OVERVIEW: Combine Athen's ancient history with beach time at a glorious local beach when vacationing in Athens. This 6 hour private guided (optional) tour includes a visit to the Acropolis where you will see the legendary Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Temple of Athena, and more. Then a lunch in the bustling ancient town of Plaka at the base of the Acropolis, and finally a quick drive out of the city to finish off your day relaxing on one of Athens' beautiful beaches on the Aegean Sea.
INCLUDED: Licensed guide (if requested when booking), A/C vehicle, and dependable driver
NOT INCLUDED: entrance fees, lunch and tips (appreciated when deserved)
HIGHLIGHTS: Acropolis, Plaka, lunchtime, local beach
DETAILS: This family favorite is a 6 hour tour mingling the best of ancient times and the present. Combine, shopping, sightseeing and Mediterranean cuisine, with one of the 'greatest architectural wonders in the world, the Parthenon. Experience the Propylaea, the Erectheum, a combination of the sacred areas of
the Temple of Athena and the Caryatids balcony, the Temple of Nike, and
the Erechtheion.Then to the village below, the cobble stoned labyrinth of Plaka. Enjoy the shops, cafes, Byzantine churches, and ruins of the ancient agora. Down below the Acropolis, is the world famous cobble stoned labyrinth town of Plaka. A succulent Mediterranean lunch awaits you along with a little more sightseeing or shopping time, as you wish. Finish off in the azure waters of the local Athens beach.
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