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Explore Athens on a 6-hour tour designed for cruise travelers and other visitors who want to spend some time shopping and dining. See important sites and enjoy Greek cuisine in a local restaurant.

Highlights

• Explore the Acropolis site and see its impressive monuments
• Visit the Acropolis Museum, considered the 5th-best museum in the world
• Browse the markets in Monastiraki and enjoy Greek food
• See all major sites
• Eat like local in a traditional Greek restaurant

Description

On this 6-hour Athens tour you’ll have time to experience Greek hospitality, marvel at the ancient monuments of the Acropolis, enjoy some traditional Greek food, and do some shopping. Visit the majestic Acropolis and its ancient monuments, including the Propylae, the Erechtheion, the reconstructed temple of Nike, and of course the Parthenon, which was dedicated to Goddess Athena. Explore the new Acropolis Museum, which is said to be the world’s 5th-best museum. Stop to have a cup of coffee as you take in the Acropolis views. See the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, which in ancient times was the largest temple in Greece. Visit the Panathenaiko Stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. Go on a bit of a run inside the stadium, following in the footsteps of marathon runners, and find the seat of Pierre de Coubertain, the father of the modern Olympic Games. Take in the views of Athens from Mount Lycabettus and watch the changing of the Royal Guards at the Parliament. Pass by the Presidential Palace and the prime minister’s house. Admire Neoclassic buildings such as Athens University, the Numismatic Museum, the National Library, the Cycladic Museum, and the Byzantine Museum. Visit the flea markets in Monastiraki. Explore Plaka's souvenir shops and eat at one of the best restaurants in Athens where you can enjoy traditional Greek food with many delicious courses.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off at Athens hotels or the port of Piraeus, in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle Lunch Bottled water Wi-Fi

Important Information

• Please note the following:
• The Acropolis Museum is open from 08:00-20:00. Tickets cost 20 Euros
• The Acropolis is open from 08:00-19:00 in the summer, and from 08:30-15:00 during the winter (1 November to 31 March).
• The Acropolis ticket costs 30 Euros.
• All sites and museums are closed on 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, 28 October, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Sites are open from 12:00-15:00 on Good Friday and on Holy Saturday from 08:30-15:00. Sites are closed on Easter Sunday and available on Easter Monday from 08:30-15:00.
• During the summer, wearing light clothing and avoiding dark colors is best. As the Acropolis can be very slippery, athletic shoes are recommended.
• You can purchase tax-free items during your shopping trip.
• The order of visits may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Note that the driver cannot escort you inside the sites.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund