Private Acropolis – Ancient Greek Agora Tour
Two hours filled with interesting and educative information about one of the most important archeological sites in the world, the Sacred Rock of Acropolis, is the essence of this tour. Our tour will begin with a visit to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, best known for its exemplary acoustics, where the Athens festival, the annual arts festival takes place to this day. We will then explore the Temple of the Goddess of Victory, called Nike, enjoy the remarkably beautiful nesting sensation within the magnificent gate of Propylaea, discover where the first Temple of the Acropolis used to exist, meet in person the famous Karyatides, the women figured statues who stand both magisterially and affectionately in the portico of the Erechtheon Temple supporting its intricate ceiling throughout the centuries. And finally we will have the chance to discover all the secrets of the architecture and the decoration of the masterpiece of the classical antiquity, the breathtaking Parthenon!
After the Acropolis tour we can continue together for a lovely stroll through one of the oldest cultural and social gathering spots, the renowned Agora. The magnificent Agora, situated strategically around the central square of Athens, where all the governmental buildings used to be, defines and creates the all-embracing core where the Athenian public, social and commercial life took place. If you are interested in learning more about the Ancient trading traditions, commercial negotiations and public politics, the Ancient Greek Agora is the ideal place to visit. There you will have the chance to see one of the most well preserved temples in Greece, the temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalus, that has been reconstructed in order to be used as the Museum of the Agora, that is your next point of exploration. Continue with your guide to the last part of the tour the Roman Agora and walk under the impressive gate that stands still waiting for its visitors.
