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We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy the history & culture.
Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and you will see Athens from all different angles.
If you have little time, or would like to avoid the summer heat in Athens while climbing Acropolis Hill, we recommend a 5 hour evening tour.
Please proceed Tickets for Acropolis hill only on line.
The tour starts with a convenient pickup from your location and takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Lycabetus hill with a panoramic view of Athens and many more sites.
Do not hesitate to request another pick up or drop off location for example Athens International airport (Distance from Athens center 36 km, this has an extra charge for road tolls, parking fees & distance).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens center or Piraeus Port, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. We suggest you start the tour at: 5.00 pm in the summer, or earlier in winter time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs. Please do not hesitate to request another pick up/drop off location (for Athens airport, an extra charge is applicable for toll roads & distance 35 km)
Itinerary
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1
Visit the ancient temple on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Olympic Zeus. Largest temple in Greece. Ticket cost 3€ Nov1st / Mar31st) and 6€ (Apr1st/Oct31st)
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the Acropolis hill and includes: Dionysus & Herodion theaters, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon Temple, which was dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Acropolis Hill Ticket includes all the sites above. Cost 10€ from (Nov1st / Mar31st) and 20€ from (Apr1st/Oct31st)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Old palace from 1800 serve now as Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards & a memorial for unidentified soldiers. See and take photos of the famous Evzones / soldiers in their unique costumes. Stop for Photography
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with the statues of Socrates, & Plato. Stop for photography
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in a landmark 1800 neoclassical building, decorated with Ionic columns and fresco.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The highest hill in center of Athens 280m ( 1000 feet) with a panoramic 360 view of the city. Great opportunity for Panoramic Photos from Acropolis, Stadium, Aegean Sea. Minibus it's difficult to approach.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Kolonaki, literally "Little Column", is a neighborhood in central Athens. It is located on the southern slopes of Lycabettus hill. Its name derives from the two metre column (located in Kolonaki Square) that defined the area even before a single house had been built there. Have dinner in a traditional elegant Greek restaurant, which combines the excellent quality in a good value (optional choice)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8
Kalimarmaro Stadium (fine Marble stadium) which held the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Stop for photography
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive via Omonia square significant with peace between political parties.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bookings: You have the flexibility of two options! Full payment or a Deposit (Pay deposit 50% of total amount) - Reserve the tour at a lower rate (than Option/ Full Pay) with a deposit 50% with credit card at the time of booking. The remaining 50% will be payable on your tour date in cash to your driver/ tour leader.
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 12 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museums. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided.
- This is a private, flexible tour and available from Athens or Piraeus port. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend trip, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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