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%20 Athens Highlites: A Mythological Tour The city of Athens is known for its many historical landmarks, but it is also home to a number of myths and legends. This tour will take you on a journey through some of these stories, and will give you a better understanding of the city and its people.

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Tour Duration: 240 min

Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour

History & Myth meet in Athens! Discover the greatest landmarks of Athens & their surrounding myths! Enjoy a unique mythological tour, suitable for all ages, that will help you understand how Athens became the mythical city we know today.

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour at no additional cost

Expert licensed guide
Fun ancient Athens map

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Entry fees (30 euros per adult)
Food or drinks
Transfer from/to meeting point

Points Of Interest

30 minutes: Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the colossal Olympeion was one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and one of the most famous marble buildings in the ancient World.
90 minutes: The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, has been dominating the centre of the city for millenia. The monuments of the Acropolis (the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion, the Propylae, the Theater of Dionysus,...), all unique masterpieces of ancient architecture, have influenced art and culture for many centuries and stand in harmony with their natural setting.
15 minutes: Dionysus was the god of wine and grape harvest. The theatre of Dionysus was the oldest to be founded in Athens; it was in this theatre that the unsurpassed works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were performed for the first time.
10 minutes: The Temple of Athena Nike was dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war. It is said that the cult statue of the goddess at the temple had no wings so that she would never leave Athens.
10 minutes: The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the Acropolis of Athens in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence.
20 minutes: The Parthenon is temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order, the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural orders.
60 minutes: The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
30 minutes: The magnificent temple of Hephaestus, one of the best preserved ancient temples in the world, was the place of worship for two important deities for many merchants and shop owners of the Ancient Agora: god Hephaestus, protector of all metallurgists, and goddess Athena Ergani, protecting all potters and the cottage industries.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 18 for age confirmation
Strollers are not allowed at the Acropolis
It is recommended to wear a hat and sunscreen in summer months (June to Sept)
As this is a walking tour, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

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About Athens, Greece

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. It is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. It is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely due to the impact of its cultural and political achievements during the 5th and 4th centuries BC on the rest of the then known European continent. Today, Athens is a modern metropolis with a population of over 3 million people. It is a major economic, financial, and cultural center in southeastern Europe. It is home to numerous historical sites, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Ancient Agora, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Athens is also home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Daphni Monastery and the medieval city of Rhodes.

Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour