Athens All-Included Tour: Acropolis and Museum

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Highlights

Enjoy the Acropolis and its complimentary sites over wonderful views of Athens: Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaia and Parthenon
Join a small group tour in Athens to discover the treasures of the ancient Greek civilization and the museum building
Delve into Greek architecture, mythology and history with a scholarly and local guide
Savor the Acropolis Museum with its stunning glass floors. See the excavations as you walk on the Museum's unique design

Description

Join a small group at the Acropolis metro station. There will be a maximum of 8 people so it is always an intimate experience. Get to know your local guide who has a professional licence as she goes over the day's itinerary. Start your walk right away to discover Acropolis which the most popular monument in Athens. Located in the center of Athens, Acropolis is on an elevation. It is next to the Plaka neighborhood which is just south of the Agora. The Acropolis is easily the most popular monument in Athens so you get a very detailed tour including the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaia and of course the Parthenon. Look at how the rock of the Acropolis itself serves as a reference point for the modern development of Athens. Enjoy the Acropolis and its complimentary sites over wonderful views over Athens. See the Acropolis Museum to compliment the tour. Your guide organizes timing of the museum either before or after the Acropolis proper considering the season and the crowds. Acropolis Museum is stunning, to say the least. Our small group tour in Athens includes the treasures of the ancient Greek civilization and the museum building itself is worth discovering. Its unique design has incorporated the excavations which are visible under stunning glass floors. Today, the Acropolis Museum houses original pieces from the temples in Acropolis, protecting them from deterioration while also giving their historical context. Learn about the Elgin Marbles in the Parthenon Gallery; the famous marble frieze recreated with both original marble and casts of those pieces. The Archaic Gallery has statues which pre-date the Acropolis itself. After around three hours, your tour concludes back at the original start point.

Includes

Admission tickets for the Acropolis
Admission tickets for the Acropolis Museum
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Small-group tour of max 8 people
Walking tour
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Cruise ship passengers make their own way to/from port