Athens: Acropolis and City Highlights Half-Day Tour

Exarcheia, Athens



Visit Athens and explore 5,000 years of history. See the Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus as your driver tasks you around the city in comfort.

Highlights

  • Be impressed with a visit to the Parthenon, a 5th-century temple
  • View the Hellenic Parliament and go to the quiet Plaka district of the city
  • Tour around the city with a hassle-free ride with your own driver
  • Explore an exciting culinary scene and new neighborhoods you'll love to discover

Description

Welcome to Athens, the capital city of Greece and the birthplace of democracy. Athens has been a travel destination since antiquity. It is the city and the country of hospitality. You will live in great moments. If you’re short on time but want to see everything that Athens has to offer, take a five- to six-hour tour by private transportation. The day starts with convenient pickup from your hotel. Traveling by private car enables you to take advantage of your time. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed guide at an additional charge. 1. Acropolis, 1 hour - Parthenon, - Erechtheion, - Temple of Athena Nike, - Theater of Dionysus, - Herod Atticus Odeon, 2. Acropolis Museum, 1 hour 3. Panathenaic Stadium, 10 minutes 4. Temple of Olympian Zeus, 10 minutes - Arch of Hadrian, Pass by without stopping - Zappeion, Pass by without stopping - National Garden, Pass by without stopping - Hellenic Parliament, Pass by without stopping - Syntagma, Pass by without stopping 5. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 15 minutes - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Pass by without stopping - The Academy of Athens, Pass by without stopping - National Library of Greece, Pass by without stopping 6. Plaka, 1 hour - Monastiraki, Pass by without stopping - Hadrian's Library, Pass by without stopping - Ancient Agora of Athens, Pass by without stopping - Stoa of Attalos, Pass by without stopping

Includes

English-speaking driver with knowledge of the history Assistance with purchasing skip-the-line tickets (customer covers ticket cost) Hotel, Airbnb, and Port Piraeus pickup and drop-off (without extra charge) Private transportation Tour Air-conditioned vehicle WiFi on board Mobile chargers Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with air-conditioning and child seats Bottled water

Excludes

Tickets for all archaeological places and museums Licensed tour guide upon request depending on availability The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you Airport pickup and drop-off (charge upon request) Entrance fee — Acropolis EUR 30.00 per person Entrance fee - Acropolis Museum EUR 20.00 per person

Important Information

  • The tour starts with convenient pickup from your hotel (where they will be waiting for you at the reception), an Airbnb, the Port of Piraeus (meeting you right outside your cruise ship with a sign displaying your name), or a metro or bus station. Traveling by private car enables you to take advantage of your time. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed guide at an additional charge.
  • Luxurious Mercedes Benz Sedan/Mini Van/Mini Bus
  • Visit the top sights of Athens in four hours
  • Cover more ground in private transportation
  • Explore at your own pace
  • Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point
  • Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
  • Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
  • The Acropolis is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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