With this small-group tour, you get to beat the heat by going early inside the Acropolis. Ascend to the slopes of the Acropolis rock from the south entrance, finding yourself at the Theater of Dionysus, where ancient theatre got glorified. Passing by the Asklepieion, listen to the healing secrets of Asclepius, the mythological figure whom Zeus punished for his supernatural remedies. Your path to Acropolis will soon unfold before you; stand in awe at the Propylaea, the impressive marble gate of the hill, and learn the stories of Athena Nike, the victorious deity worshipped by the Athenians. Parthenon, the monument that encapsulates the principles and values of western civilization, is your next stop, where mythology was put under the service of the city of Athens. Continue by visiting the Erechtheion, the cult temple of Athena, and the actual place where according to ancient Athenians, the battle of Athena and Poseidon took place.

Going down the Acropolis hill, the Acropolis Museum, home to some of the most impressive artifacts of the ancient Greek world, will be your next destination. Your guide will show you statues, artifacts, and everyday items connected to some of the most intriguing stories of ancient Greek life. Capture the beauty of the Caryatids, the beautiful maidens that supported the porch of the Erechtheion temple, and find yourselves in the Parthenon gallery to admire the beautiful metopes -each one featuring a different mythological scene.

This tour will be the highlight of your Athens exploration, a truly enlightening experience that will reveal the hidden symbolism of ancient Greek mythology!