In this Cristian tour, we will follow the footsteps of Apostle Paul in Athens. Visit the most important memorials in Athens together with apostle Paul’s choices!
Highlights of the Astounding 8-h private tour in Athens following Paul’ steps
- Visit the Mars hill
- The Acropolis and its Partenon
- The ancient agora
- The famous Kesariani monastery
- An original prototype Byzantine church
- The Parliament and the change of the guards
Itinerary of the full day 8-hour Christian private tour following the footsteps of St.Paul in Athens
Experience this full-day Athens taxi private tour following in the footsteps of St. Paul in Athens, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Areopagus (Hill of Ares), the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, Presidential Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the University and the National Library, Monastiraki, the Plaka, the ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, The Byzantine Museum, the new Acropolis Museum, Lycabettus Hill, Piraeus, the Monastery of Kaisariani
Description of the full-day Christian private tour following the footsteps of St.Paul in Athens
Parthenon
Athens taxi tour starts our full-day private tour by visiting the city of Athens, the birthplace of Western Culture.
We begin our Athens city tour with a visit to the site of some of the most exquisite pieces of architecture in history, the world-renowned Acropolis of Athens, including visits to the Parthenon and the Erechtheion.
We will continue this private tour in Athens with a visit to the nearby Areopagus (Hill of Ares), where St. Paul delivered his famous sermon (Acts 17:22).
Your private tour ends with the highlights of modern Athens: passing by the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, Presidential Mansion, Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the University and the National Library.
Together with Athens taxi tours, you will visit the area of Monastiraki, the Plaka, the Ancient Agora (where St. Paul preached to the Athenians), the Roman Agora, two of the many museums (the Byzantine Museum and the new Acropolis Museum are recommended), spend a little time shopping in the many stores along the way and the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus with its remarkable panoramic view of Athens and Piraeus port.
Byzantine Church in Athens
After lunch, we will continue our Athens taxi private tour in the afternoon by visiting Piraeus port, the biggest port in Greece and the spot where St. Paul disembarked when he came to visit Athens from northern Greece.
Afterward, we will make our way to the Monastery of Kaisariani, founded in the 11th century A.D. and dedicated to the Epiphany of the Virgin Mary in the Temple. The monastery is located just a few minutes of travel outside the city in a tranquil site where you can pause for a while for some reflective repose.
We will end this private tour in the afternoon, allowing you to explore the lively city of Athens at your own leisure.
You can customize this private tour at any time, either on the way together with your private chauffeur or in advance by contacting our Athens Taxi Tours team.
Highly recommended for cruise travelers visiting Athens just for a day in order to enjoy a tour of Athens in one of the most famous Greece tours in the world.
