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| Athens Tours, Excursions & Sightseeing of Attractions |
| We have carefully selected the very best tours and excursions available in Athens. Find and book the perfect sightseeing trips, adventures and excursions with The Backpacker Network. Choose from our current top three backpacker tours, or browse our full selection of Athens tours. |
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Athens Walking Tour - Upon departure you will not take the typical tourist route to
the Acropolis. Instead your walk will be a calmer and more
panoramic view of the rock as you walk up the three hills of
Areopagus, Pnyx and Filopappou that have their own significance
and function in the life of the ancient city.
Below the entrance of the Acropolis you walk towards the hill
of the Areopagus. This is also known and the 'Hill of Mars' that
was the site of the Council of Nobles and the Judicial Court
under the aristocratic rule of ancient Athens. Persians also used
the hill as a campsite during their siege of the Acropolis in 480
BC, and in the Roman era it was used by Saint Paul for his
preaching.
Follow the road or path over the flank of the Acropolis were
you come out onto Leoforos Dhionissiou Areopagitou by the Herodes
Atticus theater. Turning right 100m down (and across) the avenue,
a network of paths leads up Filopappou Hill, also know as the
Hill of the Muses. This hill has played an important role in the
city’s history. It was from here that the shell that
destroyed the roof of the Parthenon was fired. From its summit
you will also see the monument to a Roman senator and consul,
Filopappus, who is shown driving his chariot. This hill also
allows an opportunity to view the Dora Stratou Theatre where
Greek music and dance performances are held.
From this point you continue to walk north- west along the
main path where you reach the church of Ayios Dhimitrios, a
precious church that has kept its original Byzantine frescoes.
Proceeding further north you reach the Hill of Pnyx, an area used
in Classical Athens as the meeting place for the democratic
assembly. Walking on from the Pnyx we reach another hill, Lofos
Nymfon (Hill of the Nymphs) that is dominated by a nineteenth-
century observatory and gardens. Towards the end of our loop walk
you will head towards Thisseo (a fashionable café and restaurant
area of Athens). Tour ends near the Metropolis Cathedral.
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Special tours for Backpackers on a BUDGET in ATHENS - We've listed
the top 3 tours suited for backpackers. |
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Ancient Corinth - Starting from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast, until we reach the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views. Drive past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza and see countless coves. You will spend 90 minutes at the archeological site. Marvel at splendid views of the Saronic Gulf! There will be a short stop at Kehreai before returning back to Athens. |
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Cape Sounion Half Day Tour - Driving along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza and countless caves, one has a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. A crowning feature of the tour Cape Sounion, dominated by the spectacular Temple of Posseidon overlooking the Aegean sea. |
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Athens Sightseeing - Enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the cities principal modern and classical sights. This tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past. Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896). See vistas of the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square. In contrast, we visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the crowning beauty and glory that was Athens, the Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. We also visit the Acropolis Museum. |
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