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Excursions in Athens
easyCruise offers guided tours and exciting events to various interesting sites at all the destinations. We have selected these special tours for you to enjoy, which represent particular highlights of the destination.
Athens Panoramic Tour
Athens Acropolis and Plaka
Excursion: Athens Panoramic Tour
Duration: 3 hours
On board price: € 20 per person
From the pier, your drive will take you along the coast past scenic harbors and marinas before joining the highway leading to the city. Your Athens city drive will cover the main points of interest - both ancient and modern - as your guide offers interesting commentary. From the comfort of your coach, you will see Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the National Gardens, the Presidential Residence and the Olympic Stadium - site of the first Olympic Games. The buildings are a striking vision and bring to mind such great names as Socrates, Pericles and Aristides. The view of the city from this vantage point offers excellent photographic opportunities.
Excursion: Athens Acropolis and Plaka
Duration: 5 hours
On board price: € 48 per person
Visit the Acropolis, a symbol of the glory of ancient Greece. Climb the smooth marble steps as visitors have for centuries. History opens before you as you reach the Propylaea, one of the masterpieces of classical architecture, serving as the entrance to the complex of buildings. You’ll see the Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Victory), and the Erectheum, with its classical Porch of Maidens, the Caryatids. Stand in awe of what is considered the most perfect example of classical architecture in the world – The Paarthenon, designed as a shrine to Athena and at one time housing a massive gold and ivory statue of the warrior goddess. Looking down from the Acropolis see the two ancient theaters in its shadow, the Greek theater of Dionyssos where the masterpieces of Aeschylus, Euripides and Aristophanes debuted to delighted audiences, and the theater of Herod Atticus, a grand Roman theater restored and used for concerts and classical plays during the summer Athens Festival. After your visit of the Acropolis you will proceed to the Historical Center of Athens for a guided tour and free time for shopping.
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