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Half
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Tour in Athens
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Athens
is a place of great cultural interest, as well as a vivid
and modern city. The harmonious and perfectly balanced
combination between the old and the new age makes this city
unique. Both sides of Athens are extremely appealing to
tourists. There are many interesting
museums to visit and various cultural
activities to attend that cater for all tastes.
This
tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a
fascinating city. You'll be taken to see the
centre of the city. On our way to the Acropolis
you will see the Old City (Plaka)
the Roman Agora, Hadrian's
Library, the Ancient Athenian
Agora,
Thesseon and the
Pnyx
"The hill of Democracy".
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You will climb
on the
Acropolis to
see the famous theaters of Dionysus
and Herodes Atticus and the architectural masterpieces of the Golden
Age of Athens: the Propylaea,
the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion and
finally, "the harmony between material and
spirit", the monument that puts "order
in the mind", the Parthenon and have time
to visit its Museum.
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Continue
city sightseeing passing by Thesseon
and Monastiraki famous for it's flea market which is open every
day. Pass by the Town Hall of Athens close to the meat and
fish markets where Athenians from all suburbs of Athens gather
to bargain for the best deals. This is the best way to see the
true Athenians and their way of life.
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Proceed for Omonia Square, along Stadiou Avenue, passing by the Old Parliament (now
the Museum of History) and we'll arrive at Constitution Square (Syntagma) where we will view the House of
Parliament
and the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier
(short stop).
The best day for this tour
is Sunday, with less traffic
and there is a
parade with " Evzones" in front of the Parliament and a band
playing the National Anthem at 10:45 a.m.
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Next we will go along Panepistimiou Avenue to see
Schliemann's house (Numismatic Museum now), the Catholic
Cathedral, the Academy,
the University and the National
Library.
Walking down Herod Atticus
street you will see the Evzones in their unique uniforms guarding the
Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier. We will
visit the Panathenaic Stadium
(70.000 seats all from marble) where the first
Olympic Games of the modern era were held in
1896.
Next we'll
see, the Temple of
Olympian Zeus (the biggest temple in ancient
times) and
Hadrian's
Arch.
The walking tour can be done in 5 or 8 hours
depending on the time spent at each site. I recommend 8 hours so
we will have time to have lunch in the Plaka area.
All the
information & photos on this website is updated
continuously. I myself visit all sites at least once the
month.
You can view my portfolio
of photos at
www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Athens
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DEPARTURE |
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HIGHLIGHTS |
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Daily:
Approx.( 5 to 8 hours)
Acropolis site (Museum): Summer, daily, 8a.m. to
7p.m.Winter, 8a.m to 5p.m. Last entry 30 min before
closing. Entrance fee 12 Euro.
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Acropolis site - All major sights of
Athens -
Hellenic Gold workshop.
- Lunch (optional) in a Greek restaurant at Plaka.
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Closed on Holidays:
January 1st., March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day
and Boxing Day. On Good Friday, the sites are open 12.00 - 17.00
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