Shore Excursion Half day Private Athens tour

5.0
(5 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

We will take you to 5 hours city tour in Athens starting from your cruise terminal. We will wait for you at the exit of your terminal holding a sign with your name and drive you to the city centre. We will climb up the Acropolis hill to see the famous Parthenon, temple for Goddess Athens standing above the city. The Erechthion, partialy dedicated to Poseidon and of course the monumental gateway of the Acropolis fortress. Of course will not miss the temple of the king of Gods, Zeus, and the historical 1896 Olympic stadium. Next stop will be the changing of the guard at the old Palace and then we will drive you through the city to take pictures of the beautiful neoclasic buildings and then up to the highest hill of Athens where you will enjoy an unforgettable view. Lastly follows the pride of the city, the New Acropolis Museum, where you will see closer the sculptures of the Parthenon, the finest peices of art dated in the Golden Age. Experience what Athens was and what it is today!

What's Included

Bottles of water on board.
Private transportation
WiFi on board
A licensed tour guide can be arranged upon request.
Admission tickets can be arranged upon request (35 euros each for the Acropolis and the Museum)

Meeting and pickup

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

We will wait to meet you at your cruise terminal holding a sign with your name or at the lobby of your hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Climb up the Acropolis hill to see the famous Parthenon, temple for Goddess Athens standing above the city. The Erechthion, partialy dedicated to Poseidon, the God of the Ocean and of course the monumental gateway of the Acropolis fortress.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    Of course will not miss the temple of the king of Gods, Zeus, standing as the largest temple ever built in Greece. We will drive by the imposimg columns and if you wish can even do a quick stop for a closer view.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stop to take a picture of the historical Stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will drive you up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabrttus hill, where you will enjoy an unforgettable view.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Next stop will be the changing of the guard at the old Palace above the central square of Athens. Witness the Evzones unit of the Greek Army guarding with discipline the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Drive by the Academy of Athens, part of the first University of Greece, standing as the most beautiful neoclassical building in the country.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will visit the New Acropolis Museum, where you will see closer the sculptures of the Parthenon, the finest peices of art dated in the Golden Age.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included

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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The drive from your Cruise terminal to the city and from the city centre back to the port is 30 minutes for each ride.
Supplied by Tour In Greece - TIG travel

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Cancellation Policy

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