Itinerary

1. Sightseeing tour

   • Start the trip by visiting the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, the best example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figures, Caryatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater and finally the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos (the first ancient court and the place where St. Paul preached Christianity for the first time in Athens).

   • Proceed to the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus (the largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times), the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896) , the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the ceremonial changing of the guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.

   • Arrive at the Trilogy of Athens - the Academy, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library.

   • Visit the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens) where you can take some great pictures of the entire city.

   • Drive through Plaka, the picturesque quarter of the city where there are little shops with handicrafts and gifts for you to buy.

   • Visit Monastiraki Flea Market where you can have a pleasant walk and enjoy shopping with your friends and family.

   • Head over to Ancient Greek Agora or the Roman Agora (ancient markets), followed by a visit to the Stoa of Attalos and the beautiful St. Catherine orthodox church.

   • Treat your taste buds to famous Greek cuisines and have a memorable lunch. The tour guide will suggest some great traditional Athens restaurants or taverns. It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.

   • Explore the New Acropolis Museum where you can see the marbles of the Parthenon and a superb collection of artifacts and relics found on the Acropolis excavations or the National Archaeological Museum of Athens; end of the tour.