• Acropolis - The Acropolis, which towers over the center of modern Athens, was the ancient city’s most significant and majestic sanctuary, primarily dedicated to its patron goddess, Athena.
• Temple of Olympian Zeus - Also known as the Olympeion or Temple of Olympian Zeus, it was constructed in honor of Zeus, the father of the gods, who resided at the summit of Mt. Olympus.
• Panathenaic Stadium - The Panathenaic Stadium is one of the most important cultural monuments in Athens and Greece. Also known as Kallimarmaro, it remains in excellent condition today. As its name suggests, the goddess Athena was worshipped here, and competitions were held in her honor annually. The project was completed before the 6th century BC, but its final form with precious marble was achieved much later.
• Syntagma Station - Syntagma Square is the heart of Athens. Its name originates from the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was compelled to grant following a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843. It is located in front of the Old Royal Palace, built in the 19th century and home to the Greek Parliament since 1934.
• Changing of the Guard Ceremony - The Evzones perform the famous “changing of the guard” at Syntagma, in front of the Unknown Soldier monument, every hour. Two Evzones come to the monument to replace their colleagues. The Evzones, who have been standing motionless guarding the monument, begin an impressive march by stretching their limbs, creating a great spectacle. The same steps are followed by the Evzones who are going to replace them. When the ceremony, which lasts about 15 minutes, concludes, the Evzones stand still to guard the monument while their tired colleagues return to their barracks to rest.
• Mount Lycabettus - The hill was a rock that the goddess Athena was carrying in her hands, and it fell in Athens when she received bad news from a crow. At the top of Lycabettus, adorned with the church of Agios Georgios, you can see Athens and the Saronic Gulf.
• The Academy of Athens - Established in 1926, the country’s most prestigious research institute is supervised by the Ministry of Education. The main building of the Academy is a notable landmark in Athens.
• Corinth Canal - As we cross the Isthmus, we stop to see the Corinth Canal, a magnificent engineering achievement that opened the way between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf. Although the concept dates back to at least 602 BC, it wasn’t completed until 1893!
• Theater of Dionysus - The Theater of Dionysus, or Dionysus’ Theater Elefthereos, is the most important known open-air theater in ancient Athens and is regarded as the world’s first theater. It was about 3 meters above the temple and was part of Elefthereos’ sanctuary. Dionysus was the main venue for Attic drama because it hosted the Great Dionysia, Athens’ largest theatrical festival.
• Herod Atticus Odeon - The magnificent Odeon of Herodes Atticus was the last great structure built in antiquity in the Acropolis area. It was a typical Roman amphitheater from imperial times, with a capacity of at least 5,000 people. The monument was renovated in the 1950s and has since hosted cultural events, mostly as part of the Athens Festival.
• Propylaia - A distinctive main entrance leading into the interior is a common feature of religious locations. In ancient Greek architecture, any significant religious site typically had a primary gate. The Propylaia, this major gateway, holds unique significance in the Acropolis. It is not merely a gate leading into the sacred area, nor is it just an architectural addition to the main temple complex. The Propylaia plays an exquisite and unique role, representing the magnanimous nature of the Athenian Acropolis. This is why, rather than being a simple gate, the Propylaia is magnificently constructed as a complex and harmonious public monument.
• Parthenon - The Parthenon is recognized as one of the most significant cultural sites in the world, serving as a permanent icon of ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization. Construction began in 447 BC and was completed in just nine years, a record time, in 438 BC. The embellishment task began in 438 and finished in 432 BC.
• Temple of Athena Nike - A temple dedicated to Goddess Athena and Nike on the sacred rock. It was built around 420 BC and is the first fully Ionic temple in the Acropolis.
• Erechtheion - An exquisite edifice with special attributes and architectural form on the north side of the Acropolis rock. According to legend, it was here that Poseidon and Goddess Athena battled for the city’s name.
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - The monument of the Unknown Soldier serves as a reference point and tribute to the fallen Greek soldiers on the two national celebrations of Greece on 25/3/1821 & 28/8/1940.
• Hellenic Parliament - The Greek Parliament is a timeless icon that is part of Greek cultural memory today. The structure has evolved, altered, and updated over the years.
• Syntagma - Syntagma Square is one of Athens’ most central squares and possibly the largest in the city center.
• National History Museum (Old Parliament) - This building is intimately connected with Greek history and served as the Greek National Assembly’s first permanent location.
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Established in 1837, it is not only Greece’s first university but also the first in the Balkan Peninsula and the eastern Mediterranean.
• National Library of Greece - Designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen as part of his renowned Trilogy of neo-classical structures, which also included the Academy and the University building of Athens.
• Archaia Korinthos - Leaving the Isthmus and driving to Ancient Corinth, where St. Paul lived for almost two years, undertaking significant missionary work. There is a church that has the 1st Letter to the Corinthians written in four languages: Greek, Arabic, French, and English. Ancient Corinth was an important city-state during ancient times, the richest and most famous port of ancient Greece. Visitors can explore both Greek and Roman architectures at the archaeological site and the museum.
• Acrocorinth - The acropolis of ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, is a monolithic rock that overlooks the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. According to George Forrest, “it is the most impressive of mainland Greece’s acropoleis.” Because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entering the Peloponnese peninsula by land, Acrocorinth’s fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece. It is now one of Greece’s most important medieval castle sites.
• Apostolos Pavlos Church - The Holy Metropolitan Church of Corinth is a magnificent church dedicated to the Great Apostle of love, the glorious Founder of the Local Church and Patron Saint of Corinth, the enlightener of Greece and Apostle of the Nations, Saint Paul. The tall bell tower of the Holy Cathedral of Apostle Paul in Corinth is 33 meters high, the same as the years of Jesus Christ’s earthly life, and it remains the tallest building in the city today.

• Transport by luxury air-conditioned vehicle
• Soft drinks, bottled water, alcoholic beverages
• WiFi and USB charger
• Skip the line for site tickets
• Pick-up and drop-off service from hotel, port, airport, Airbnb, and apartments
• English-speaking drivers with historical knowledge (not certified guides)

• Entrance fees (organized by us, simply pay on the spot, no pre-purchase required)
• Lunch

Appreciate the prominent sights of Athens and discover Corinth, one of history’s wealthiest cities! A fascinating trip filled with historic interest and awe-inspiring landscapes! Fitting all of Athens’ noteworthy sites into a plan could be tough, and it becomes even tougher if you want to include neighboring cities like ancient Corinth. This tour is the perfect solution to explore these two remarkable cities in a single day.

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