Daily Tours - GRT 01 - Scooter Tour Code | Route Name
GRT01 | Scooter Tour
Location
Athens – Attica, Greece
Type of route | Route grading level
Paved roads | Intermediate level 2
Number of participants
2 -6 riders
Duration
Half or full day
Dates
All year organized upon request
Route distance
50 km
Riding time
5-7
Recommended for… This route is recommended for those who wish to ride around and get to know the historical capital of Greece in a notably flexible manner, avoiding all the hassle of the city’s traffic congestion. Move comfortably and swiftly around Athens and get a thorough overview of the beauty of Europe’s most ancient city of all.
Tour description This tour will present you with the history and civilization of Athens, taking you on your scooter through the main historical, archaeological and cultural monuments and key sights of the country’s capital.
Notable Sights of the Tour These include the Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Temple of Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian, the Panathenaic Stadium (the "Kallimarmaron", which is the site of the first modern Olympic Games that took place in 1896), the area of Plaka, Hadrian's Library, the Roman Agora, the Ancient Agora of Athens, the former royal palace, the Parliament, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Varvakeios meat & fish market, Lycabettus hill, the New Acropolis Museum, and the Archaeological Museum.
INFO: As the cradle of ancient civilisation, Athens is home to a great number of historical and archaeological sites that attract every traveler’s gaze. Accordingly, its history is deeply engraved on many sites, such as the Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Areios Pagos, the hill of Philopappos, the Temple of Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian, the Panathenaic Stadium (the "Kallimarmaron", which is where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896), the area of Plaka, Hadrian's Library, the Roman Agora, and the Ancient Agora of Athens. At the same time, visitors can also explore the city’s modern history by visiting the former royal palace, the Zappeion Hall at Syntagma Square, the Parliament, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Catholic cathedral, the Athens Academy, the University of Athens, the National library, and the Archaeological Museum. As a modern capital city, Athens offers something that will satisfy everyone’s wishes, a few examples being its commercial centre, the area around Monastiraki and its famous flea market, Kerameikos, Gazi, Thission and Psirri with their trendy bars and restaurants, the Varvakeios market that offers fresh meat and fish produce for you to enjoy, Athens City Hall, Kotzia square, Omonia square, Kolonaki (which is the ‘high end’ of downtown Athens), Lycabettus hill, the statue of the Runner (a large statue made of glass), the War Museum, the Byzantine Museum, and the Museum of Cycladic Art. Athens is, indeed, a city that never runs out of surprises!
All tours can be adjusted according to your own requirements and wishes. All tours and journeys depart and end at our company premises.
Included in the tour price:
Motorcycle rental | Basic third party insurance. | Safety lock for the motorcycle. A safety technician with his own motorcycle. Photographs or videos from the tour. Planning and organisation of the tour and providing participants with information prior to departure regarding the day’s schedule. Free luggage storage in Athens. Half or one day’s riding on predetermined routes. Road navigation map of the tour (depending on availability). Not included in the tour price:
Comprehensive motorcycle insurance or coinsurance. Fuel, toll fees, boat tickets. Entrance tickets for scheduled visits to sights, entrance and guide fees within archaeological sites. Everything marked in the itinerary as ‘optional’. Additional provisions (extra charges apply):
Travel insurance. Driver’s helmet and/or passenger’s helmet upon agreement regarding sizing. Meeting and transport from Athens International Airport (or from another pick-up location of your choice). | Luggage cases, GPS, action cameras (GoPro, Sony or similar). Recommended fleet for the tour: HONDA SH 150i ABS T or similar.
ANDELI ®Mototouring™ Motorcycle Leisure Guided Tours, Scooters & Motorcycle Rentals & Lease E-MAIL: info@andelimototouring.gr ■ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/andelimototouring ■ Address : 355 Mesogeion Avenue, 15231 Chalandri - Attica, Greece (Hellas) GPS: 38°00'38.2"N 23°48'30.6"E TEL. +30 210 65.33.968 ■ FAX: +30 210 65.33.971 ■ MOB. +30 699 311 3004 ■ +30 69 447 92 300
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