Shore Excursion Half day Private Athens tour

5.0 (6 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

We will take you to 5 hours city tour in Athens starting from your cruise terminal. We will wait for you at the exit of your terminal holding a sign with your name and drive you to the city centre. We will climb up the Acropolis hill to see the famous Parthenon, temple for Goddess Athens standing above the city. The Erechthion, partialy dedicated to Poseidon and of course the monumental gateway of the Acropolis fortress. Of course will not miss the temple of the king of Gods, Zeus, and the historical 1896 Olympic stadium. Next stop will be the changing of the guard at the old Palace and then we will drive you through the city to take pictures of the beautiful neoclasic buildings and then up to the highest hill of Athens where you will enjoy an unforgettable view. Lastly follows the pride of the city, the New Acropolis Museum, where you will see closer the sculptures of the Parthenon, the finest peices of art dated in the Golden Age. Experience what Athens was and what it is today!

Options

Private Van up to 6 Passengers

Private Luxury Mini Van (A/C)
Pickup included

Private Bus up to 12Passengers

Private Luxury Mini Bus (A/C)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottles of water on board.
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • A licensed tour guide can be arranged upon request.
  • Admission tickets can be arranged upon request (50 euros each for the Acropolis and the Museum)

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Climb up the Acropolis hill to see the famous Parthenon, temple for Goddess Athens standing above the city. The Erechthion, partialy dedicated to Poseidon, the God of the Ocean and of course the monumental gateway of the Acropolis fortress.
  2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Pass by
    Of course will not miss the temple of the king of Gods, Zeus, standing as the largest temple ever built in Greece. We will drive by the imposimg columns and if you wish can even do a quick stop for a closer view.
  3. Panathenaic Stadium
    5m
    Stop to take a picture of the historical Stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896!
  4. Mount Lycabettus
    15m
    We will drive you up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabrttus hill, where you will enjoy an unforgettable view.
  5. Changing of the Guard Ceremony
    10m
    Next stop will be the changing of the guard at the old Palace above the central square of Athens. Witness the Evzones unit of the Greek Army guarding with discipline the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  6. Academy of Athens
    Pass by
    Drive by the Academy of Athens, part of the first University of Greece, standing as the most beautiful neoclassical building in the country.
  7. Acropolis Museum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit the New Acropolis Museum, where you will see closer the sculptures of the Parthenon, the finest peices of art dated in the Golden Age.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will wait to meet you at your cruise terminal holding a sign with your name or at the lobby of your hotel

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The drive from your Cruise terminal to the city and from the city centre back to the port is 30 minutes for each ride.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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