Private Tour: The Untold Acropolis

Private Tour: The Untold Acropolis

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Private Tour: The Untold Acropolis

Να μη χάσεις

  • Take a private tour of the marvelous monuments that compile the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens!
  • Ascend on the rocky Acropolis hill to discover the famous Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the untold stories behind the design and construction of these iconic monuments!
  • Become familiar with the original topography of the Acropolis during Classical period  & what  the purpose for this phenomenal building program was.
  • Get to know the historic context in which the Acropolis of Athens developed through the ages  and how the Parthenon became a world heritage monument.
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Σύντομη περιγραφή

Enjoy an in-depth exploration of the Acropolis and discover the history and secrets of the Parthenon and the other iconic monuments.
Find out about the stories & myths that make the difference between merely looking at ruins and going on a walk through time, wandering along the fault lines between humankind and the divine.
Discover the logistics  behind this monumental construction project & how the ancient Athenians funded their buildings.
Understand how the monuments have evolved through the centuries.

Itinerary
  • 10:00 (Example) Get picked-up from your hotel by the guide.
  • 10:15 - 11:45 Visit the archaeological site of the Acropolis, in search of the little secrets of the Sacred Rock: visual corrections, colors, damaged architectural elements and the stories behind these iconic monuments.
  • 11:45 - 12:00 Walk along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street to take in the scenery, characteristic of a city that has been inhabited for centuries: contemporary apartment buildings, neoclassical houses and the Acropolis Rock with the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus and the Herodeion, the famous Roman Music Hall.
  • 12:00 Ending Point: Acropolis Metro Station
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Τι περιλαμβάνεται

Included
  • Private, state-licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees to the Acropolis
  • All taxes
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Πρόσθετες πληροφορίες

  • Get picked-up from your hotel (if close to the Acropolis area) by the guide. Otherwise, the meeting point would be outside the Acropolis Metro Station.
  • During high season (May 15 - September 15), we recommend booking the 8:00 am or after 15:00 slots (when applicable) to avoid heat and crowds.
  • The tour is held in English. For other languages, please send your request at support@discovergreece.com.
  • For bookings on Sundays, Holidays or less than 48 hours, please send your request at support@discovergreece.com.
  • The prices alter depending on the number of the participants. Please, check accordingly. 
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