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Acropolis of Athens & The Acropolis Museum Tour PRD33756
Vendor: Project Expedition-Europe
Category: Museum
Location: Europe-Greece-Athens
On this small-group tour, you skip the long lines that crowd the main entrance. Your expert Athenian guide takes you to the Dionysus Theater entrance, allowing you to go at a relaxed pace to see the Parthenon, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus, the Eumenes Stoa, the Asclepius Sanctuary, and many more sites and monuments. Your guide shares important history and lesser-known facts along the way, giving you a greater appreciation for some of the worlds most significant monuments. This tour is complemented by a visit to the Acropolis Museum, an impressive center of archaeological research and ancient Greek history not to mention a great way to take a break from the Athens heat. - See the Acropolis and its Famous Monuments Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, youll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, youll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the citys scenic hills: Filopappos, Mars, and Pnyx. Note: After the first part of the tour, between the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum Tour, there's an approximate 15-20 min break during which you may get a snack or a drink but there is no time for a leisurely meal. - Visit One of the Best Museums in the World: Acropolis Museum Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests the moment you arrive. The sleek, modern building opened its doors in 2009, and elegantly showcases more than 4,000 artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis in an open-floor layout. One of the most spectacular aspects of the museum is its glass floors and walkways that reveal real excavations below your own feet. Panoramic views of the Acropolis and top the experience. The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum. Tour Highlights: - Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theatre - Parthenon - Erechtheion - Propylaea - Nike Temple - Herodes Atticus Odeon - The Ancient Agora - Observatory - Philopappos - Mars & Pnyx Hills - The Acropolis Museum Tour Inclusions: - Local licensed guide - Athens guide magazine - Athens map
