Half Day Private Shore Excursion Cruise

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

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"

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parthenon

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Plaka

    Stroll through Plaka, the oldest neighbourhood of Athens — neoclassical houses, cafés and craft shops beneath the Acropolis.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Panathenaic Stadium

    Photo stop at the Panathenaic Stadium — the all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Mount Lycabettus

    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).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Presidential Mansion

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by DG PREMIUM

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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