Athens Sightseeing (Half Day)

Athens Sightseeing

Tour Attractions:Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Panathinaikon Stadium, Olympic Zeus Temple, Parliament, Panepistimiou Avenue, Acropolis museum

Duration: 5 hours approx.

The striking contrast between breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and modern elegant structures is what you will enjoy during your tour of Athens.

Visit the Acropolis,the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens.

Drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium(site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution  Square. See views of government buildings and elegant structures of the 19 th  century.

Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library.

In contrast, conclude your tour with a visit to the new Acropolis museum. One of the top ten museums in the world. A marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens, its Acropolis. Don’t miss the opportunity to have the most amazing view of the Acropolis from the top floors of the museum, keeping in mind that the third floor is a copy of Parthenon itself.