A superlative Athenian experience, this guided driving and walking tour celebrates the city's major historic and cultural sites. Visit the New Acropolis Museum, resplendent with one of the richest collections of Greek antiquities in the world. Climb the steep steps through the Propylaea, the monumental gateway to the Acropolis, and visit the spectacular ruins of an ancient Greek civilization. Marvel at the Parthenon, an immense structure of incredible architectural sophistication, the sacred site of Erectheum, and the graceful Porch of the Caryatids. A sumptuous lunch including wine and ancient Greek delicacies refreshes you for an afternoon of independent sightseeing in the Plaka, a lively shopping district with cobblestone lanes, colorful stores, tempting cafes, and local museums. A driving tour takes you through Athens for photo opportunities at the Old Olympic Stadium, the Parliament, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.