In a nutshell

A guided tour of the most typical neighborhoods of Athens: from the Zea Marina, an ancient military port, to the high Acropolis, the seat of great philosophers and gods, and including the Panathenaic Stadium, a destination for both fans and archaeologists, not forgetting the buildings of the old town and the district of Plaka, once the center of Athenian life.

Main stops

Panoramic bus tour of the Zea Marina
Visit to the Acropolis
Panathenaic Stadium (photo stop), University of Athens
Panoramic tour of the National Academy
Plaka District: Tower of the Winds, Ancient Agora, monument to Lysicrates (free time)

The programme

Forget everything you know about Athens and rediscover it from scratch on a guided sightseeing bus tour of the most distinctive districts of the Greek capital.
Travel from the Zea Marina, the ancient military port built by Themistocles during the Punic Wars, to the Acropolis*, situated on a hill in downtown Athens.
Admire the Parthenon: it's much bigger than it looks in the books, don't you think? In the 5th century it contained a statue of Athena, the city's patron, that was 11 meters tall and covered in gold and ivory.
From sacred icons to the symbols of sport: the historic Panathenaic stadium, the only one in the world to be made entirely of marble, is definitely worth a photo.
Continue to the old town, among neoclassical buildings like the University and the National Academy, towards Plaka, the oldest and most picturesque neighborhood, with neoclassical homes from the 19th century that will remind you of the Cyclades.
In your free time, you can take a walk: among the tavernas and boutiques, you will discover real architectural gems such as the ancient Agora, the Tower of the Winds and the monument to Lysicrates. Don't miss them.

Good to know

Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions in order to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
Large bags and strollers are strictly banned from the Acropolis.
The visit to the Acropolis involves a climb and walking across rough ground.
The excursion is available for both transit and disembarking guests with flight after 20:00We recommend consulting the MyTours Excursion Office on board, informing them of the time of any flight, train or transfer, so that they can check the compatibility of the tour with your departure time