Classical Athens - Bike Tour

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Atene, Grecia

Il programma nel dettaglio

Why to BOOK This Tour?

Discover the city's historic sights and trails on this bike ride that while goes off traffic, presents all the world famous sights of Athens, also some less known but worth seeing attractions and includes captivating photo stops as well as a surprise stop for a local snack.



Itinerary: (9km aprox.):

1st Part

We ride around the rock of Acropolis next to the ancient walks of the philosophers and famous politicians of Athens democracy. We cycle at the North slope and after discovering an old small but significant University, we reach the alleys of the picturesque Anafiotika neighbourhood.



2nd Part

We continue cycling among very old areas only to admire the remains of a great civilisation. The Roman Forum and the Ancient Agora dominate this part of the tour before we reach the Kerameikos site. We continue across the Psiri district home of graffiti walls, colourful streets and vivid cafes.



3rd Part

We move forward into the heart and the most authentic place of Athens. We ride on cobblestone alleys to explore the hidden face of the ancient city. Legends, anecdotes and graphic spots all blend harmonically to stimulate your imagination.



4th Part

Our tour will continue with the charged atmosphere of the original Olympic Games stadium, the impressive surroundings and the imposing Temple of Zeus. We head back to solebike office to conclude your Athens bike tour.



Highlights

• Walk up the Areopagus Hill for a panoramic city view

• Travel into time as you stroll among the narrow alleys of Anafiotika

• Photograph the Roman Forum and the emblematic Tower of the Winds

• Witness the remains of the birthplace of Democracy at Agora

• View Keramikos sight, the resting place of the heroes

• Discover the imposing graffiti of the legendary Psiri

• Stop at Monastiraki to listen to the wispers of city's eternal history

• Feel the essence of the oldest part of Athens while cycling in Plaka

• Take a snapshot under the mysterious Hadrian Arch

• Stand in front of the biggest marble stadium, the Panathenaic Stadium

• Take a look among the columns of the challenging Zappeion

• Admire the impressive soldiers of the Presidential Guard



Important notice

All of our bike tours are leaded by our experience tour leaders. Your tour leader is a skilled local, always enthusiastic to share his/her knowledge about all worth seeing in our beautiful city as well as to provide useful information for scheduling your own visits.



Will also offer tips about places to discover, shopping areas but also recommendations of our favourite places to eat and to enjoy the night life or to make short excursions to nearby attractions.