Athens: Private City Highlights Luxury Car Tour

Athens: Private City Highlights Luxury Car Tour

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Discover Athens on this 4-hour private tour. Explore iconic sites of the city that invented western civilization from the comfort of a top of the line Mercedes Benz vehicle.

Highlights

Enjoy the privacy and comfort of your personal Mercedes Benz vehicle and driver
See the most iconic Athenian buildings and districts
Discover breath taking panoramic views from the Lycabettus Hill
Explore the pinnacle of architecture on the Acropolis

Description

After pick-up from your hotel or port by private driver your first stop is the heart of Athens, the Acropolis. Observe the city’s rich history, documented in every piece of marble gracing the Parthenon, Erechtheion and Propylaea. From the rocky heights view the new Acropolis Museum, an architectural jewel which hosts a rich variety of treasures. From there head towards the city centre to see Syntagma Square, the Greek Parliament and the impressive Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the heart of the modern Greek Republic. Then enter the most cosmopolitan quarter with its elegant shops and countless dining options. Next take the road to the Panathenaic Stadium which hosted the first modern Olympic Games at their revival in 1896. Nearby enjoy the cool shade of the National Gardens and view the Zappeion Megaro Hall, one of the city’s most important and impressive neoclassical buildings. Finally, your route will pass by the picturesque Plaka area to enjoy the famous view from the Lycabettus Hill. Savour the sight of Athens laid out before you illuminated and noble.

Includes

Bottle of water for each passenger on-board Wifi on-board Hotel pick-up and drop off service (if option chosen) Local taxes
Licensed tour guide Entrance fee to the Acropolis Personal expenses Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

The drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer most of your questions about the places you visit with this tour