Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Greece, Greece, Athens
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  • 4 hours
  • Athens
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

History & Myth meet in Athens! Discover the greatest landmarks of Athens & their surrounding myths! Enjoy a unique mythological tour, suitable for all ages, that will help you understand how Athens became the mythical city we know today.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece

Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the colossal Olympeion was one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and one of the most famous marble buildings in the ancient World. We will talk about the Temple and its stories from the outside.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece

The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, has been dominating the centre of the city for millenia. The monuments of the Acropolis (the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion, the Propylae, the Theater of Dionysus,...), all unique masterpieces of ancient architecture, have influenced art and culture for many centuries and stand in harmony with their natural setting.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Theater of Dionysus, Mitseon 25, Athens 105 58 Greece

Dionysus was the god of wine and grape harvest. The theatre of Dionysus was the oldest to be founded in Athens; it was in this theatre that the unsurpassed works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were performed for the first time.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece

The Temple of Athena Nike was dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war. It is said that the cult statue of the goddess at the temple had no wings so that she would never leave Athens.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece

The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the Acropolis of Athens in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece

The Parthenon is temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order, the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural orders.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece

The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Hephaestus, 24 Adrianou St. Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens 105 55 Greece

The magnificent temple of Hephaestus, one of the best preserved ancient temples in the world, was the place of worship for two important deities for many merchants and shop owners of the Ancient Agora: god Hephaestus, protector of all metallurgists, and goddess Athena Ergani, protecting all potters and the cottage industries.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions
  • Expert certified guide
  • Small group for an optimal experience
  • Fun ancient Athens map

Exclusions
  • Entry fees (we can pre-purchase for you)
  • Food or drinks
  • Transfer from/to meeting point
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know!
  • Small group tour
  • ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts
  • Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour
  • Entry fees are non-refundable, non-exchangeable
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50, Athina 105 58, Greece


Return Details

Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens 105 55, Greece

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Tela_G

28 Mar, 2024

Our guide, Georgina, is brilliant! She gave us so much mythological and factual information! What an incredible learning experience! This tour was well organized and gave ample opportunity for pictures, questions, and small rest periods when needed. Once again, Georgina made the experience even better with her knowledge and expertise!

Haley_C

28 Mar, 2024

Our tour guide, Demi, was excellent and we had a wonderful experience on our tour! She shared captivating stories about the mythology behind the figures associated with the historical sites we were at and did a great job at making the group interactive, which I enjoy! She was very knowledgable about the sites and maneuvered our group well through the crowds - especially at the Acropolis, it’s packed. We felt the tour did a great job of taking us to the most important historical sites - we only added a couple more spots on our own time. After the tour, Demi provided great recommendations for areas to visit and restaurants to try. We went to her recommended spot for lunch with another couple we met on the tour and had a blast!

Joshua_E

27 Mar, 2024

Elleni was a great guide, bringing just the right amount of history, myth, and impact to the sights. She kept the mythology kid-friendly. The Acropolis came to life with her descriptions and she was great to include the children in the discussions. highly recommend.

Chelsea_S

27 Mar, 2024

This tour was a lot of fun, but a lot of walking. I know it is a walking tour, but expect your feet to hurt by the end of the day, especially because the end point is kind of farther than you'd think. The information was good and our guide was great! She was so sweet.

Mary_B

22 Mar, 2024

Knowledgeable guide put a humorous twist on Greek mythology. Entertaining and educational, it was a great way to learn about all the main sites during a relaxed walking tour.

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