Enlightened Athens & Corinth in a Full Day Private Sightseeing

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A private tour that covers some of the most famous attractions such as the Acropolis-Parthenon & the million-photographed Corinth Canal along with many more impressives ones in the comfort of your own private transportation.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour driver, best-mannered with great knowledge of the Greek history & culture
Entrance fees
Licensed English speaking tour guide, only upon request and extra charge

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge Pick up / drop off at Athens airport Pick up / drop off at Piraeus or Rafina ports Pick up / drop off at designated places

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our first stop is the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon (main temple), Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Caryatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater and finally the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos (the first ancient court and the place that St. Paul preached the Christianity for the fist time in Athens).

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Our next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus (the largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times)

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Then we visit the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896)

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    A visit to the memorial of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square, is necessary!

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Let's continue and see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library)

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Finally we reach Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens)and don't forget to take some pictures and a memory in your mind and heart of the entire city. When you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch;the tour will guide you to a traditional Athens restaurant or tavern.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    After your lunch, it's time to drive to the peninsula of Athens, Peloponnese and visit the Corinth Canal that connects the Ionian with the Aegean Sea and Ancient Corinth (the city of Apollo and Afrodite, plus one of the most important visits of St. Paul)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Ancient Corinth was an important state city during the ancient years, the richest and most famous port of the ancient Greece. There you can visit both Greek and Roman arhitectures at the archaeological site and the museum.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Enjoy Greece Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Luxury Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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