Heel fijn om zo het museum binnen te kunnen en van de gids te leren over de afbeeldingen van de friezen van het Parthenon dat we later zouden zien. Ik had gehoopt nog even uit de bus te kunnen stappen om de zuilen van de Zeus tempel in het park te zien maar ik begrijp dat het ochtendprogramma te vol wordt om behalve het Panathenaiko stadion nog uit de bus te kunnen voor andere bezienswaardigheden.
A wealth of ancient treasures is packed into central Athens. On this guided morning tour, you'll uncover some of its megastars, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parthenon and Acropolis – and also enjoy a guided visit to the Acropolis Museum.
You'll be taken to the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Next, follow a route steeped in history, taking in landmarks such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Academy, the National Library and Syntagma Square – home of the Greek parliament.
Then it's on to the Acropolis, where your guide will bring to life the history behind such seminal structures as the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike – and, of course, the Parthenon. Finish the morning with a guided visit to the award-winning Acropolis Museum. It's built over an archaeological site, which can be surveyed as you enter.