Athens Introduction with Acropolis and Museum

With a recorded history of more than 3,000 years, Athens is the capital of Greece and no doubt one of the most interesting places in the world. The birthplace of Classical Greece, and therefore of Western civilization, the design of the city is marked by Ottoman, Byzantine, and Roman civilizations. Spend the day viewing the many historical and archeological monuments that date back to the 5th century BC and the Golden Age of Pericles. With a multitude of conquerors occupying Athens, there are unique and splendid monuments everywhere. In 1834, it became the capital of the modern Greek state, and in two centuries since it has become an attractive, modern metropolis with unrivaled charm. Visit the Acropolis and see the Parthenon dedicated to the Goddess Athena, the Propylaea, the Temple of the Athena Nike, and the Erechtheum Temple, the latter that at one point was used for cult worship. Throughout your Acropolis tour, you will also see Mars Hill, where St. Paul preached Christianity; the Ancient Agoria with its classic columns; the Herodes Atticus Theatre; the Theatre of Dionysus; the Temple of Zeus; and the University of Athens. Also on tap are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the National Library, and the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium where the first modern Olympic games were held in 1896. At the New Acropolis Museum, you will see some of the more than 4,000 artifacts carefully preserved from the Acropolis site as well as exhibits covering the Greek Bronze Age and the Roman and Byzantine periods. Enjoy some free time in the Plaka neighborhood with its narrow cobblestoned streets, idyllic sidewalk cafes, and numerous boutiques selling clothes, ceramics, and jewelry. This full-day tour is a must-do for those who love history and architecture, reserve your spot today. Please Note: This tour includes admissions and a visit to both the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.