athens city tour with acropolis – new acropolis museum – cape sounion
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Our professional guide will present you the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon or Temple of Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin), the Erechtheum, Theatre of Dionysus where all famous dramas written by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides were first performed, the impressive Herod Atticus’ Odeum. On this Organized Tour in Athens you will enjoy a better view of the modern aspect of the city just before visiting the world known “The Acropolis of Athens”.TRANSCRIPT
Athens City Tour With Acropolis – New Acropolis Museum – Cape Sounion
[TOUR CODE #5][PRICE: 109.00 EURO]In this one day Athens tour you will enjoy the City Tour of Athens, the visit to the famous New Acropolis Museum, the visit to Pnix Hill the birth place of Democracy and the afternoon tour to Cape Sounion where the Greeks from the Ancient time till today pay homage to the divine nature of the Cape where the Temple of Poseidon exists, is the most complete one day activity in Athens.
On this Organized Tour in Athens you will enjoy a better view of the modern aspect of the city just before visiting the world known “The Acropolis of Athens”.
Our professional guide will present you the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon or Temple of Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin), the Erechtheum, Theatre of Dionysus where all famous dramas written by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides were first performed, the impressive Herod Atticus’ Odeum.
During the guiding tour at the Acropolis of Athens you will be introduced about the mystery and the history of Parthenon – where a total of 2,675 tons of architectural members were restored, with 686 stones reassembled from fragments of the originals, 905 patched with new marble, and 186 parts made entirely of new marble. A total of 530 cubic meters of new Pentelic marble were used.Your guide will narate you of the Athenian democracy - which developed in the Ancient Greek city-state of Athens 3000 years ago – in the Pnix Hill where democracy was first born.
Furthermore, we will continue to visit the New Acropolis Museum to admire the exhibits illustrating 5000 years of history. It is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The New Acropolis Museum was built in 2003 to house every artifact found on the rock and on its feet, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies on the archaeological site of Makrygianni at the foot of the Acropolis hill.
After having visited Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum, we will depart for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road though extremely beautiful scenery which offers a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through the most elegant summer resorts (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) with wonderful sandy or pebbled beaches on one side and luxurious hotels like Cape Sounion and Grand Resort Lagonisi as well as beautiful private villas like the one of Aristotle Onasis on the other side, we will arrive at Cape Sounion at the Temple of Poseidon.
Contact: [email protected] - Tel.: +30 210 4285500 – 19, Leof. Syngrou - 11743 Athens
The Temple of Poseidon perched on a rocky promontory getting out into the open sea - 197 foot overlooking the Aegean Sea. This is the most breathtaking panoramic view in the world, extending all the way to Kea Island and the Peloponnese (Argolis area) on a clear day. The Temple of Poseidon was built in the 5th century B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing.
During this Tour in Athens you will have a full view of Athens with its historical sites and monuments such as: The Panathenian Stadium, The National Picture Gallery, The glass Runner, The Megaron Concert Hall, The National Archaeological Museum, The National Theatre, The Omonia Square, The Open Market, The National Historical Museum (Old Parliament), The Syntagma Square, The Plaka Area, The Downtown shopping center, The Flea market, The St. Nikodimos Russian Orthodox, The St. Paul’s Anglican, The National Park (ex Royal Gardens), The House of Parliament (ex Royal Palace), The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Evzones), The Iliou Melathron Numismatic Museum (H. Schliemann’s Home), The St. Denis Roman Catholic Cathedral, The Neoclassical Building of Central Bank of Greece, The Academy of Arts & Letters, The University of Athens, The National Library, The Presidential Residents (ex Royal Palace), The Change of the Honor Guards, The Zappio Congress, The Temple of Olympic Zeus, The Hadrian’s Gate, The Dionysus Theatre, The Asclepieum Medical Center, The Herod Atticus Odeon, The Areopagous (St. Paul Acts XVII on Mars Hill).
Price per personAdult 109.00€ Child 4-12 years old: 54.50€ *Note : infant up to 4 years old goes free!
Included on the above price Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sitesProfessional English-speaking licensed guideTransportation by air-conditioned, non smoking coachLocal taxes
How to bookClick here to pay and book this Athens tourOr e-mail us at [email protected] call us at +30 210 4285500
HighlightsAcropolis Archaeological Site, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, New Acropolis Museum, Panathenian Stadium, Herod Atticus Odeon, Academy of Arts & Letters, University of Athens, National Library, Hadrian's Gate, Ex Royal Palace, Parliament, Change of the Guards, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon
Contact: [email protected] - Tel.: +30 210 4285500 – 19, Leof. Syngrou - 11743 Athens
DeparturesDaily - All year aroundExcept: Monday's (the New Acropolis Museum is closed),1st January, Greek Orthodox Eastern Day, 1st May, 25th and 26th December
Schedule DetailsDuration: 10 hoursDeparture Time: 08:30amAs this Tour in Athens is organized, please be at pick up point 10' before the agreed timeReturn Time: 06:30pm (approx.), to original departure point
Pick up ServiceWe offer free pick up service from all Athens centre hotels. If you want to see the pick up service from your hotel please click here.
Additional InformationSome departures may be operated by a multi-lingual professional licensed guide
What to bringComfortable footwear, Sunblock, Hat, Camera
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Contact: [email protected] - Tel.: +30 210 4285500 – 19, Leof. Syngrou - 11743 Athens