Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options
From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence sit back in comfort as our experienced professional tour driver takes you on a private tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & Changing of the Guards, so you won't miss anything during your visit
Additional Booking options allow you to add either lunch (Gold package); or Lunch plus an Expert Private Guide for the Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum (Platinum package).
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Our day in Athens starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens & surrounded by its amazing cyclopedian wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. The Acropolis houses all of the Temples such as the Temple of Athena Nike, the huge gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Theater of Dionysus, Mitseon 25, Athens 105 58 Greece
Considered to be the world’s oldest theatre and constructed in the 6th Century BC, this theater would have seen the very fist performances of ancient plays by Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus, and Aristophanes among others & was home to . an annual spring drama festival.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
Located on the top of the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike (or 'Viktory') is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and constructed around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Eretteo, Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
An ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion is unique in its construction and was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Propylaea, Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece
The Propylaia is the classical Greek Doric building complex that served as the ceremonial entrance to the Acropolis and through which you will enter.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Herod Atticus Odeon, Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens Greece
An impressive & fully renovated Roman theater. Completed in AD 161 and dedicated to the wife of a rich benefactor, the Theater hosts a vibrant public program each Summer.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece
Considered widely as a masterpiece of science, engineering and culture, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena and would have originally housed her impressive statue. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, some of which can be seen in the nearby Museum.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site. If you prefer you can continue without entering also.
Duration: 1 minute
Pass By: National Garden, Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece
Formally built as a Royal Gardens for queen Amalia, the National Gardens are a beautiful oasis in the city running alongside some of Athens most prominent landmarks
Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
Stop at Panepistimiou str, for the Athenian Trilogy – the three elegant buildings: The University, The Academy and The Library.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 106 79 Greece
National Library of Greece
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 30 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 157 72 Greece
University of Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maximos Mansion, Irodou Attikou 19, Athens 10674 Greece
A short stop at the The Neoclassical Maximos Mansion, also called the Greek “White House”. Official residence of the Prime Minister of Greece since 1982
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
Colossal temple at the center of Athens dedicated to the God Zeus, head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC and the temple was home to a richly adorned statue, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Arch of Hadrian, Leoforos Amalias, Athens Greece
Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plateia Syntagmatos, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens 105 63 Greece
Main square of Athens housing the Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece
At the tomb you will see the impressive changing of the guard’s ceremony, with the iconic 'Evzone' guards in their traditional uniform.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece
The Parliament and center of current political life in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Monastiraki, Athina, Greece
Monastiraki Square at the heart of the Old-Town is a vibrant center of life in the city
Pass By: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
Leading from Monastiraki Square, the Plaka neighborhood bustles with markets, bars, Cafes & Restaurants.
Stop At: National Archaeological Museum, Patision 44, Athens 106 82 Greece
ON REQUEST. We can add this site to your itinerary on request, and as a replacement of several others on our existing schedule.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus), Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus), Athens, Attica
Ascend to the top of Lycabettus hill for an amazing panorama viewpoint of the city & a perfect photo stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch in a local Taverna run for over 35 years by the same family. Meat or Vegetarian options are available together with Greek Salad and Starter or Dessert (daily menu's may vary).
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Gold or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies"
"GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You may add an expert guide for one or more sites on request, or choose our Platinum option that includes a guide."
"PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 5 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
o Pick up time flexible on request
o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address
o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle. A supplement may apply for a larger vehicle.
o Pick up from Athens Airport & areas outside of central Athens on request. A supplement may apply
Airports- Athens Intl Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04 Greece
Ports- Port of Piraeus, 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
- Cruise Terminal A, Akti Miaouli, Pireas 185 38, Greece
- Cruise Terminal A, Akti Miaouli, Pireas 185 38, Greece
- Cruise Terminal C, Piraeus 185 38, Greece
- Nafplio Port, PORT, Nafplio 211 00, Greece
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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