Athens Sightseeing and Acropolis Half-Day Shore Excursion
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Highlights
- Visit the Acropolis
- See the birthplace of the modern Olympics at the Panathinaikos Stadium
- Pass by the colorful Evzone Guards outside the Greek Parliament
- Enjoy the services of a private, expert guide
- Get round-trip transfers from Piraeus Port
Description
Take a private half-day tour of the ancient city of Athens on this 4.5-hour excursion with a personal guide. You will visit the Acropolis, the symbol of the glory of ancient Greece. Meet your guide at the Port of Piraeus and start the city tour. Your first stop will be at the Panathinaikos Stadium, cradle of the first modern Olympic games, which took place in 1896. Pass by the Greek Parliament in the former Royal Palace of Syntagma Square and watch the fanciful Evzoni Guards in their amber tunics. Continue to the stately Zappion Conference Center in the National Gardens of Greece. Proceed pass the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arc and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by more Evzones. You will pass the handsome Numismatic Museum at Schlieman's House, the Catholic Cathedral of Agios Dionysios Aeropagitis, Constitution Square and finally the Acropolis. Visit the monumental marble gates of the Propylae, the Temples of Athena, Nike and Parthenon, and see the famous Porch of Maidens at the Temple of Erectheion. Depart Athens for the drive back to Piraeus Port and return to your ship at the end of your tour.Includes
Professional guide Transportation by a deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle (bus, minivan or taxi, depending on the group’s size) Entrance fees to the Acropolis (€20 per person during the summer season/ €12 per person during the winter season) GratuitiesImportant Information
- This tour can be operated in other languages on request
- Starting times are approximate, if you wish your tour to start earlier or later, please get in touch once you have booked
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