Athens by Night private tour /4 hours ( music & Folklore dance)





Description
Discover the most ancient and atmospheric quarters of Athens on a night tour. Enjoy a brief drive of the city and feel the weight of history while passing the Greek Parliament, Neoclassical buildings, and admire views of the illuminated Parthenon and Acropolis from Lycabetus hill. That is Athens’ highest hill, offering a superb panoramic view of all city! We will return to Plaka and complete the evening, having a dinner in a Greek traditional restaurant with live music and Folklore dance. After your dinner, you can join the dancers, who will teach you how to dance Syrtaki and other folk - dances.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Old palace from 1800s serve now as Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards & a memorial for unidentified soldiers. See and take photos of the famous Evzones / soldiers in their unique costumes. Stop for Photography
National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with the statues of Socrates, & Plato. Stop for photography
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Ionic columns and frescoes.
The highest hill in center of Athens 280m ( 1000 feet) with a panoramic 360 view of the city. Great opportunity for Panoramic Photos from Acropolis, Stadium, Aegean Sea. Minibus it's difficult to approach.
Kalimarmaro Stadium (fine Marble stadio) which held the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Stop for photography
See the famous Acropolis hill on lights, continue to Plaka ( down town)
We will walk (100 m) through the charming neighborhood of Plaka. Enjoy a traditional Greek dinner with free local wine from the barrels, and during your dinner enjoy the folklore dances performed by professional dancers with live Greek Bouzouki music. After your dinner, you can join the dancers, who will teach you how to dance Syrtaki and other folk - dances. Dinner and show costs approx 50€ per person. Please see additional info
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Traveler pickup/ drop off is offered from/to your hotel/ apartment in Athens or Piraeus at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. We recommend that this evening tour starts at 19:00 pm. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Visit a traditional Greek tavern and during your dinner enjoy the folklore dances performed by professional dancers with live Greek Bouzouki music. After your dinner, you can join the dancers, who will teach you how to dance Syrtaki and other folk - dances.
- Restaurant reservation (depends on availability). We recommend to reserve Athens evening/ night tour with live music & folk lore dance at least 72 hours prior. Show & dinner approx 45€ per person - Dinner includes: starter, salad, main dish (choice of 3 different dishes) dessert, wine or beer.
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 12 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- Your tour is private, flexible and available from Athens or Piraeus. However we only request to have in mind the agreed hours. If you would like to extend the trip, please make a fair arrangement with your driver/tour leader.