Athens Iconic Highlights & Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa Day Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Acropolis

   Your tour starts with the hill of Acropolis. 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.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

2. Parthenon

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

   30 minutes here

3. 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.

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4. Erectheion

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

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5. Temple of Athena Nike

   Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.

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6. 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.

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7. Panathenaic Stadium

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

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8. Lykavittos (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 minutes here

9. Ancient Agora of Athens

   Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.

   50 minutes here · Admission included

10. Temple of Aries

    In the ancient Greek Agora, you will visit the Temple of Hephaestus (the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built) devoted to the God of blacksmiths and volcanoes.

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11. Museum of the Ancient Agora

    In this small but important museum you will see findings from Ancient Athenians' daily life and learn about their constitution.

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12. Plateia Syntagmatos

    Next driving alongside the National Garden, 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, Syntagma. 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.

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13. 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.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.

    15 minutes here

14. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

    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.

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15. 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.

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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.

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17. Lake Vouliagmeni

    Vouliagmeni Lake is a rare treasure of the Attica peninsula. Swim in the mineral-rich spa warm lake waters, which maintain a year-round temperature, ranging from 22 degrees to 29 degrees celcius (71.6 degrees Fahrenheit to 84.2 degrees Fahrenheit).

    120 minutes here · Admission not included

18. Vouliagmeni

    You will feel hungry by now, so we can stop at a nice restaurant with authentic Greek delicacies. You can try Pastitsio, Gemista and other Greek flavors from a family owned place. Right next to the restaurant there is also a great place for ice cream! Try the Greek flavor! You can only find it here in Greece!

    60 minutes here

19. Acropolis Museum

    Telling the story of one of the greatest cultural journeys in world history, the Acropolis Museum in Athens deserves to be at the top of your bucket list when you are in the Greek capital

    60 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 8 travelers per booking

Operated by

CRISPY LOCAL MONOPROSOΡΙ Ι.Κ.Ε.

Know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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