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Athens City Tour & Acropolis PRD33753
Vendor: Project Expedition-Europe
Category: Land Tours
Location: Europe-Greece-Athens
Explore the most significant modern and ancient sights with our knowledgeable guides. Visit the Temple of Zeus, watch the Changing of the Guards and visit the Acropolis (including the Parthenon, the Nike Temple, and more). This comprehensive city tour takes you to the modern sights in the heart of Athens and the most important ancient sights that have been standing in the city for millennia. The tour concludes at the Acropolis which is one of the most visited and culturally revered ancient sights in the world. It continues to stand higher than the metropolis built around it, offering panoramic views of the entire capital. Start at the Syntagma metro station for a 10-minute tour inside of the stations museum. Archaeological artifacts uncovered during the metros construction offer insight into daily life here thousands of years ago. The next stop is the Greek Parliament, followed by the Monument to the Unknown Soldier where you will watch the Changing of the Guards. The walk continues to the National Gardens of Athens, Zappeion, and Hadrians Arch. The route passes by the Plaka and Anafiotika district to reach the next and final stop: the Acropolis. 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: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. Tour Highlights: - Syntagma Metro Station Exhibits - House of the Greek Parliament - Changing of the Guards - National Gardens - Zappeion - Plaka area - The Zeus Temple - Hadrian's Arch - The Acropolis - Parthenon - Erechteion - Propylaia - Nike Temple - Dionysus Theater - Philopappos Hill - Mars Hill - Observatory - Pnyx Hill - Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodeon) - Ancient Agora - Hephastus Temple Inclusions: - Local licensed guide - Skip-the-ticket line service - Athens guide magazine - Athens map
