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Athens Tour (Half Day) – Sharing

Daily Tour half day Availability: 2020-01-02
Athens, Greece Athens

Daily Tour

5 Hours

Athens

Pricing

54€ Per Person

Description

Athens Tour (Half Day)

The city of Athens has as rich a cultural heritage as it does a modern one and it is all here at your fingerprints for you to discover.  Wear your best smile and enjoy one of the most inviting cities in the world. With an expert guide on hand to explain all the top attractions, the tour depart for a photo stop at Panathinaikon stadium, the beautiful marble stadium was built in the 4th century BC and it is restored for the first Modern Olympic Games in 1896. Proceed, passing by

  • Zapeion, the first building constructed specifically for the modern Olympic Games
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus, the biggest temple of antiquity
  • Hadrian’s Arch, an impressive monument in honor the Roman Emperor Adrian
  • Paul Church the earliest Anglican church in the Greek capital
  • National Gardens, Greeks still often refer to them as the “Royal Gardens”, because they used to be the gardens of the palace, which is today’s House of Parliament.
  • The Greek Parliament, this magnificent edifice was originally erected as a palace for King Othon and his Queen Amalia
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, In front of Parliament, the traditionally costumed evzones(presidential guards) stand by the tomb and change every hour on the hour
  • Syntagma Square also known as Constitution Square is the hub of Athens’ contemporary lifestyle
  • Numismatic Museum is housed in the former residence of Heinrich Schliemann, the renowned excavator of ancients Troy and Mycenae
  • The Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagiteis the main Roman Catholic church of Athens
  • Athens Trilogy which includes the neoclassical buildings of the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library
  • The old Parliament House which became the permanent home of the National Historical Museum
  • The Church of the Holy Trinityis a Byzantine-era church. Stunning masonry, frescoes and catacombs distinguish this well-preserved 11th century landmark

Our next stop, Acropolis the holy rock of Athens. The citadel and the sanctuary of the city in antiquity. Visit Propylaea the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with the famous statues of maiden and of course Parthenon a symbol of Athens itself. One of the most visited and photographed monuments of all time.

After a short walk passing by Oden of Herodes Atticus a stone Roman theatre and by Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus which is considered to be the world’s first theatre, the tour continues to Acropolis museum. Over 4000 items are exhibited in this astonishing building, and the largely transparent floor allows visitors a peek at the on-going excavations beneath.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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Hotel pick up and drop off service

Transport by a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle

Licensed Guide

Exclude

Entrance fees

Personal Expenses

Gratuities (Optional)

Usefull Info

Additional Info

Duration: 5 hours approximately

Entrance Fees:

Acropolis 20 Euros

Acropolis Museum 10 Euro

Reduced entrance (50%) for visitors
Between 6-25 years old, from countries outside the E.U.
Senior citizens of the E.U. aged over 65
Everybody from Nov. 1st to March 31st

Free entrance for visitors
Up to 25 years old from countries of the E.U
Children up to 5 years old from countries outside the E.U
Highschool & University students over 25 years old from countries of the E.U. (a certificate from the educational institution certifying tuition and its duration is necessary)

Please note that for the reduced entrance fees, passport or ID card is required

For Acropolis Hill, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and hat are strongly recommended.

Cancelation Policy

In order to book your tour, a 30% payment in advance is required.

The traveller will be fully (100%) refunded in case of cancellation until 48 hours before the tour start.

The traveller will not be refunded (0%) in case of cancellation less than 48 hours before the tour start.

The cancellation or change must be sent to PasGreeceTours in written form.
Some tours require a minimum number of travellers to operate. In case of tour cancellation for serious reason, PasGreeceTours provides you a 100% refund.

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