Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon Guided Tour

Meet your guide at our office at Mitseon 2, 11742 and begin your walking tour. Pass the lines and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed. Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus. Stroll to the remains of the healing temple Asklepieion of Athens which was built in honor of the gods Asclepius and Hygeia. Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea. Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike. Walk to the Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city of Athens. Admire this architectural edifice which is the zenith of Doric architecture of the 5th century. Finally, see the Erechtheion which is a unique masterpiece of architecture mainly due to its asymmetrical composition, and its supports that include 6 sculpted female figures, the famous Caryatids.