Athens, with over three thousand years of history, is the cradle of Western civilization, famous for its contributions to knowledge, politics, and art. Despite being one of the oldest inhabited cities and the largest in Greece, it maintains a young and current bustle. Our tour guides travelers through this Hellas so they can explore the places where the founders of human thought used to walk, appreciating a glorious past that coexists in harmony with the dynamic rhythm of modern life.
The tour begins at the terminal opposite Hadrian's Arch. Our first stop is the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kalimarmaro (beautiful marble), built entirely of marble upon the remains of an ancient stadium, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. We then continue the tour by bus along the main avenues. In Syntagma Square, we see the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and witness the traditional Changing of the Guard performed by the Evzones.
The itinerary continues along Panepistimiou Avenue, offering a panoramic view of important Neoclassical buildings such as the Academy, the Faculty, and the National Library, before reaching Omonia Square, the city's commercial center. Finally, we get off the bus upon arriving at the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis. Here, expert guides will explain the works of the Golden Age of Pericles, including the Propylaea, the Ionic Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the iconic Parthenon, a symbol of Democratic Athens.