When sightseeing, some people choose to walk, some take a tour bus, others will spend a lot of time in a taxi. This can be time-consuming and you may end up spending more time in the vehicle feeling annoyed, than out enjoying the view. When you hire a chauffeured limousine service all you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery.
Athens sightseeing – The Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum.
This tour which can last a minimum of 4 hours, gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city.
You will see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896,pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones , the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon.
Continue and visit the nearby New Acropolis museum, the place where the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classic era.
Lunch at Plaka
Depending on the time you have,you could end your sightseeing tour with lunch at Plaka. It is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens and also known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” due to its proximity to the monuments.
Some more places you can visit when you are in Athens.
The National Archaeological Museum
It is the largest museum in Greece and one of the world’s great museums.
Although its original purpose was to secure all the finds from the nineteenth century excavations in and around Athens, it gradually became the central National Archaeological Museum and was enriched with finds from all over Greece.
Its abundant collections, with more than 20,000 exhibits, provide a panorama of Greek civilization from the beginnings of Prehistory to Late Antiquity.
The Athenian Agora
Located in the heart of modern Athens, the Agora was in ancient times the business, political, and legal center of Athens, bringing together citizens and foreigners, litigants and jurors, merchants and philosophers. The American School has been excavating at the Agora since 1931, and has brought to light a rich and splendid history of continuous habitation that extends over more than 5,000 years.
The Kessariani Monastery
The Monastery lies at a short distance to the east of Athens, on a hillside at the foot of Mt. Ymittos. It is enclosed by a high wall with two gates, one on the east and one on the west side.
The catholicon was built in the late 11th -early 12th century and was dedicated to the Presentation of the Virgin to the Temple.The interior of the church is decorated with wall paintings dating from the 18th century while those in the narthex date back to 1682 according to an inscription.
To the west of the church is a complex containing the kitchen and the refectory. Along the south side of the enclosure a row of buildings is attached. Among the preserved structures is the bath installation, built in the late 11th -early 12th century, with a domed central chamber. During the Turkish occupation it was used as an olive-press.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Piraeus
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park. You can combine the Stavros Niarchos visit with a ride to the biggest port of Greece, the port of Piraeus. You can have a splendid view of Piraeus and Athens and enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many picturesque sea taverns by the sea side. If you plan to stay in the city, we recommend reading this guide about 10 best areas of Athens for your accommodation.