Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour

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  • Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Ilioupoli, Greece
  • Product code: 187543P2
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece

A private half day Athens tour usually starts with the visit of the Acropolis hill, the symbol of the Golden Age of Athens.
You will admire the imposing architecture and the perfection of the construction of the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the temple of wingless Victory, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece

The New Acropolis Museum is one of the most meritorious museums of the world. In a total area of 25000 square meters you can admire many valuable exhibits of the Acropolis, very interesting temporary exhibitions as well as the archeological excadation beneath the Museum.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece

The Panathenaic or Kallimarmaro Stadium is the stadium which hosted the First Modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Made intirely by Pentelic marble can still accomodate 60.000 spectators!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece

The temple of Olympian Zeus used to be the largest temple in Greece. Unfortunately only 16 columns are surviving almost 2.000 years after its construction by the Roman Emperor Hadrian.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Change of Guards, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece

You can watch the Change of the Presidential Guards and the Tomb of the Uknown Soldier in front of the Parliament Hous or Old Royal Palace in Syntagma Square.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece

Mount Lycabettus is the highest hill of Athens, from where you can enjoy an astonishing panoramic view of Athens.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

Plaka is the oldest neighborhood of Athens. We can drive at the narrow streets of the most picturesque spot of the city or even spend some time walking around the shops.

Pass By: Monastiraki, Athens Greece

Monastiraki square is the most famous commercial district of Athens. We can pass by and take a look at the shops, the flea market, the central food market of Athens and the Ancient Agora from outside.


Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking driver (NOT licensed to accompany you in the archeological sites and Museums)

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees to archeological sites and museums
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Licensed Tour Guide (on request at an additional cost)
  • Airport pick up and drop off (on request at an additional cost)

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Traveler pickup is offered
For pick-ups outside of Athens, Airport or other ports besides Piraeus, please make a special request.
Pick up locations
-Hotel: you will meet your driver at the hotel's loby
-Cruise ship: you will meet your driver at the terminal's meeting point holding a sign with your name
-Airport: you will meet your driver at the arrival hall holding a sign with your name
All the vehicles used are brand new and fully equipped.
-For groups of 1-3 persons you shall expect a black sedan.
-For groups of 4-8 persons you shall expect a black minivan.

Ports

  • Piraeus Port

Duration

5 hours(approx.)

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed

Near public transportation

Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate

Our sedans and minivan have room for a wheelchair to be stored but they are not eqquipped with a special ramp or elevator.

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : joan_f
Our driver, Socrates was AMAZING, informative, kind, wonderful suggestions, listened to what we wanted to do and provided it to perfection. We truly cannot say enough good things about him. Requesting him is a must!
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Posted On : 2023-09-14


Posted By : Henrik_J
The driver was very knowledgeable about all the sites in Athens and the history. We would recommend this to anyone who visit Athens especially if you only have short time.
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Posted On : 2023-08-19


Posted By : Deborah_W
This tour was absolutely wonderful. Our guide, Aristolitis, was the best! Would recommend to request him! Very fluent in English and very knowledgeable about Athens. Made the trip interesting and shared his personal experiences! On a scale of 1-10 he definitely is a 10!
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Posted On : 2023-06-30


Posted By : Charissa_D
The driver name is George. He came on that the right time as stated in our tour. He was punctual, he was polite friendly and knowledgeable. Overall the tour was very good.
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Posted On : 2022-10-02


Posted By : Maryann_M
Alex, our tour guide was absolutely amazing, very fluent in English, he was very patient, knowledgeable and accommodating, he made our experience well worth it, also thanks to Evangelous for accommodating our Ferry transfer.
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Posted On : 2021-10-01