Athens Full Day for Nature Lovers

Acropolis

The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, has always been the fortress and most important religious centre of ancient Athens. The buildings included inside the Acropolis are: Parthenon, Erechthion, Odeon of Herodes (Herodion), Temple of Athena Nike, Propylea, Theatre of Dionysus.

Arios Pagos Hill

This small hill overlooking was dedicated to Ares, God of War, and used to be one of the courts of the ancient city. Christians might also know it as Areopagus or Mars Hill, since this is where St. Paul preached.

Pnyka and Nymphs Hills, Koile Road

We'll see the ‘Hill of Democracy’, where the Athenians voted. The Nymphs were worshiped nearby on a hill that now hosts the Observatory. We will also see ruins of the only accessible paved road of Athens.

Philopappou Hill & Site

Not only does it offer one of the best views of the Acropolis and a panoramic view of Athens and the islands but it also hosts remnants of an ancient tomb.

Areopagitou Street

One of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets and named after Athens' first Christian convert, this street is a beautiful and busy walking area connecting major sites as well as some hidden ones...

Hadrian's Arch

A monumental arch built by the Athenians to honour the Greek-loving Roman emperor.

Alexander the Great Statue

A recent addition to the city, this modest statue is dedicated to the ‘greatest Greek of all times’. It will give us the chance to talk about Alexander from Macedonia and the country that is wrongfully using the name of his birthplace now...

Temple of Zeus

Once the biggest building in Athens 1,900 years ago, the temple of the king of the Gods originally had over 100 Corinthian columns.

Zappion

Originally the first Olympic Village ever built, this building is surrounded by a small park scattered with ancient ruins and statues.

National Garden

A pleasant break from the city bustle, the garden was created by the first King and Queen of Greece, at a time when watering it meant cutting the water supply for the rest of the city...

Agora

The Agora, known as the 'birthplace of Democracy', is where you can see the parliament of the Athenian Democracy, the Temple of Hephaestus, the best-preserved temple in Greece and the place where Socrates taught and was executed 2,500 years ago.

Lunch

A stop at a restaurant will give us the chance to rest and try the local food.