Athens Sunset Tour – Acropolis Site & Lycabettus Hill
Description
Everyone is aware of the indisputable beauty of the Acropolis site, but have you seen the Acropolis sunset? Beat the heat and the crowds by visiting the Acropolis late in the afternoon! Enjoy a guided tour at the most significant historic monuments of the hill, such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple. Then, board your van and follow your guide to Lycabettus Hill which is the highest hill of Athens and enjoy the stunning sunset views of both Piraeus and Athens. On the way to the hill, enjoy a city tour with photo stops at the most important landmarks of Athens, like the Panathenaic stadium, the “Trilogy”, the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian and Syntagma Square. Once on Lycabettus, watch the sun diving into the sea in warm orange-red colors and take the most amazing photos of your life! Wrap up your tour by spending some free time in Plaka. Enjoy a cocktail at one of the numerous bars or restaurants in the oldest district of Athens.
Tour Options
Itinerary
• Experience the ultimate afternoon guided tour of the Acropolis site with your certified tourist guide. • Wander through the ancient citadel and see the principal buildings, such as the Propylaia, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion with the famous Caryatid Statues and the magnificent Parthenon.
• Capture the most important landmarks of the city as you stop at the Panathenaic stadium to see where the first Olympic Games were held.
• Pass by the Athenian Trilogy: National Library, University of Athens & Academy of Athens
• Pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus
• Pass by the Arch of Hadrian
• Witness the Changing of the Presidential Guards
• As the sun begins to sink into the gulf and twilight illuminates the city, follow your guide to Lycabettus Hill, the highest point of the city and the best place to watch the sunset in Athens. • Enjoy the most breathtaking sunset from the hill and take in the spectacular views of Athens, Piraeus and all across the Aegean from a height of 277 meters. • Witness the lights of the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium and Ancient Agora come on.
• Visit the old town of Athens, Plaka. A nightcap at one of its quaint age-old establishments is the best way to end the perfect day!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at: • Exit of port and airport terminals • More details are provided closer to date of tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Wow what an amazing tour the sunset tour of the Acropolis was perfect it was not to hot and a great time to see the sunset over athens
Dear zdravko , thank you for sharing all these beautiful comments and details of your tour. It makes our work more fun to have happy travelers reviews and keep going. Best wishes from the team of “The Travel Insiders”.
George was great and took extra time with us to make the experience awesome! Highly recommended for private tours!
Dear Adam, thank you for your excellent rating and comments. We are so pleased to read that you enjoyed your tour and never felt rushed during it. We hope you keep the sweet memories of the tour and you are welcome to visit our area for more unique experiences. Warm regards, The Travel Insiders
We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Our driver George spoke very clear English and was a local Athens resident. He informed us of all the historical facts and figures - very knowledgeable. Also George customized our tour to our interests. With his careful timing, we were able to see the changing of the guard ceremony up close and he explained the symbolism throughout the process. We highly recommend this tour and driver- less crowds, drop off ffs right in front of monuments and timed the sunset viewing just perfectly.
We enjoyed the entire tour. Vicky, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She talked to us about the history of all the places we traveled too. She also pointed out places along our drive as well. We had plenty of time to sight see, take pictures and relax a little at each stop. We were able to have a drink and eat dinner at the top of Lycabettus Hill and watch the sunset. There was 8 of us in our group and it was a perfect tour.