Highlights / General details This tour gives you the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 (shortstop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). At the Acropolis you will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit a must-see in Athens, the place where finally the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The New Acropolis Museum, voted by the Sunday Times as the 3rd best museum of the world. Inclusion Guided tour and Hotel pickup. Exclusion Gratuity and Meals are not included. Hours of operation Available daily departing at 8:45am. Does not operate on Ash Monday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Whit Monday, Greek National Day. Duration Approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes. Location Departure/return times from the last pick-up point (center of Athens). Participant restrictions Children 0-3 years old free of charge provided no bed or seat in the bus is occupied or meals offered. Policies Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed. Clients staying at the coast will be transferred back to their hotels with the Cape Sounion Tour bus. Pick-up time is according to clients’ request for private tours & according to hotel for organized tours. Cancellation: 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty. Complete information including local telephone numbers and specific hotel pick up time will be included in your voucher. **All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**