Athens Highlights with Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Private luxury tour combining the Highlights of Athens with a road trip to the site of Ancient Corinth & clifftop Acrocorinth. In the company of an experienced tour driver visit the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & changing of the guards, and after lunch sit back in one of our new full leather Mercedes models with WiFi as you set off towards the Peloponnese with a photo stop at the Corinth Canal & onward to Ancient Corinth & if desired, ascend to explore the citadel of Acrocorinth above the Ancient site.

Exclusive to your group alone with door to door return transfer to your hotel or cruise ship, this comprehensive and 'go at your own pace' tour aims to provide you with one of the most outstanding experiences of your visit and is suitable for small groups, couples, families & all ages.
To make things hassle free you can also choose the lunch option to include a delicious 3-Course traditional meal

What's Included

First class transport: Mercedes EClass Sedan; Minivan or Sprinter
Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
Flexible pick up time on request
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
Athens Hotel, Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return
Entrance fees
Licensed guide for guiding in Archaelogical sites. Available on request
Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with extra cost
Food and Drinks unless specified

Meeting and pickup

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

o Pick up time flexible on request. We suggest 07:30 but if a later time is preferred we will start according to your needs o For Airport pickup and locations outside of Athens there may be a supplement. We will advise on booking. o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Athens

    PICKUP IN ATHENS. Your friendly Private Tour Driver will be at your Hotel, Cruise Ship or Athens Residence ready to meet you at the agreed time and outline the tour ahead as you make yourself comfortable in one of our new Mercedes Models with complimentary chilled bottled water and Wifi.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Our day starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens & surrounded by its amazing cyclopean' wall, ' wall, wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. The Acropolis is home to the Parthenon, but also many other amazing monuments. You will first enter through the giant ‘Propylaia’ behind which once stood a gold encrusted statue of the Goddess Athena. You will also see the Temple of Athena Nike (or 'Viktory') from 420 BC before other important sites such as the mythical Erechtheion, unique in its construction with its iconic statues of the Caryatids, and the World’s oldest Theatre of Dionysus from the 6th Century BC, which would have seen the very first performances of ancient plays by Sophocles and Euripides among others. The impressive & fully renovated Roman theater, Herodius Atticus, completed in AD 161, also in the site, was dedicated to the wife of a rich benefactor and still hosts a vibrant public summer program.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Considered widely as a masterpiece of science, engineering and culture, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena and would have originally housed her impressive statue. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, some of which can be seen in the nearby Museum.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site. If you prefer you can continue without entering also.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    This Colossal temple at the center of Athens was dedicated to the God Zeus, head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC and the temple was home to a richly adorned statue, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    Main square of Athens housing the Hellenic Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics. At the square you will also see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and impressive Changing Of The Guard’s ceremony, with the iconic 'Evzone’s' in their traditional uniform.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Monastiraki Square at the heart of the Old-Town is a vibrant center of life in the city

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Our first stop towards the Peloponnese is at the impressive Corinth canal as your driver describes its many interesting ill-fated and varied History’s from Ancient times to the present.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    After a short drive further into the Peloponnese we stop to explore the beautifully preserved remains of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece’s most powerful and influential city states of Antiquity. Stroll through the streets, temples, markets, and fountains in the footsteps of the Classical Greeks, Ancient Romans & St. Paul before you. Refreshments & rest stops are also on hand at the local Cafes at its entrance if needed and there is a small onsite museum dedicated to the finds from the ancient city.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Athens

    DROP OFF. Finally, your driver will see you back safely & directly to your Athens Residence or Cruise Ship before wishing you a fond farewell and hope to see you back soon again!

    5 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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