Athens Full Day Private Tour

Parthenon

The Parthenon (5th cent. BC), temple for Athena and treasury of Athens, is the most influential ancient building in the world, renowned for its architecture and the use of optical refinements still marvelled to this day.

Erechthion

The Erechthion (5th cent. BC), a temple for Athena and Poseidon, is unique to the Acropolis and renowned for its elegant female statues.

Propylea

The Propylaea (5th cent. BC) is the monumental entrance to the Acropolis, offering a first glimpse of what awaits once you pass through its imposing gate.

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Temple of Athena Nike

The small Temple of Athena Nike (5th cent. BC), right next to the Propylea, is the epitomy of harmony and simplicity.

Theatre of Dionysus

This is the first theatre in the world, where the most famous tragedies and comedies were performed for the first time (5th-4th cent. BC).

Odeon of Herodes

The Odeon (2nd cent. AD) is a 'recent' concert hall built by a wealthy Athenian for his wife. It's the only place where you can watch a play/concert with a view of the Acropolis lit-up! Entry is allowed only if you're attending a show.

Acropolis Museum

The most impressive museum in Greece and one of the top museums in the world, the AM houses classical masterpieces from the nearby hill, with the ruins of ancient Athens visible right beneath your feet!

Tower of the Winds ^{(& Roman Market)}

Considered the world's first meteorological station, this simple-looking building was a marvel of Ancient Greek engineering, now surrounded by remains of various invaders...

Hadrian's Library

Once a library for nearly 20,000 'books' this site with impressive Corinthian columns eventually became home to Christian churches and turkish houses until the 19th century. (outside)

Plaka, Monastiraki

You can’t say that you’ve seen Athens without walking through the beautiful meandering streets of the old town, scattered with wonderful ancient and neoclassical buildings, shops, cafés and restaurants.

Lunch

A stop at a Greek restaurant will give us the chance to rest and try traditional dishes like Greek salad, moussakás, spanakópita, yemistá, octopus, lamb, tzatziki and more!