Sunset Athens: Private Tour & Dinner Above the City

Delve deep into the history of ancient Greece on a 5-hour private tour of the ancient iconic highlights of Athens. Visit Acropolis / Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Zeus, the Old Olympic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill and the changing of the guards. Create unique memories as you enjoy your dinner at the highest point of Athens, overlooking Parthenon and Aegean sea. Taste local delicacies and relax as the sun dips into the sea, creating a unique colorful palette.

1. 1

   Athens

   5 min

   Our driver will pickup from your accommodation and start the tour in Athens

2. 2

   Acropolis

   1 hour

   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.

3. 3

   Propylaea

   Pass by

   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.

4. 4

   Parthenon

   Pass by

   Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the werstern civilization.

5. 5

   Erectheion

   Pass by

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

6. 6

   Temple of Athena Nike

   Pass by

   Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.

7. 7

   Theatre of Dionysus

   Pass by

   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

8. 8

   Herod Atticus Odeon

   Pass by

   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.

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   Temple of Olympian Zeus

   Pass by

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

10. 10

    Stop 10

    20 min

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

11. 11

    Plateia Syntagmatos

    10 min

    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.

12. 12

    Hellenic Parliament

    10 min

    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.

13. 13

    Monument to the Unknown Soldier

    10 min

    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.

14. 14

    Academy of Athens

    Pass by

    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. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.

15. 15

    Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

    1.5 hours

    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! You can gaze the hill of Acropolis to the endless Aegean Sea. Your dinner time will be here

16. 16

    Acropolis Museum

    1 hour

    Located in the historic of Makryianni district, the Museum stands less than 1,000 feet southeast of the Parthenon. The top-floor Parthenon Gallery offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Acropolis and modern Athens. The Museum is entered from the Dionysios Areopagitou pedestrian street, which links it to the Acropolis and other key archeological sites in Athens.

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    Athens

    30 min

    After your sunset dinner we will take you back to your hotel.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.