Athens & Eleusis Full Day Private tour
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Athens, Greece
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
Discover the most important sites of Athens, visit one of the best examples of Byzantine Art, Dafni Monastery, and end up to Eleusis (the entrance to the underworld) where Eleusinian Mysteries, the most famous of the secret religious rites of ancient Greece, took place.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Transport by private vehicle
- Acropolis, Dafni Monastery, Eleusis Archaeological site
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 380€]
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Acropolis
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Propylaea (Pass By)
The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
Parthenon
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Erectheion (Pass By)
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
Tempio Di Athena Nike (Pass By)
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
Teatro Di Dioniso (Pass By)
The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (Pass By)
After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
Panathenaic Stadium
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hellenic Parliament
The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass By)
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
National Library of Greece (Pass By)
The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
The Monastery of Daphni
The Monastery is built on the location of the ancient temple, dedicated to Daphnian Apollo that was destroyed during the raid of the Goths in 395 B.C. Today, what remains of this ancient temple is an Ionian pillar built on the colonnade of the narthex. Dafni Monastery is protected by Unesco as one of the World's Heritage Monuments because of its incredible mosaics dating back in the 11th c AD.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site and Museum of Eleusis
Visit the archaeological site of Eleusis with the Great Propylaea, the Sacred Well, the Telesterion, Demeter’s Temple, the entrance to the Underworld and the little church. The mycenean cult of Demeter was introduced, as the worship of a deity connected to nature and the growing of cereals. The continuity of Demeter's cult is attested until Roman times, by the erection of successive temples on the east side of the hill. Here were celebrated the famous Eleusinian Mysteries in which the participants swore to secrecy. While in the Museum are exhibited findings from the area, most important the huge statue of Kore, a female featured statue that decorated the Propylaea.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by City Boat Tours .
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens & Eleusis Full Day Private tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-63145P72
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Athens & Eleusis Full Day Private tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.].
- Transport by private vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
- Acropolis, Dafni Monastery, Eleusis Archaeological site.
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 380€].
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025
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My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Athens & Eleusis Full Day Private tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens & Eleusis Full Day Private tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Transport by private vehicle
- Acropolis, Dafni Monastery, Eleusis Archaeological site
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 380€]
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
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