Half Day Private Shore Excursion Cruise

Athens, Greece
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Athens
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Make the most of your day in port with a private, 5-hour Athens shore excursion tailored to your cruise schedule. Your English-speaking chauffeur meets you at Piraeus or Rafina and whisks you into the city in a luxury Mercedes, so you see the best of Athens without a moment wasted.

Take in the Acropolis and the Parthenon, wander the neoclassical lanes of Plaka, and pass the marble Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabetus Hill and Syntagma Square. Explore each stop at your own pace while your chauffeur handles the driving, timing and local tips, then returns you to your ship comfortably on time, guaranteed.

-Private pickup from Piraeus or Rafina cruise port
-Luxury Mercedes with an English-speaking chauffeur
-Acropolis & Parthenon, Plaka, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabetus Hill & Syntagma
-Explore at your own pace — entrance fees optional, paid on site
-Guaranteed on-time return to your ship

Options

Private Tour Shore Excursion

Duration: 5 hours
Half Day: Half Day Private Shore Excursion At Athens
Mercedes Benz V-Class 300d
Pickup included

Licensed Tour Guide

Private Shore Excursion
Mercedes Benz V-Class 300d
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Booster seat
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Parthenon Acropolis "to be paid on site"
  • Panathenaic Stadium "to be paid on site"

What to expect

  1. Parthenon
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    See the Acropolis and the Parthenon — the crowning icons of ancient Athens. Free time to walk the sacred rock and take in views over the city, at a relaxed private pace.
  2. Plaka
    1h
    Stroll through Plaka, the oldest neighbourhood of Athens — neoclassical houses, cafés and craft shops beneath the Acropolis.
  3. Panathenaic Stadium
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Photo stop at the Panathenaic Stadium — the all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
  4. Mount Lycabettus
    30m
    Ascend Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in Athens, for a panoramic photo stop over the whole city, the Acropolis and the sea beyond. Optional funicular to the summit (own expense).
  5. Syntagma Square Fountain
    Pass by
    Drive past Syntagma Square, the heart of modern Athens — home to the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the Evzones perform the ceremonial Changing of the Guard.
  6. Presidential Mansion
    10m
    Photo stop at the Presidential Mansion, the official residence of the President of Greece, guarded around the clock by the Evzones — the ceremonial Presidential Guard in their distinctive traditional Greek uniform.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

At Piraeus (or Rafina) cruise port, your DG PREMIUM chauffeur will be waiting at the terminal exit / designated pickup area, holding a sign with the lead traveler's name. Travelers share their ship name and docking time at booking, so we time the pickup and guarantee an on-time return to the ship.

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
€400.00 per group
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by DG PREMIUM · Booked through Viator
More activities in Athens
From
€400.00 per group
Check availability