Acropolis
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course, the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
Propylaea
The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde.
Parthenon
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the western civilization.
Erechtheion
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the most sacred place in ancient Athens with the incredible female featured columns, Karyatides.
Temple of Athena Nike
Temple dedicated to goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
Areios Pagos / Mars Hill
The place where Apostle Paul preached Christianity and he delivered the famous speech to the Unknown God, famous also for its great view to the Acropolis.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
Panathenaic Stadium
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
Lycabettus Hill
Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
Hellenic Parliament
The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
We will see the changing of the guard by the elite unit of the Greek army (Evzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
Syntagma Square
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3rd of September 1843.
The Academy of Athens
The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
The National Library of Greece
The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
Corinth Canal
On the way passing coastal villages and the island of Salamis (set of the historical naval battle between the Athenians and Persians) our first pause is the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1892, separating the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You’ll have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer. (If you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option.
Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the Acrocorinth hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest though the site is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. In this amazing place the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.
Temple of Apollo
The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.
Acrocorinth
We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.
Kechries Port
We will visit one of the two ports of Ancient Corinth.The place from where Apostle Paul settled back to Asia Minor to end his second journey.
Athens
We will drive back to Athens.
