Private Ancient Athens in Half a Day

Incredible human endeavour built The Acropolis 2,500 years ago as thousands of tons of marble, quarried at Mount Pentelicus 10 miles northeast of the city, were lugged up steep steps to the Attica plateau by vast legions of manual labour. Hand hewn using mallets, foundations were built using great blocks of limestone dating back to the Late Cretaceous period. On your private half day tour of Ancient Athens, you will:

 - Enjoy a private, immersive cultural experience that brings archaeology to life
 - Understand the human endeavour required to complete the The Acropolis 2,500 years ago
 - Be intellectually stimulated - your tour is full of fascinating narrative
 - Climb up to the Acropolis complex to marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site
 - Wander through the Acropolis Museum, discovering the beautiful art and architecture
 - Discover Athen's theatrical sites, including the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
 - At the Agora, gain insight into the celebrated birthplace of democracy

Three temples form the Acropolis complex, the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the temple dedicated to Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin). Today the Acropolis (meaning “hill city'') is Athens’ crowning glory: a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important cultural monuments as the celebrated birthplace of democracy

On this fascinating Private Tour of the Acropolis, learn the sophisticated construction methods to build the citadel in the 5th century BCE. Study the most complete surviving ancient Greek monumental complex - having weathered earthquakes and battles with Amazons, Persians, Crusaders and Stormtroopers - and explore the many reasons why the Acropolis induces involuntary gasps of breath from the millions who arrive in Athens to admire it. Beautiful and colossal in scale, this mesmerising hill-top spectacle is the most-photographed landmark in Greece. On your private, guided Acropolis tour , consider the importance of the structure as a universal symbol of the classical spirit and civilisation. You will also discover some of the earliest theatres known to man at the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, as you climb the steep slope to marvel at the splendour of the Acropolis and enjoy truly striking panoramic views over Athens