ATHENS TOURS
Athens Cape Sounion Tours
Greece is the journey worth taking! Greece is the journey worth living! RELIVE the HISTORY of Greece. Don’t be a mere viewer, indulge yourself or your loved ones in the unique experience of becoming part of history. Explore the Treasures of Ancient Athens and the birthplace of Democracy and Justice. Great opportunity to visit the TOP UNESCO Monuments of World Heritage.
Discover the Athens Riviera and enjoy the Amazing View of the Aegean Sea with the islands. Sightsee with specialized local drivers and learn in a nutshell why ATHENS and SOUNION are your New Destinations.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
The city offers monuments of historic, archeological, religious and cultural interest such as: The hill of Acropolis, Temple of Parthenon, Erechteion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Supreme Court Hill, Filopappos Hill, Lycabettus Hill, Herodeion Theater , Dionysus Theater, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian, Panathenaic Stadium, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Old town ‘Plaka’, Flee Market, New Acropolis Museum, Archaeological Museum, National Library, University and Academy, Parliament, Old Palace, Constitution Square, Change of the Guard, Byzantine churches, the Jewish Museum, the Synagogue, the lake of Vouliagmeni, the Temple of Poseidon, etc.
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DESCRIPTION
Athens, whose history starts around 3200 BC., is one of the most ancient cities of the world. It has been the capital of Greece since 1834 and it is the biggest city. Throughout the centuries of history, the city was besieged by Romans, Francs, Venetians and Ottomans who wanted to conquer its fame and glory.
Ancient Athens was originally a settlement on the hill of Acropolis before developing into a powerful city-state which progressed parallel to its port during the 6th century BC. Although in Modern Greek the name is used in singular “Athena”, the name in foreign languages follows the Ancient Greek name of the city which was in plural ‘Athenae’ as it constituted a settlement of scattered boroughs of Attica, which according to the legend were unified by the mythical king Theseus.
During the classical era, Athens was the center of arts, knowledge and philosophy. It is referred as the birthplace of Democracy and it is characterized as the cradle of western civilization. The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments and works of art. The most famous of all, the Parthenon, is considered an exquisite monument of the ancient western civilization. The Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) where the virtue of Justice was born. The theater of Dionysus, considered the oldest in the world, is a cultural jewel. There is also a number of exceptional Roman and Byzantine monuments.
The New Acropolis Museum and the National Archeological Museum, considered the 1st in the world having the widest collection of Greek antiquities, are regarded worldwide known museums.
Contemporary Athens is the center of economic, industrial, political and cultural life of Greece. It hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 and 108 years later organized the Summer Olympics in 2004. The city feels proud of its contribution to civilization since it features UNESCO Monuments of World Heritage such as the Acropolis and the Mediaeval Monastery of Dafni. The city having indescribable pictures of the locals, neoclassical houses and the local market remained unforgettable to photography lovers.
DURATION
“MY GREECE TOURS” employs specialized professional drivers who convert sightseeing into an unforgettable experience. They skillfully succeed in realizing sightseeing of Athens and Sounion from a few hours to a whole day. Usually, it lasts about 8 hours. During this time, we put every possible effort to visit as many places as possible. Ideally, a 3-day stay would offer the best possible experience. In any case, comfortable clothes, a camera and good mood are the necessary elements.
Tailor-Made tour
The tour is tailor-made and according to your needs based on the place and time of pick up. Sightseeing in Athens and Sounion could be incorporated as part of a multi-day excursion.
Included
- Professional English-speaking local driver / guide
- Vehicle according to the number of the passengers as SEDAN or SUV, MINIVAN, MINIBUS.
- Our driver / guide will support you to obtain the tickets during the Athens Sounion Tour.
- Time for lunch or dinner in a local traditional Greek tavern with delicious “mezes”
Not included
- Admission to museums and archaeological sites
- Food or drinks
Extra Service
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide, expert on the local history and culture, will accompany you if you want to visit sites and museums.
CHARGE
Charges are shaped according to services and they depend mainly on the following factors:
- Number of travelers
- Duration of the tour (e.g. Half or Full day or Multi-day tour)
- Point of pick up and get off (e.g. hotel, apartment, airport, port)
- Additional services (e.g. Licensed Tour Guide)
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