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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Dear travellers welcome!
After many years of experience in tourism this is the best selling option so you can get a full taste of the city of Athens and the Acropolis, plus the most beautiful drive to the south of Attica Peninsula, following the coastline to Poseidon's Temple. You will be guided by an expert, fluent in English Athenian driver. He CANNOT enter the sites with you. You will be provided with quality commentary along the way. Learn the history of ancient and modern Athens and the fascinating mythology behind it. Start with going back 2500 years in history by visiting the Acropolis. Explore the different neighborhoods of Athens and all the points of interest. Your driver can give you many useful tips. Eat the best fresh local Greek food after discussing your choices with your driver. This tour is PRIVATE so there is flexibility if you desire to remove or add something as long as it doesn't exceed the duration of the tour. We will make sure you have the most amazing day!
What's included
Comfortable transportion. A/C, Bottled Water
Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
Tickets to the sites. Acropolis 30 euros pp Poseidon's Temple 20 euros pp
Gratuities (At your discretion)
Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra Cost ~300 euros paid to the guide
Lunch
What to expect
Acropolis
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
First stop the Acropolis hill. A bucket list visit for milions around the globe. Witness from up and close the most perfectly designed building in history and the most copied one. The Parthenon, or in Greek Parthenonas meaning the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the daughter of Zeus the god of the Gods. This is the cradle of the Western civilization, where the foundation were put and where democracy was born. Learn the fascinating history behind the Acropolis and the ancient myths related to it. Admire also the temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea, and last but not least the Erechtheon with its beatiful 6 maidens statues. On the slopes of the Acropolis there is probably the oldest theater in the world from 600 BCE and also a Roman odeon used to this day.
Monastiraki
Pass by the very busy square of Monastiraki with the flea market, the antique market, shops, restaurants and also some archaeological sites. Your driver will help you navigate and provide tips for each area.
Central Market
Pass by the central meat and fish market of Athens. Smell all the herbs and spices sold in the cute small shops in the front of the market. If you desire and it's possible for the driver to safely park the car so you can hop off and get a look inside this loud and busy market. Get the feeling of every day Athenian life.
Academy of Athens
Pass by the most beautiful neoclassical building in the world. Amazing design reminding ancient temples. Beautiful statues of Greek gods and philosophers. Next the first univercity of Greece and the old national library. This is called the trilogy and all where built around late 19th century.
Plateia Syntagmatos
20m
Witness the changing of the president's guards. A ceremony taking place every hour on the hour in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier where we pay respect to all the Greek soldiers lost in battle and their bodies never returned home. Their traditional uniform is full of symbolisms behind them, related to our recent history. A very important thing to see to understand the pride and discipline of the young Greek soldiers doing their duty for 1 year like every other Greek male over 18 years old.
Kallimarmaro
10m
The olympic stadium, built for the 1896 first modern Olympic games. Unique because it is all built by beautiful pure white marble from Pendeli mountain as the Acropolis, 10 miles from the city. Every year this is the finishing line of the authentic Marathon run where it was born.
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
15m
Now the million dollar view. Admire the city from the best view point up in Lycabetus hill. Get a real sence of the size of this big city.
Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
1h
Now the most scenic driving route in Greece. Follow the beatiful coastline all the way to Poseidon's temple. On the way you can enjoy a nice meal by the blue water.
Lake Vouliagmeni
10m
On our way to the temple of Poseidon we will make a quick stop at Vouliagmeni lake which is a very rare formation. Brakish water with a steady temperature all year round. A natural spa!
Temple of Poseidon
1h · Admission ticket not included
Now we arrive at the temple of Poseidon overlooking the beautiful Aegean sea and some nearby Aegean islands. Here you will witness one of the most beautiful sunsets in Greece from inside the archaeological site.
Lavrio
Pass by
After the sunset we continue on our way back to Athens and we pass by Lavrion port, an area rich in minerals and one of the oldest industrial cities of ancient times because here were the silver mines of Athens which made Athens able to build the Acropolis and the 200 Tririm warships that made her the most powerful Greek city state in the classical period. A good stop for some ice cream before heading back.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up and drop off included from your accomodation or cruise ship. Airport pick up or drop off and areas outside Athens will have an additional cost.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is already included to the total duration.
Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
