Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

Meeting point

Departure

07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Athens & Corinth Full Day)

Operator

Olive Sea Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Acropolis

   Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.

   1h 30m · Admission not included
2. Propylaea

   The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.

   Pass by, no stop
3. 3
   Parthenon

   Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.

   10 min · Admission not included
4. Erectheion

   Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.

   Pass by, no stop
5. Temple of Athena Nike

   Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.

   Pass by, no stop
6. Theatre of Dionysus

   The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.

   Pass by, no stop
7. Herod Atticus Odeon

   The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.

   Pass by, no stop
8. Temple of Olympian Zeus

   After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.

   Pass by, no stop
9. 9
   Panathenaic Stadium

   We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

   20 min
10. 10
    Mount Lycabettus

    Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.

    15 min
11. 11
    Monument to the Unknown Soldier

    We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

    10 min
12. Plateia Syntagmatos

    Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.

    Pass by, no stop
13. 13
    Hellenic Parliament

    The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament

    5 min
14. Academy of Athens

    The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.

    Pass by, no stop
15. Academy of Athens

    The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the nineteenth century, as the last of the Architectural of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.

    Pass by, no stop
16. National Library of Greece

    The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.

    Pass by, no stop
17. 17
    Corinth Canal

    On the way passing coastal villages and the island of Salamis (set of the historical naval battle between the Athenians and Persians). Our first pause the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You’ll have time to streach your legs, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option.

    15 min
18. 18
    Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

    Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest though the site is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. In this amazing place the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.

    1h · Admission not included
19. 19
    Temple of Apollo

    The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.

    10 min · Admission not included
20. 20
    Acrocorinth

    We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.

    20 min
21. Athens

    We will drive back to Athens.

    Pass by, no stop

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