Athens Sightseeing Private Tour with Acropolis, Museum and Pick up - Optional Entrance Fees

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Full description Discover Athens in all its splendor with this guided tour that combines visits to the city's most important landmarks and the Acropolis Museum. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour offers a comprehensive immersion into the rich history and vibrant culture of the Greek capital, allowing you to experience the highlights of Athens in just one morning.

The experience begins with a photo stop at the iconic Panathinaikos Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of white marble and the historic site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. From there, the journey continues past the Zappeion, a significant conference and exhibition hall, and the impressive Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the grandest ancient ruins in Athens.

The route also includes a drive past Athens' celebrated Trilogy, which consists of the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library, all remarkable examples of the city's neoclassical heritage. The tour continues through the National Garden, past Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, the Hellenic Parliament, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Further highlights along the way include Schliemann’s House, now the Numismatic Museum, the Catholic Cathedral, the Old Parliament, Constitution Square, and the Russian Orthodox Church, all offering a glimpse into the layered history of Athens. The tour then leads to the heart of the city's ancient glory: the Acropolis. Guided by an expert, you will explore the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the majestic Parthenon, and the Erechtheion, renowned for its stunning Porch of the Maidens.

The visit continues with a pleasant walk through the Theatre of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus, two significant sites of classical antiquity, before reaching the Acropolis Museum. This modern museum houses an outstanding collection of artifacts that bring to life ancient Athens' daily life and religious practices. Highlights include votive offerings, everyday objects, sculptures from the Archaic period, the famous original Caryatids, and the Parthenon Gallery displaying the metopes, pediments, and frieze that once adorned the temple.

This guided Athens city tour with Acropolis Museum visit offers an enriching experience, combining breathtaking historical sites with in-depth cultural insights, crowned by unparalleled panoramic views from the city's most iconic monument Additional information Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important in this case to note that it is the obligation and sole responsibility of the passenger to contact the local contact number one day before the service to confirm exact pick-up point and timePlease be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour startsFor day trips, comfortable shoes, sunglasses and hat are strongly recommendedTour's itinerary, for technical reasons, can be changed or inverted without notice. All visits will be guaranteedFor the Acropolis Hill, comfortable shoes, sunglasses and a hat are strongly recommended. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will provide it to help you decide if this tour or activity is suitable for you Inclusions Hotel pick-up and drop-offEntrance fees to the Acropolis and Museum of the Acropolis (if option is selected when booking)Private transportation in luxury air-conditioned vanServices of a professional guide in English or Spanish (choose language when booking)All taxes Exclusions Entrance fees (if no option is selected when booking)Entrance fees, meals and beverages unless expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther services not specified Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less time or no-show, no refund will be made. Meeting point Client's Hotel in Athens