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Athens Essentials: A Panoramic City Tour for Cruise Passengers

New To The Site! Athens, Greece

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7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This experience is designed for cruise ship passengers who are docked in Athens , offering them a seamless and enriching experience of the city’s most iconic landmarks, history and culture in a short amount of time.
Upon disembarkation at the cruise port, your guide will meet you at the designated point. Enjoy a panoramic drive through Zea Marina, Kastela, and Microlimano, passing Olympic sites and heading towards the oldest port of Athens. See the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Zappeion, Arch of Hadrian, and Constitution Square. Explore Plaka’s charming streets, local shops, and Greek cuisine, with free time for shopping or sightseeing. Optionally, visit the Acropolis to see the Parthenon and other ancient sites. The tour ends with a return to the port via Syngrou Avenue.

What's Included

  • Panoramic city tour
  • Roundtrip transfer from the cruise port
  • Plaka walking tour
  • Meals and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal Expenses
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Meeting Point : Outside E12 Gate at Terminal B at the Lion Statue. Meeting time: 09:00 am

What To Expect

Port of Piraeus

Meet your guide at the Piraeus port with a ‘MTM’ sign.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mikrolimano (Pass By)

Depart from the port, passing through Zea Marina, Kastela, and Microlimano Continue towards the Faliro area, viewing the oldest port of Athens and sports facilities from the 2004 Olympic Games, including the Olympiakos and Peace and Friendship Stadiums.
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Panathenaic Stadium

Panathenaic Stadium (Kalimarmaro), where the Olympic flame is carried every four years Learn about its history, dating back to the 4th century BC and rebuilt in 1896.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Explore the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest Corinthian-style temples in the world. See the Zappeion, located within the National Gardens.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arch Of Hadrian

Visit the Arch of Hadrian, marking the boundary between ancient and Roman Athens.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

Enjoy a walking tour through the historic Plaka district, with free time to shop, try Greek cuisine, or visit nearby attractions like the Temple of Zeus and the Theater of Dionysus.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The latest 24 hours before the activity you will receive an email with the exact meeting point or pick up details if you have not received an email please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Essentials: A Panoramic City Tour for Cruise Passengers?

A: 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).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Panoramic city tour
  • Roundtrip transfer from the cruise port
  • Plaka walking tour
  • A/C vehicle
  • Local Guide
  • Meals and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal Expenses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The latest 24 hours before the activity you will receive an email with the exact meeting point or pick up details if you have not received an email please contact us.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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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).
  • This tour 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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