Timeless Athens Full Day Private Tour - Athens in a Day
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Athens
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Drivers are very experienced, friendly and knowledgeable about the Greek History, Mythology and our Culture. Love to share their knowledge and they will provide you with a lot of useful information but they cannot come with you inside the archaeological sites. In Greece drivers are not permitted to offer guide services within such premises, Only Licensed Guides can and it is an Extra Service.
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Should you require the Services of a Professional Guide, who is Licensed to guide you within archaeological sites and/or Museums, this is an Additional Service. The Additional cost for the Licensed Tour Guide, Accredited with the Ministry of Culture, is 250 euros for 3 hours (Suggested Option), and for a Full day, at your entire disposal, 350 euros subject to availability.
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This is a Private Tour. Only for You and for Your Group.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In this tour, you will have a great taste of Athens! During your private tour you will visit the sacred Rock of the Acropolis with the Parthenon, admire the remains of Zeus’s Temple, visit the modern Olympic, Panathenaic or “Kalimarmaro” stadium, and then pass through the National Gardens into the heart of the city. You will also see the Syntagma Square and witness the hourly change of the guards, in front of the Greek Parliament. During the tour you will also see the famous trilogy of neoclassical architecture, the National Library, the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the first University of Athens. Afterwards, we will head uptown to Kolonaki, where elite fashion and couture shops, meet wi...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled Water
Pick up / Drop Off in Athens or Cruise Port (Free of charge)
Flexibility - Travelers are Free to Customize the Itinerary According to their own Preferences
USB chargers
Skip the Lines to Purchase Tickets - We will assist you to Pre-Buy them after your Booking
Private Transportation with Luxury Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Professional English Speaking Tour Drivers with Knowledge of History, Friendly and Experienced
Wifi on Board (Upon request)
Licensed Tour Guide upon Request— Depending on availability
Entrance Tickets
Lunch
Airport Pick Up and Drop-off (Additional cost)
Timeless Athens Full Day Private Tour - Athens in a Day
(14) Reviews
Athens
About
In this tour, you will have a great taste of Athens! During your private tour you will visit the sacred Rock of the Acropolis with the Parthenon, admire the remains of Zeus’s Temple, visit the modern Olympic, Panathenaic or “Kalimarmaro” stadium, and then pass through the National Gardens into the heart of the city. You will also see the Syntagma Square and witness the hourly change of the guards, in front of the Greek Parliament. During the tour you will also see the famous trilogy of neoclassical architecture, the National Library, the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the first University of Athens. Afterwards, we will head uptown to Kolonaki, where elite fashion and couture shops, meet wi...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled Water
Pick up / Drop Off in Athens or Cruise Port (Free of charge)
Flexibility - Travelers are Free to Customize the Itinerary According to their own Preferences
USB chargers
Skip the Lines to Purchase Tickets - We will assist you to Pre-Buy them after your Booking
Private Transportation with Luxury Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Professional English Speaking Tour Drivers with Knowledge of History, Friendly and Experienced
Wifi on Board (Upon request)
Licensed Tour Guide upon Request— Depending on availability
Entrance Tickets
Lunch
Airport Pick Up and Drop-off (Additional cost)
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Itinerary
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Parthenon
The Athens Sightseeing usually starts at the Acropolis hill, with well known architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens that includes Erechtheion (female statues of the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to goddess Athena and god Poseidon), the temple of Athena Nike and Propylaea. You will also have a great chance to foresee the monument (that puts an order in mind), which is the Parthenon. From the top of the Acropolis hill you can see, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).
Get ready for a memorable day! We are expecting you!
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Acropolis Museum
One of the most beautiful museums in the world dedicated completely to the Acropolis hill of Athens.
1 hour
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
The biggest temple ever built in the city of Athens.
20 minutes
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Panathenaic Stadium
The first stadium of the first modern Olympics and the place where Pheidippides announced the Victory in the Battle of Marathon agains the Persians.
20 minutes
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
In front of the central square of Athens, located in the front side of the Parliament building, the Evzones (soldiers) wearing the traditional war uniform of 1821 are guarding the famous Tomb of the Unknown soldier.
10 minutes
6
The Academy of Athens
Three amazing Neoclassical style buildings.
-The Academy of Arts and Sciences
-The University, and
-The National library
Are the best example of the Neoclassical architecture,
the famous "Athenian Trilogy"
10 minutes
7
Ancient Agora of Athens
The location where the ancient Greek philosophers greek used to speak to the people, the market place of ancient Athens with the best preserved temple of Hephaestus.
1 hour
8
Plaka
You are going to take a flavor of the most popular market area of Athens. This is what we call the "Old Athens", including greek tavernas, cafeterias and lots of souvenirs shops. Everything surrounded by beautiful buildings of Neoclassical Architecture.
40 minutes
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Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
The tallest hill in the city of Athens, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, including the Acropolis hill.
10 minutes
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Plateia Syntagmatos
Syntagma is the central square of Athens. Located in the heart of the city. In front of the square, you will observe the Parliament building with the famous Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Omonia Square
Omonia is one of the three main squares of the city of Athens, surrounded by beautiful Neo-Classical Architectural style buildings.
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Monastiraki
Monasteraki is the last of the three main squares of Athens. This is what we call, the historic triangle. This is the centre of the Flea Market Area, full of souvenir shops, food places and archaeological sites.
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Varvakios Central Municipal Market
This is the Central, Open Food Market of Athens. Athenians will go there to find the best quality of Meat, Fresh Fish, and anything that has to do with food, at the best prices.
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Eretteo
Erechteion is a temple located on the Acropolis hill next to the Parthenon. Six amazing female statues named Karyatides make this building one of a kind.
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Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike, or "Wingless" Nike stands in front of the Propylaia, with pride.
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Propylaea
This is the main entrance to the Acropolis hill
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Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus located inside the archaeological site of Ancient Agora is the Best Preserved Temple in Athens today
10 minutes
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Museum of the Ancient Agora
The Museum of the Ancient Agora is located inside the Archaeological site of the Ancient Agora of Athens
20 minutes
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National Library of Greece
Today we have a Brand New National Library building. This building is a part of the Athenian "Trilogy of Culture", located on Panepistimiou street.
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Petralona
Petralona is an Athenian neighbourhood outside the touristic area of Athens. This is the place that holds an amazing local taverna, that we can take you for lunch (optional, lunch is not included in the price of the tour).
