Athens Beyond the Monuments Exploring the Acropolis Quarries

Name: Athens Beyond the Monuments Exploring the Acropolis Quarries
Brand: Viator
Price: 71.31 USD
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The Athenian sun warms your back as you gaze upon Mount Penteli, a marble giant guarding the city's north. This isn't just a mountain; it's the birthplace of Athenian glory. Here, ancient quarries hold secrets of the Parthenon and countless wonders.

Intrigued, you lace up for a hike - perfect for beginners and families. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, picturing the skilled hands that sculpted history from this very stone. Every step whispers tales of a glorious past.

Included

Tour/Hiking English-speaking Certified Guide
Free Photos of the Tour
Traditional Light Snacks
Hotel Pick Up/Drop off (if option selected)

Not included

Food and Drinks
Water
Gratuities

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What you'll do

Take a step back in time on Mount Penteli!
Hike past the ancient marble quarries, a testament to the ingenuity of a bygone era. Imagine the bustling activity as these very stones were extracted to build Athens' iconic structures.
3 hours

Meeting and pickup

50 locations

Pickup details

If you have selected the option with hotel pickup please write down the name of the hotel as well as the address .If you have selected metro station pickup your guide will write you the exact location the day before the activity .

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Zenith Hotel
13 Xouthou, Omonoia Square, Athens, Greece
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Athens City Plaza
43 Veranzerou Street, Athens, Greece
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Zeus Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
2-4 Achilleos Street, Athens, Greece
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Apollo Hotel
10 Achilleos Street, Metaxourghio Square, Athens, Greece
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Titania Hotel
52 Panepistimiou Ave., , Athens, Greece
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Athens Ivy Suites
Petraki 11, Athens, Greece
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The Editor Athens Hotel
5-7 Voreou, Karori, Athens, Greece
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Anixis
23 Leoforos Marathonos, , Athens, Greece
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Novotel Athenes
Michail Voda 4, , Athens, Greece
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Hotel Tier Collection
Viktoros Ougko 31, Athens, Greece
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Bob W Athens Eolou
Vyssis 2, Athens, Greece
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Athens City Hotel By Dionysos
Filis 87, Athens, Greece
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Ambrosia Suites
52 Sokratous, Athens, Greece
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Exarchion Hotel
55 Themistokleous, , Athens, Greece
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Hotel Carolina
55 Kolokotroni, , Athens, Greece
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City Center Athenes Rooms
59 Solomou 3 Floor, Athens, Greece
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Tempi Hotel
Aiolou 29, , Athens, Greece
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ZEUS Essence Athens Central
12 Chalkokondili Street, Athens, Greece
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Jason Inn
12 Agion Assomaton, Athens, Greece
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Hotel Athinea
7 Vilara, , Athens, Greece
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Art Hotel
Marni 27, Athens, Greece
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Apollonion Hotel
1 Leonidou, , Athens, Greece
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Museum Hotel
16, Bouboulinas Str, , Athens, Greece
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Best Western My Athens Hotel
3 Keramikou, Kerameikou & Zinonos, Athens, Greece
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Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
78 Ermou, Athinas 2, Athens, Greece
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Polis Grand Hotel
Veranzerou 10, , Athens, Greece
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Hotel Pergamos
14 Acharnon, Vathis Square, Athens, Greece
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Play Theatrou Athens
5 Theatrou, Athens City Center, Athens, Greece
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MET34 Athens
9 Petraki, Athens, Greece
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Areos Hotel
19 Bouboulinas (Moussio), , Athens, Greece
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Evripides Hotel
79 Evripidou, Athens, Greece
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Heart of Athens
8 Nika Louka Street, Psirri, Athens, Greece
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NLH Kerameikos Hotel - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
6 Samouil Kalogirou & Psaromiligkou, Athens, Greece
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Hotel Metropolis
46 Mitropoleos Str., Plaka, Athens, Greece
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Hotel Katerina
Karolou 20, Karaiskaki Square, Psaron 6, Karaiskaki Square, Athens, Greece
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Hotel Theoxenia
6 Gladstonos, , Athens, Greece
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Hotel Thessaloniki
42 Menandrou, , Athens, Greece
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Hotel El Greco
65 Athinas, , Athens, Greece
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Hotel Lido
2, Nikiforou, Athens, Greece
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Athens21
Athinas 21, Athens, Greece
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Hotel Soudan
47 Mavromichali, , Athens, Greece
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Hotel Serreon
32 Sofokleous, , Athens, Greece
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COLORS Hotel Athens
27-29 Emmanouil Benaki, Athens, Greece
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Pallada Athens Boutique Rooms & Suites
Pallados 17, Athens, Greece
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Classic Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels
Chavriou, Str 7, Athens, Greece
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Emporikon Athens Hotel
Odos Aiolou 27A, Athens, Greece
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Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
Agias Eirinis 7, Athens, Greece
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Acropolis City Life B.H
5 Pittaki, Athens, Greece
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Ares Athens Hotel
Pireos 7, Athens, Greece
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Epidavros Hotel
Koumoundourou 14, , Athens, Greece
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to Bring :Water 1,5lt each participant , Sunscreen ,Outdoor clothing ,Sun hat ,Closed-toe shoes
Closed Toe Hiking Shoes
Driving Time To/From Penteli 1:30-2 hours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.