Acropolis Private Tour with Gourmet Food Wine or Olive Tasting
Our tour brings together two of the TOP-RATED experiences in Greece. First, enjoy an Exclusive Private Tour of the Acropolis with a Licensed Archaeological Expert, before an informative Tasting of Traditional Fine Food and Wine or Extra Virgin Olive Oils, led by local, generational, highly accredited experts in Wine and Olive production, in the cozy and intimate atmosphere of a nearby specialist Deli.
On meeting your experienced Archaeological guide, you will first tour the Acropolis and all of the amazing monuments including among others, the giant entrance 'Propylaia', 420 BC Temple of Athena Nike, Mythical Erechtheion, as well as the Worlds oldest Theater and of course the PARTHENON, before descending with your guide through the pretty Plaka neighborhood to a Boutique specialist Deli nearby.
Your Hosts will then take you through a unique and high level tasting experience of either a Food and Wine paring with 3 regional wines, or a tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oils.
Options
90 MINUTE ACROPOLIS ONLY
What's included in Acropolis Private Tour with Gourmet Food Wine or Olive Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Acropolis
MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at Makrygianni Street at the Acropolis Metro stop which is just around the corner from the Acropolis Main Entrance. Our meeting spot provides an ideal perspective from which to view the surrounding wall of the Acropolis built by the earlier Mycenean civilization and to provide you with an introduction to the History of the Acropolis, its importance and role in the life of ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples and amazing monuments you are about to see.
Acropolis
TOURING THE ACROPOLIS AND PARTHENON Our 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 is home to the Parthenon, and many other amazing monuments including the giant entrance 'Propylaia' you will enter through, behind which stood a huge gold encrusted statue of the Goddess Athena which must have struck awe into any ancient visitor. Once inside your expert guide will explain all of the other monuments including the 420 BC Temple of Athena Nike, Mythical Erechtheion, as well as the other structures including the Theater of Dionysis. Constructed in the 6th Century BC and the worlds oldest Theater, it would have seen the very fist performances of ancient plays by Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus among others. Finally you will tour the Parthenon, widely considered as a masterpiece of science, engineering culture, and the pinnacle of the Greek Classical Period.
Monastiraki
1 HOUR FOOD and WINE TASTING OPTION After touring the Acropolis your guide will descend with you through the pretty Plaka area towards the Main Square of Monisteraki and introduce you to the expert wine (sommelier). In a cozy and intimate atmosphere, experience various tastings of local products from all over the country, such as cheese, cured meats, olives, and jams, along with three wine glasses of 75ml. This is a great introduction to our Greek cuisine, and it is perfect for first-time visitors. During your tasting you will have the opportunity to taste indigenous wine varieties, such as Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Savvatiano but our expert Sommelier can also recommend a selection based on your palate. At the end of your experience you will be welcome to stay for more if you have time!
Inclusions
- All Food & Wine, and Olive Oils in Tastings are included
- Professional Expert Archaeological Guide who is Licensed to enter the Acropolis with you
- Private Guided Tour of the Acropolis with a Licensed Official Expert (90 Minutes)
- Professional Highly Accredited Wine and Olive Oil Expert for your tasting experience
- OLIVE OIL OPTION: Includes a 1hr Expert Guided introduction to 4 Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils
- FOOD-WINE OPTION: Includes a 1hr Expert Guided Tasting of 3 regional Wines with a Accompaniments
- Acropolis Admission Tickets & Cost (Tickets can be organized by request after booking - extra cost)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that neither Archaeological site entrance tickets, nor their cost is not included. We will contact you after booking to ask if you need us to purchase Skip-The-Line Tickets, so your guide has them all ready for you! Kindly check your messages after booking. If you have not replied, we assume you have purchased your tickets for the appropriate time slots & we are not responsible for any delays. Please note that tickets may sell out days or weeks in advance and need to be booked for a specific date and time slot or admission will not be granted.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- MEETING POINT: the ‘ACROPOLI’ Metro station, at street level. 7 Makrygianni Street. Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written.
End Points
- After descending from the Acropolis your guide will bring you to the local wine bar for your tasting near the central square of Monasteraki. After the Wine-Food, or Olive experience your tour ends at this spot.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• ADMISSION TICKETS FOR THE ACROPOLIS (NOT INCLUDED): Please note that admission is not included. We kindly request that you turn up for your tour with appropriate tickets; either having bought these yourself, or having asked us to buy these on your behalf. Otherwise we are not responsible for any delays. If you need us to purchase Skip-the-line Tickets for you, just let us know by message after booking. As some messages fail to reach us, please ensure that if you have requested us to purchase tickets, you have received a confirmation reply from us and in this case please use our direct email address: [email protected] • TOUR QUESTIONS: For all tour questions please email: [email protected] • MEETING POINT: 7 Makrigianni Street, 117 42 (beside the 'Acropoli' Metro station entrance). Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written. • TOUR TYPE: The Tour is a Walking Tour (unless booking the WITH VEHICLE OPTION)
