Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options

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(6 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence sit back in comfort as our experienced professional tour driver takes you on a private tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & Changing of the Guards, so you won't miss anything during your visit

Additional Booking options allow you to add either lunch (Gold package); or Lunch plus an Expert Private Guide for the Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum (Platinum package).

What's Included

Groups of 8 or more persons: A Licensed Guide is included for the Acropolis
SILVER PACKAGE (5hr): Superior Class Sedan, Minivan or Sprinter. Depending on group size
PLATINUM PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Mercedes. Lunch. Expert Guide for Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
GOLD PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles. Traditional Greek Lunch
Food and drinks unless specified by tour package
Entrance Fees
Licensed guide for archaeological sites unless specified by tour package. Available on request
Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge

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 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. A supplement may apply for a larger vehicle. o Pick up from Athens Airport & areas outside of central Athens on request. A supplement may apply

Itinerary

Duration: 5 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 cyclopedian 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 Theater 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 theatre, 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.

    10 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 centre of life in the city

    Admission ticket free
  • 9
    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
  • 10
    Athens

    LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch in a local Taverna run for over 35 years by the same family. Meat or Vegetarian options are available together with Greek Salad and Starter or Dessert (daily menu's may vary).

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Gold or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
  • GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You may add an expert guide for one or more sites on request, or choose our Platinum option that includes a guide.
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