Athens Sightseeing Tour

Athens Greece Optional + Euro 42.00

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1. The Acropolis and the Parthenon - Athens

   The Acropolis was traditionally the highest and therefore most easily defended point of any ancient city in Greece. Although technically not the highest point of Athens, the rock, now known the world over simply as ‘The Acropolis’, was chosen because it has a source of water, vital in times of siege. Most Contiki Tours visiting Athe... more »

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2. The Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate

   At the foot of the Acropolis in Athens is the Temple of Zeus, originally dedicated to the leader of the Ancient Gods of Greece, was not completed until the rule of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (also responsible for the Pantheon, among others, in Rome and Hadrian’s wall in Scotland). All that remains of the Temple are a few columns and the gate is a crumbling ruin, they are still impressive ancient sites.

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3. Athens Airport

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Contiki uses many different hotels in Athens and you should check your tour documentation for confirmation of your exact hotel. It is roughly 30€ in a cab from the airport to almost any of the hotels Contiki uses in Athens and Glyfada. Taxis can also become more expensive during the morning and evening due to peak hour traffic. The journey usually takes... more »

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