Experience · Athens
Athens Acropolis and Old Town Day Tour
From the Parthenon above the city to the Acropolis Museum and the lived-in lanes of historic Plaka
What this journey covers
Visit the Acropolis and Parthenon in the morning, continue to the Acropolis Museum, then spend the afternoon in Plaka and historic Athens. The compact route limits backtracking and can be paced around flights, cruise calls and the group’s walking comfort.
Day by day
- Day 1
Acropolis Museum and Plaka
Central Athens
Begin on the Acropolis with the Parthenon, Erechtheion and panoramic views across Athens. Continue inside the Acropolis Museum to see sculpture and architectural finds from the Sacred Rock at close range. In the afternoon, choose the most suitable walk through Syntagma, Athens’ landmark buildings and Plaka, finishing among stone lanes, courtyards and neighbourhood cafés.
The Parthenon above Athens 
The Acropolis Museum connects the monument with its collections 
A documented Plaka lane below the Acropolis 
The monumental columns of the Olympieion 
The Panathenaic Stadium links ancient sport with the modern Olympics
Where the route stops
- D1Acropolis of AthensΑκρόπολη Αθηνών
Begin with the monuments and city views of the Acropolis.
- D1Acropolis MuseumΜουσείο Ακρόπολης
Connect the archaeological site with its sculpture and historical context.
- D1PlakaΠλάκα
Continue through the lanes and everyday life below the Acropolis.
- D1Temple of Olympian ZeusΝαός Ολυμπίου Διός
Read the scale of ancient Athens through the Olympieion and its monumental columns.
- D1Panathenaic StadiumΠαναθηναϊκό Στάδιο
Link ancient sport with the modern Olympics at the marble stadium.
What's included
Included
- Itinerary design and written pre-departure confirmation
- Athens vehicle and transfer service listed in the written quotation
- OULANG itinerary coordination and operating support
Not included
- Hotel accommodation
- International and domestic air tickets
- Ferry tickets where applicable
- Admission tickets and reservation charges
- Licensed site-guide service
- Meals, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
- Any service not listed in the written quotation
Journey highlights
- Acropolis and Parthenon
- Key collections of the Acropolis Museum
- Syntagma and the classical city axis
- A slower walk through historic Plaka
Price and availability
Price for a group of four (€480 in total). Party size, dates and scope are confirmed in writing.
Dates and resources are confirmed in writing by a travel adviser.Send your dates and party size. The team checks current vehicles, accommodation and guides before confirming price and dates.
Service languages: Chinese, English, Greek
Image credits and licences
- The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens — acediscovery · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · Source
- The Parthenon seen from the Acropolis Museum — Bob Jenkin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · Source
- A traditional lane in the Plaka district of Athens — JFKennedy at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · Source
- Columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens — Ava Βabili · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
- The marble stands of the Panathenaic Stadium — athenswalk · Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · Source