Antiquity Lovers

The five most important ancient Athenian sites

The tour
Itinerary
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Duration

Full-Day (7 Hours)

Location

Athens

Price

Theme

Archaeology

Runs

Monday to Sunday

Meeting Point

Syntagma Metro Station

Are you passionate for history and archaeology? Do you like to do the most of your one day in Athens? Then, this tour offers you the unique opportunity to visit all major archaeological sites and monuments of Athens in one day.

“Antiquity Lovers” includes visits at:

Acropolis
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Roman Agora
Ancient Agora
Kerameikos Archaeological Site & Museum

Tour Calendar

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Itinerary

09:00 (Example): Meet your guide at Syntagma Metro Station.
09:15 – 09:45: Begin your exploration of Athens by visiting the Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as Columns of the Olympian Zeus. Learn everything about the history and secrets surrounding this colossal temple and admire its glory.
09:45 – 11:15: Visit the archaeological site of the Acropolis, in search of the little secrets of the Sacred Rock: visual corrections, colors, damaged architectural elements and the stories behind these.
11:15 – 11:30: Walk in the shadow of Acropolis to take in the scenery.
11:30 – 12:45: Visit the Roman Agora of Athens and admire its marvelous landmarks, such as the Gate of Athena Archegetis and the Tower of the Winds.
12:45 – 13:00: Walk through the picturesque area of Thisio & indulge yourselves in the scenery.
13:00 - 14:00: Enjoy your lunch stop!
14:00 - 15:00: Visit the archaeological site and museum of the Ancient Agora, the place where democracy was born and Socrates used to take his deep-thinking walks.
15:00 – 15:15: Walk along the well-known Ermou street, named after the Greek god “Hermes”.
15:15 - 16:00: Visit the archaeological site of Kerameikos along with its adjacent museum, which houses a wide variety of works of sculpture and ceramics, found at the most important cemetery of the ancient city of Athens.

Highlights

Discover the key landmarks of ancient Athens and learn everything about the stories and myths surrounding each suggested archaeological site and museum, such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis, Roman & Ancient Agora of Athens, and archaeological site and museum of Kerameikos.

Explore the city’s inimitable character through a private guided stroll along all the important Athenian streets, which bring together over two millennia of Greek history, from ancient monuments to modern apartment buildings.

What's included

Private, state-licensed tour guide
Entrance fees to the temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis, Roman & Ancient Agora of Athens, and archaeological site & museum of Kerameikos.
500ml bottle of water per participant
All taxes