Areopagus

Culinary & Nightlife

Discover the Acropolis of Athens and enjoy unique Greek flavors during this combo guided tour and tasting experience, skip-the-line entry tickets included. Visit Plaka for an opportunity to explore the past and the present of the city and taste some local specialties. Start your trip by skipping the ticket line at the Acropolis of Athens and visiting the Theater of Dionysus. The theater sits on the south slope of the hill of the Acropolis, where all the worldwide famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed. Visit the Odeon of Herod Atticus, widely known as the Herodion, which was named the second-best theater in the whole world. See the remains of the healing temple of Asklepieion of Athens, a sanctuary west of the Theater of Dionysus that was built in honor of the gods Asclepius and Hygeia. Continuing the ascent to the Sacred Rock, pass through the acropolis’ monumental gateway, the Propylaea, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Admire the great 5th-century Parthenon, the most important surviving building of classical Greece. Snap pictures of the Erechtheion (Temple of Athena Polias), a unique masterpiece of architecture, and continue to the L-shaped staircase that leads to the higher Porch of the Maidens. Leaving the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis, walk in the labyrinthine alleys of Plaka, the old historical neighborhood of Athens with the neoclassical architecture, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. Plaka was also known as the Neighborhood of the Gods. In the heart of Plaka, sit and experience the gastronomic traditions of Greece. Enjoy unique flavors and tastes made almost entirely from Greek agricultural and livestock products. Your trip ends as the modern and the old are combined in a feast of senses.

This guided tour gets off to a sweet start with a sampling of some Greek yogurt with fruit syrup – a perfect introduction to the Athenians' culinary habits. Next, enter the Acropolis from the south slope to explore the Dionysus Sanctuary, the Asklepieion, and the Dionysus Theater, all located at the foot of the majestic rock. Keep exploring while your experienced guide tells the stories of all the significant monuments surrounding the Acropolis. Take panoramic photos of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the National Observatory of Athens, and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. Enjoy scenic views of the city from the summit of the sacred hill. Then, one by one, visit and learn about the famous buildings of the Acropolis: the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, and the Nike Temple. Visit Mars Hill or “Areopagus” as it is called in Greek and learn about the historical, mythological, and religious importance of the location. Next venture into the Neighborhood of the Gods – the nickname given to the Plaka and Anafiotika areas. Explore the hidden corners and stroll between the whitewashed cubic houses decorated in the Cycladic style with brightly painted shutters. Learn the secrets of historic buildings and photograph old chapels and monuments such as the Ancient Agora, the Roman Forum, and the Tower of the Winds. The tour ends in the lively Monastiraki Square, located in the heart of Athens, where the guide will point out Hadrian’s Library, the Tzistarakis Mosque, and the flea market. Here, try some local delicacies and savor the tastes of Greek cuisine.