Athina Trip Overview
Dive into the heart of the city and discover ancient Athens’ most spectacular sights with the comfort and flexibility of this small-group excursion.
Learn more about some of the most notable monuments of the city with your professional and experienced guide.
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
Dive into the heart of the city and discover ancient Athens’ most spectacular sights with the comfort and flexibility of this small-group excursion.
Learn more about some of the most notable monuments of the city with your professional and experienced guide.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
Begin your tour and discover Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, from where you will be led to the magnificent Acropolis, a highlight of the city of Athens.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Following your guide, you will immerse yourself in the historical importance of this ancient site. Admire the ruins of imposing buildings such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, Propylaea, and the Temple of Nike as you explore the hill. You will gain insight into the significance of the historical monuments, including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. Have your camera ready and fill the memory card with picture-postcard vistas from the magnificent views of the city from this scenic hilltop location.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athina, Greece
Going down, continue your tour to the Monastiraki, a flea market neighbourhood in the old town of Athens near Plaka. The area is a significant tourist attraction and one of the central shopping districts of the city. Enjoy the most beautiful walks, exciting sights, the best hangouts and the unknown stories of the most beloved Athenian spot. See the stately pillars of the remaining Roman Hadrian’s Library and the Roman Agora, while the passage from the well-preserved Tower of the Winds will impress you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
Then, explore Plaka’s picturesque backstreets and discover a charming little neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis, Anafiotika. You will spend enough time in settlement of Anafiotika, considered to be the loveliest part of Plaka. Its Cycladic houses characterize this 19th-century neighborhood painted brilliant white and decorated with splashes of growing bougainvillea.
Duration: 50 minutes
