Athens International Airport 27 min
Temple of Olympian Zeus (30 min) Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Old Temple of Athena (38 min) Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids. Benaki Museum (29 min) Former family mansion of an art collector, with displays on Greek culture from prehistory onwards. National Archaeological Museum (28 min) Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry. Panathenaic Stadium (28 min) Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Byzantine And Christian Museum (25 min) Museum displaying frescoes, paintings, sculptures & artifacts from as far back as the 3rd century. Syntagma Square (28 min) City square in front of the Old Royal Palace which has long been the symbolic heart of the city. National Garden (31 min) Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library. Temple of Hephaestus (28 min) Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes. Mount Lycabettus (29 min) This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views. Acropolis Museum (30 min) Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. Acropolis of Athens (34 min) Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration. Parthenon (34 min) Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC. Ancient Agora of Athens (37 min) Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts. Theatre of Dionysus (32 min) Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C. |