All-Day tour:Discover the most famous sites of Athens and Ancient Corinth

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Duration:10 hours to 11 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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In this one day tour, you will have the opportunity to see the Athens landmarks and enjoy the tour to Corinth Canal, and Ancient Corinth.

Explore the most important sites like the Panathenaic Stadium, the National Library, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Follow the footsteps of Apostle Paul from Athens to Ancient Corinth, ideal sightseeing in some of the most beautiful places in Greece, and enjoying the breathtaking views from the Isthmus/Corinth Canal.

We will visit the imposing entrance gates, you will enter the castle and you will discover its hidden gems of Acrocorinth.

You will also explore the archaeological site of ancient Corinth, including its fabulous museum, Temple of Apollo, Fountain of Glauke, Peirene, Asklepieion, Odeion, Bema, Agora, and much more. Following some allocated time for shopping, you will be driven to the port of Kechries, tracing the footsteps of St. Paul to the east.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✓ Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
✓ Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
✓ English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
✓ Bottled water
✓ WiFi on board
✓ Mobile Chargers
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
✓ Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request
✓ Private transportation - Tour

✗ Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
✗ The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
✗ The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
✗ Museum Ticket: Acropolis (20€), Acropolis Museum( 15€), Temple of Apollo (8€)
✗ All Fees and Taxes
✗ Airport Pick Up & drop-off (Additional charge).

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill 156 meters above sea level and approximately 70 meters above the level of the city of Athens. The Parthenon is a temple built in honor of the goddess Athena, patroness of the city of Athens. Τhe architects who worked were Iktinos, Kallikratis, and possibly Phidias (5th century BC). Finally, we will see the Erechtheion with the famous Karyatidis and the Propylaea.
2. Parthenon
The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, although decorations of the Parthenon continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art.
3. Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.
4. Erechtheion
The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
5. Herod Atticus Odeon
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus also called Herodion is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis.
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The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
7. Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. The museum was founded in 2003 while the Organization of the Museum was established in 2008. It opened to the public on 20 June 2009. More than 4,250 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square metres.
8. National Garden
The National Garden or Royal Garden is a public park (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and continues to the South to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Kalimarmaro. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, side are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and of the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard, of the celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.
9. Panathenaic Stadium
Panathenaic Stadium or else known as Kallimarmaro stadium – the oldest in operation stadium of the world, where the Olympics Games have been held three times. It is the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble.
10. Temple of Olympian Zeus
Like the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus has been a distinctive Athenian landmark since time immemorial. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, the outdoor ancient temple of Athena. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, chief of Olympian Gods. It’s impressive history and destruction make the site interesting to study and its size a popular tourist attraction. It’s surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, the Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It’s within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 m east of the Acropolis and south from the Syntagma Square.
11. Arch of Hadrian
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
12. Zappeion
The Zappeion is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks.
13. Tomb of 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.
14. Hellenic Parliament
The Hellenic Parliament is the Parliament of Greece, an imposing building located in the Parliament House (Old Royal Palace), overlooking Constitution Square in Athens. The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of king Othon which is located in Syntagma Square and the Unknown Soldier Monument which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard.
15. Syntagma
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. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
16. National Library of Greece
National Library (Vallianeion) This glorious neoclassical reading room once housed over 2 million books and manuscripts, among them 5.200 manuscripts that include over 300 Greek New Testament manuscripts and hand-written renditions of works by Aristotle, Plato and Homer.
17. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is an integral part of the modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an old established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the oldest University in the country, founded by the Royal Decree of 22 April 1837 under the name “Othonian University”, as the first king of modern Greece, Otto of Bavaria, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (of Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising at that time Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first seat was a neo-classical house on the north slope of the Akropolis hill, originally the home of the architect Stamatis Kleanthis (today the Museum of the University’s History is housed there).
18. The Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, with its founding principle traces back to the historical Academy of Plato, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
19. Plaka
Plaka is the oldest and most charming district in Athens. It lies right below the Acropolis Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions and houses with red tiles and balconies with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood The Greek literature often called Plaka the neighborhood of the Gods Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristics of the area.
20. Monastiraki
Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.
21. Stoa of Attalos
The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC.
22. Hadrian's Library
Once the most luxurious public building in the city, Hadrian’s Library was erected around AD 132. It has an internal courtyard and pool bordered by 100 columns.
23. Ancient Agora of Athens
The agora was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. It is the best representation of a city-state's response to accommodate the social and political order of the polis. The literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
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The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese , while the canal that has been opened in it connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth . It is about 6 kilometers long and the narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal was built (1880-1893). It was a strategic point and for this reason a wall had already been built since ancient times (end of the 5th century BC), which had been preserved until the Byzantines ( Hexamilion ).
25. Akrokorinthos
Akrokorinthos, a steep rock 575m. high which because of its morphology, used to be a viewport (Acropolis) in ancient times in case of a raid either from central Greece or from the sea. Acrocorinth is a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. In the estimation of George Forrest, "It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece". With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula. -Amphitheater -Apostle Paul's step - Theater - Sanctuary of Asclepius - Sanctuary of Demeter and Koris - Fountain Glavki - Temple of Apollo - Temple of Octavia - Early Christian Basilica of the Skull - Early Christian Basilica of Lechai - Pirine - Conservatory
26. Temple of Apollo
The temple of Apollo archair temple built of 40 monolithic Dorian columns with only seven of them maintained over the ruins of the ancient market. The original temple dating back to between the early 7th and early 6th centuries BC. it was built of stone, bricks and wooden beams and carried a heavy and complex four-pitched roof made of clay tiles. It was probably a simple construction without external columns, while in other respects it brought occasion.

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Posted By : Janae_C
The guide was nice and tried to make our tour pleasurable, but there was a misalignment between the booking description and our guides understanding of the excursion. We expected a 10 hr tour including the Acropolis museum but we did not stop at the museum and our guide stated the full day was 8 hrs. When I showed him the tour information that I booked he said "that tour doesn't exist". We would expect the tour to match the description generally unless there were circumstances beyond the guides control. Overall, we enjoyed the tour, sights, and our guide's engagement.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 13:39:37

Posted By : gregmS6483RK
Andreas was an amazing guide. He told us all about the area and took time to explain history. Thanks for a wonderful visit.
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Posted On : 2023-07-26 00:19:41

Posted By : David_A
Our driver, Bledi, from letsgettour.com, drove us in a Mercedes SUV to the most important sites during our tour of Athens and Piraeus. He met us promptly at the airport (earlier than we had arranged; he had followed our flight) and was very conscientious and accommodative regarding our available tour time versus boarding time in transferring us to the port for our cruise. Bledi was very courteous and very creative in managing the narrow and crowded roads of Athens and surrounding locales. We felt extremely safe and secure having our luggage in the car even though we were often away from the car for photo stops at the architectural sites of Greece known to the world which took quite some time. It was a most enjoyable tour, although we had to miss some sites due to our available time.
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Posted On : 2021-09-15 15:06:22

Posted By : Emiliorust
Kostas was amazing! 10/10 experience and we loved his enthusiasm and general insight to the City of Ancient Corinth and Athens and its culture!

It was a very good full day trip. Very organized, clean vehicle. I would recommend it.
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Posted On : 2020-10-16 14:03:54

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All-Day tour:Discover the most famous sites of Athens and Ancient Corinth

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Acropolis

2. Parthenon

3. Temple of Athena Nike

4. Erechtheion

5. Herod Atticus Odeon

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7. Acropolis Museum

8. National Garden

9. Panathenaic Stadium

10. Temple of Olympian Zeus

11. Arch of Hadrian

12. Zappeion

13. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

14. Hellenic Parliament

15. Syntagma

16. National Library of Greece

17. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

18. The Academy of Athens

19. Plaka

20. Monastiraki

21. Stoa of Attalos

22. Hadrian's Library

23. Ancient Agora of Athens

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25. Akrokorinthos

26. Temple of Apollo

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All-Day tour:Discover the most famous sites of Athens and Ancient Corinth

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Acropolis

2. Parthenon

3. Temple of Athena Nike

4. Erechtheion

5. Herod Atticus Odeon

6.

7. Acropolis Museum

8. National Garden

9. Panathenaic Stadium

10. Temple of Olympian Zeus

11. Arch of Hadrian

12. Zappeion

13. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

14. Hellenic Parliament

15. Syntagma

16. National Library of Greece

17. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

18. The Academy of Athens

19. Plaka

20. Monastiraki

21. Stoa of Attalos

22. Hadrian's Library

23. Ancient Agora of Athens

24.

25. Akrokorinthos

26. Temple of Apollo

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