Athens Highlights Shore Excursion Full Day Private Tour

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The Parthenon. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Museum in the Ancient Agora. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our tour will help you meet the Greek culture, the Greek history and the the Greek mentality in a day! Starting with the Acropolis hill, you will admire the most perfect of all temples in antiquity, the outcome of democracy.

Next comes a drive in the modern city to see the Temple of the king of God's, the 1896 Olympic Stadium and of course the changing of the guard and the Parliament House.

After that we will head to the Ancient Agora to get closer to the best preserved temple in Greece, the temple for Hyphaistus! You will be hungry by then so we will have a stop to enjoy an authentic Greek lunch in one of the neighborhoods close to the city centre.

Once ready our last stop will be the New Acropolis Museum, the best Museum in Greece that holds the marble statues and sculptures once standing on the Parthenon.

After the Museum we will follow our way back to the port and drop you off at your cruise terminal.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Tour In Greece - TIG travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–101 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Private Driver-Guide that will constantly inform you during your tour.

Not included

Not included: A licensed tour guide can be arranged upon request
Not included: Admission tickets for the Acropolis (30 euros) and the Acropolis museum (20 euros)
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Acropolis

2 hours Admission not included

Climb up the Acropolis hill to see the famous Parthenon, temple for Goddess Athens standing above the city. The Erechthion, partialy dedicated to Poseidon, the God of the Ocean and of course the monumental gateway of the Acropolis fortress.
Changing of the Guard Ceremony

10 min

Next stop will be the changing of the guard at the old Palace above the central square of Athens. Witness the Evzones unit of the Greek Army guarding with discipline the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Panathenaic Stadium

5 min

Stop to take a picture of the historical Stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896!
Temple of Olympian Zeus

15 min Admission not included

Of course will not miss the temple of the king of Gods, Zeus, standing as the largest temple ever built in Greece. We will drive by the imposimg columns and if you wish can even do a quick stop for a closer view.
Mount Lycabettus

30 min

We will drive you up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabrttus hill, where you will enjoy an unforgettable view.
Academy of Athens

Passing by

Drive by the Academy of Athens, part of the first University of Greece, standing as the most beautiful neoclassical building in the country.
Ancient Agora of Athens

1 h 15 min Admission not included

Visit the Ancient Agora of Athens to admire closer the best preserved temple of the Golden Age. You will walk at the same place where Socrates and Plato used to be and visit the little hidden treasure the Agora Museum.
Acropolis Museum

1 h 15 min Admission not included

We will visit the New Acropolis Museum, where you will see closer the sculptures of the Parthenon, the finest peices of art dated in the Golden Age.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Enattica Suites
Amalia Hotel Athens
Philippos Hotel
Athos Hotel
The Editor Athens Hotel
Monument Hotel Athens
Arion Athens Hotel
Noma Hotel
Hotel Byron
Bob W Athens Eolou
Hotel Carolina
COCO-MAT Athens Jumelle

and 115 more pickup points

We will meet you at your cruise terminal or at the lobby of your hotel holding a sign with your name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The drive from your Cruise terminal to the city and from the city centre back to the port is 30 minutes for each ride.
Our lunch break lasts approximately an hour.