Athens uncovered – the definitive Athens “sights & atmosphere” walkabout 

1. Hadrian’s Gate
Following the construction of the temple of Zeus, the Athenians, in 131 AD, in honour of Emperor Hadrian, built an arch on the northwestern perimeter of the temple. The monument is 18m tall and 13m wide while the arch is built of Pentelic marble.

2. Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionyssiou Aeropagitou Str is one of the most impressive streets of Athens, offering an extraordinary view of the southern slope of the Acropolis, where some of the city’s most significant monuments stand. Most of the buildings on one side of the road facing south were constructed in the late 19th century and the early 20th century in the neoclassical or modernist style.

3. Theatre of Dionysos
This is the most ancient theatre of the world, the Theatre of Dionysos. In this theatre, the most famous ancient Greek poets, Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Euripides, and Sophocles saw premiere performances of their plays in the 5th century BC.

4. Stoa of Eumenes
Above the theatre is the Stoa of Eumenes, which was built by the King of Pergamum, Eumenes II in the 2nd century BC. The arch provided shelter to theatregoers in case of bad weather or shade from the sun.

5. Plaka, Anafiotika
Sample an exquisite preset plate of greek food and delis at a traditional tavern either in Anafiotika or in Plaka. Plaka is the oldest neighbourhood of Athens. Walking on its paved narrow streets you get the feeling that you are travelling back in time. Anafiotika, built in the mid 19th century on the foothills of the Acropolis, has the charm of a beautiful island village.

6. Roman Agora
The Roman Agora (in the Plaka area) was an architectural complex, built between 19 and 11 B.C., consisting of a large rectangular court surrounded by colonnades (stoas). Behind the stoas were various shops.

7. Hadrian’s Library
It is situated north of the Roman Agora (the entrance is on 3 Areos Str). It is a rectangular building measuring 122mx82m with a Corinthian propylon on the west side. It was built by Roman emperor Hadrian in 132 A.D.

8. Ancient Agora
The archaeological area of the ancient Agora is located on the foothills of the Acropolis, near Thission Metro Station. In antiquity, the Agora was not solely a commercial center. It was also an important political, cultural and religious center.

• Acropolis metro station, ticket office

• Acropolis metro station, ticket office

• food and delis at the local tavern
• a complimentary "gift-basket" with a selection of traditional Greek delis

• transportation costs
• entry tickets to museums and sights

Itinerary is flexible. Options that may be added during the course of the walkabout (depending on time availability, and group preferences on the day) include visits to: Areios Pagos (the most ancient law court of the world), Socrates’ jail, Pnyka (the location of the assembly of the people of ancient Athens from 6th century BC), and the National Archaeological Museum.

• No cancellation fees, if you cancel up to 48 hours in advance
• If you cancel within LESS than 48 hours in advance: cancellation fee is 50% of the booking fee