The Acropolis of Athens

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With this 2-hour private tour you will visit all the monuments inside the Acropolis such as the Parthenon, the Athena Nike Temple, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the theater of Dionysus.

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We start our tour from the Acropolis’ side entrance, as it is always less crowded and we also see more archaeological sites on the way.Your expert, licensed guide reveals, in English, historical facts and myths during the whole tour. Get to ask as many questions as you want and learn about anything you wish, explained in detail, at your own pace.First stop will be the theater of Dionysus, one of the oldest theaters in the world. Then we walk up the south slope of the Acropolis to see the remains of the Asclepius sanctuary and the Eumenous stoa. Panoramic views of the city and the Filopappos hill, will be perfect stops for taking great pictures.Next stop the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the only theater at the Acropolis that is still in use and soon we will arrive at the Propylaea, the monumental entrance of the Acropolis of Athens. There we will admire the elegant Athena Nike temple and a breathtaking view of the city up to the port of Piraeus and the sea. Your guide will show you the ancient Agora at the bottom of the hill, Mars hill and Pnyx, explaining everything in detail.Passing through the Propylaea you will enter into the world of the Gods! The Parthenon will captivate you with its glory and size. The Erechtheion, the second most important temple of the Acropolis, will enchant you with the amazing Caryatids, the beautiful female statues that decorate the temple in the place of ancient columns.The tour ends on the south side of the Parthenon, where we can see a part of the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis museum from a distance.The place is full of energy and you will learn, see and experience so much of Greek history, art and mythology that you will be enchanted by the magical Acropolis hill.Your visit will finish at the top of the hill, allowing you to stay as long as you like to take more pictures, relax, meditate or just sit and admire the view.

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