Athens of Great Philosophers Tour
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Minivan: 240€ 1-8 pax
SUV Car: Ask for price: 1-4 pax
In Brief
Explore the history and architecture of Athens through the ages in all its grandeur through an amazing private tour of the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the most essential monuments that makes Athens a distinguish destination around the world. Finish off this amazing - get to know - tour in the area where once stood the Academy of one of the greatest philosopher; of Plato.
Visit the newly established digital museum of Plato, which with 14 interactive installations, invites visitors to a very interesting journey to knowledge. Passing through the entrance of the museum you will find yourself in the 4th century BC, at the very spot that the great philosopher used to teach. Crossing the digital museum towards the exit you will travel through the centuries with Plato's ideas and thoughts as your companion and by exiting the premises of the museum you will have returned back to present time. You have just done a fascinating journey to learning and the understanding of cosmos with Plato as your helper. Walk among the trees of the sacred grove of the Academy and you may even hear the wind whispering the brilliant philosopher's words.
Exceptional archaeologist and licensed tourist guide
Ideal for first time visitors
Fascinating narrative around Greek mythology
• The Acropolis Hill where you will be able to see:
1. Propylaea, which is the monumental entrance to the sacred hill
2. The Parthenon, which was dedicated to the ancient Greek Goddess Athena (constructed between 447-432 B.C.)
3. The Ionic temple of the Apteros Nike (Wingless Victory), one of the many monuments dedicated to Goddess Athena
4. Erechtheion with its elegant Caryatids, a temple which was dedicated to Athena Polias
5. Areopagus or The Court of Cassation (Mars Hill)
6. Herodian Theater (erected in 161 AD during the Roman era)
7. The ruins of the Greek Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus on the south side of the Acropolis
• The Temple of Olympian Zeus (the biggest ancient Corinthian- style temple in Greece) and Hadrian’s Arch.
• The Panathenaic Stadium
• Lycabettus Hill (The highest hill in Athens, standing at 270 m. above sea level, offering a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the Acropolis hill)
• The former Royal Palace, now housing the Greek Parliament
• The Monument of The Unknown Soldier & The Change of The Guard in front of the Parliament
• The “Neoclassical Trilogy” [The Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Library, the First University of Athens]
• Plato’s Digital Museum in the area that the ancient Academy of Plato was located.
Some of the sites you are going to visit:
IN QUEST OF HUMAN EXCELLENCE, UNDER THE ATTIC SKY
The Panathenaic Stadium was erected and given its monumental form in 338 BC (mid 4th century BC) as part of the public works carried out in the city of Athens by the orator Lykourgos. It was refurbished in 1896 for the first modern Olympics. Athletes then and now have long competed for coveted honors on its oval track. A temple of Tychy (Fortune) once stood on the far hill.
Road Map
After meeting with your guide, your tour kicks off from the sacred Acropolis Hill where you will be able to admire and observe the monumental buildings of the Acropolis, including the divine Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea and the Erechtheion with the porch of maidens.
Descending the Acropolis Hill, hop on your luxury vehicle and start your city tour across Athens' most important monuments, including the Roman Forum and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Continuing you will marvel the open, horse shoe-shaped “Panathinaiko” Stadium, which was the venue of the first Modern Olympic Games of 1896 and dip your toes into Athens of the 18th and 19th century by visiting the Athenian Trilogy. We’ll take you to see up close, the Changing of the Presidential Guard, known also as the “Evzones” in front of the Greek Parliament in Syntagma Square. This tour finishes in the area that Plato’s Academy -world’s first open University – was located and to the newly inaugurated digital museum of Plato.
After the hustle and bustle of the city’s center, it's the perfect timing for a gastronomic tour in the famed Mediterranean cuisine, which will definitely satisfy your senses. We will be able to make complimentary restaurant recommendations, but please let us know in case you'd like us to make reservations beforehand.
By the time we say goodbye, you’ll have seen the best of Athens on a tour that encompasses the city’s most important elements: history, architecture, but also the local everyday life.
