Athens Full Day Private Tour

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Get around Athens’ most-cherished attractions and explore iconic sites in the city that invented western civilization on this full-day private tour.

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Highlights

Admire the most iconic Athenian buildings and districts
Discover breathtaking panoramic views from Lycabettus Hill
Explore the pinnacle of architecture, the Acropolis
See the Hellenic Parliament guards
Drive to the Parthenon and visit the Acropolis Museum

Description

Your private tour begins with pickup from your hotel/apartment in Athens, the airport, or Piraeus port. First, you'll travel to the iconic Acropolis, where you'll witness the city's rich history etched into the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. Then you will visit the new Acropolis Museum, an architectural marvel housing a vast collection of treasures. Next, head to the city center to visit Syntagma Square, the Greek Parliament, and the impressive Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the heart of modern Athens and the Athens trilogy. Your tour continues to the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Nearby, you'll enjoy the cool shade of the National Gardens and see the Zappeion Megaro Hall, one of the city's most important neoclassical buildings. Afterward, you'll visit the Ancient Agora, the historical center of Athenian life, and the Roman Agora, a testament to the city's Roman era. The route then takes you through the picturesque Plaka area and up to Lycabettus Hill, where you can savor the breathtaking view of Athens. Finally, you'll be returned to your hotel, the airport, or the port, concluding a comprehensive and enriching tour of this historic city.

Includes

Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site) Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off Private transportation Air-conditioned vehicle WiFi on board Bottled water

Important Information

Drivers are not licensed tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide commentary in fluent English
Although your driver will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer most of your questions about the places you visit on this tour
Licensed tour guide is available at an additional cost