Day Tour to Athens

Overview:

Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Pericles”) – the culmination of Athens’ long, fascinating history – the city’s values and civilization acquired a universal significance. Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments. In 1834, it became the capital of the modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivalled charm. We will visit the Parthenon, the Erechtheion with its famous caryatids, the Propylaea and the Wingless Temple of Nicky (on the Acropolis), which since 1987 have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. We will visit the Acropolis Museum. We will see the temple of Olympus Zeus, the Odeon of Herodotus Atticus, on whose stage today various performances are presented, the white marble stadium where the first Olympic games were held in 1896, as well as the buildings of the Parliament, the University of Athens and the Academy of Sciences. The museum is located by the southeastern slope of the Acropolis hill, on the ancient road that led up to the "sacred rock" in classical times. It’s sure that you will surprised of the amazing ceremony of changing the honor guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier. The tour ends with a walk through the beautiful area of "old" Athens - Plaka with a lot of souvenir shops, traditional taverns and cozy cafes.

Highlights :

•  Guided tour of Acropolis
•  Visit the Acropolis museum
•  great photo opportunities
•  Visit the beautiful area of of "old" Athens - Plaka

      Inclusions :

•      roundtrip tickets
•      transfer from/to Athens from your hotel
•      tour information in Russian
•      guide
•      all taxes

     Exclusions :

•      food and drinks
•      gratuities
•     personal expenses 

    Additional info :

•     confirmation will be received within 8 hours of booking, subject to availability
•     children must be accompanied by an adult
•     children rates apply to ages no more than 12 years old 

    Voucher info :

      You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. On the confirmation voucher there will be complete operator information, including local telephone numbers, maps with the exact departure and arrival time, exact time and duration. 

    Cancellation Policy :

       If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the schedule departure, there will be no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 days, there will be a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within two days, there will be a 100 percent cancellation fee.