Acropolis & Athens Treasures: A Private Half-Day Tour
Dear travellers welcome! After many years of experience in tourism this is the best selling option so you can get a taste of the city of Athens, guided by an expert, fluent in English Athenian driver. He CANNOT enter the sites with you. You will be provided with quality commentary along the way. Perfect if you are on limited time. Learn the history of ancient and modern Athens and the fascinating mythology behind it. Start with going back 2500 years in history by visiting the Acropolis. Then the enormous temple of Zeus. The first Olympic stadium of the first modern games in 1896. Witness the ceremony of the changing of the president's guards Explore the different neighborhoods of Athens and all the points of interest. All this in 4 hours.Your driver can give you many useful tips. This tour is PRIVATE so there is flexibility. We will make sure you have the most amazing day!!
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Acropolis & Athens Treasures
Pickup included
What's included in Acropolis & Athens Treasures: A Private Half-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Acropolis
First stop the Acropolis hill. A bucket list visit for milions around the globe. Witness from up and close the most perfectly designed building in history and the most copied one. The Parthenon, or in Greek Parthenonas meaning the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the daughter of Zeus the god of the Gods. This is the cradle of the Western civilization, where the foundation were put and where democracy was born. Learn the fascinating history behind the Acropolis and the ancient myths related to it. Admire also the temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea, and last but not least the Erechtheon with its beatiful 6 maidens statues. On the slopes of the Acropolis there is probably the oldest theater in the world from 600 BCE and also a Roman odeon used to this day.
MonastirakiPass-by Only
Pass by the very busy square of Monastiraki with the flea market, the antique market, shops, restaurants and also some archaeological sites. Your driver will help you navigate and provide tips for each area.
Central MarketPass-by Only
Pass by the central meat and fish market of Athens. Smell all the herbs and spices sold in the cute small shops in the front of the market. If you desire and it's possible for the driver to safely park the car so you can hop off and get a look inside this loud and busy market. Get the feeling of every day Athenian life.
Inclusions
- Expert Athenian local driver fluent in English, quality commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
- Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
- In-person: English guide
- Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water
- Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra cost ~200 euros paid to the guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuites (At your discretion)
- Acropolis and slopes
- Temple of Zeus
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is already included to the total duration.
- Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
Pick up and drop off included from your accomodation or cruise ship. AIrport pick up or drop off and areas outside of Athens will have an additional cost.
