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Essential Athens Highlights Full-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options

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Athens, Greece

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

From pick up at your Cruise ship, Hotel, or Athens residence sit back in the comfort of one of our new Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles as your experienced informative professional tour driver takes you on a private tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & Traditional National Guards, and National Archaeological Museum, so you won't miss anything during your visit.

Our Flexible Booking Options allow you to include a wonderful Traditional Lunch (Silver Package), Expert guiding with a Licensed Professional Guide who will be with you for 3 hours to cover the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (Gold Package), or both Lunch plus Guide (Platinum Package); whilst a Family & Discount Option is also available, as well as a Half-Day Option including an expert guide for those preferring a shorter tour.

Please note that for bookings of 8 or more persons, a private guide is automatically included.

What's Included

  • SILVER PACKAGE: Includes Traditional 3-Course Lunch
  • LUXURY CLASS MERCEDES VEHICLES. All New Models with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • Entrance Fees
  • Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
  • Expert Guiding at the National Archaeological Museum. Availabe on request at additional cost.
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Meeting and Pickup

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o Pick up time flexible on request o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle. A supplement may apply for a larger vehicle. o Pick up from Athens Airport & areas outside of central Athens on request. A supplement may apply

What To Expect

Athens

PICKUP IN ATHENS. Your friendly Private Tour Driver will be at your Hotel, Cruise Ship or Athens Residence ready to meet you at the agreed time and outline the tour ahead as you make yourself comfortable in one of our new Mercedes Models with complimentary chilled bottled water and Wifi.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis

Our day starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens & surrounded by its amazing cyclopean' wall, ' wall, wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. The Acropolis is home to the Parthenon, but also many other amazing monuments. You will first enter through the giant ‘Propylaia’ behind which once stood a gold encrusted statue of the Goddess Athena. You will also see the Temple of Athena Nike (or 'Viktory') from 420 BC before other important sites such as the mythical Erechtheion, unique in its construction with its iconic statues of the Caryatids, and the World’s oldest Theatre of Dionysus from the 6th Century BC, which would have seen the very first performances of ancient plays by Sophocles and Euripides among others. The impressive & fully renovated Roman theater, Herodius Atticus, completed in AD 161, also in the site, was dedicated to the wife of a rich benefactor and still hosts a vibrant public summer program.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Parthenon

Considered widely as a masterpiece of science, engineering and culture, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena and would have originally housed her impressive statue. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, some of which can be seen in the nearby Museum.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site. If you prefer you can continue without entering also.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus

This Colossal temple at the center of Athens was dedicated to the God Zeus, head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC and the temple was home to a richly adorned statue, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arch of Hadrian

Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Syntagma

Main square of Athens housing the Hellenic Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics. At the square you will also see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and impressive Changing Of The Guard’s ceremony, with the iconic 'Evzone’s' in their traditional uniform.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (Pass By)

Monastiraki Square at the heart of the Old-Town is a vibrant center of life in the city
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Athens

LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch in one of the best local family restaurants. Fish, Meat or Vegetarian options are available together with Greek Salad and Starter or Dessert (daily menu's may vary). If you do not choose the lunch option your driver will still make time for you for a lunch break
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

ON REQUEST. We can add this site to your itinerary on request, and as a replacement of one or two of the others on our existing schedule.The Agora was the marketplace of the Ancient Greeks & centre of political & social life in Athens. A significant site home to the philosophers, craftsmen & housing the remains of many important buildings including an on-site museum in a recreation of an ancient market and the Temple of Hephaestus, best preserved ancient temple in existence.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Archaeological Museum

Recognized as one of the greatest of the world’s museums its exhibits contain the largest collection from Greek antiquity with unmissable and seminal pieces from the Gold 'Deathmask of Agamemnon', leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war, to the 2000-year-old 'Antikithera mechanism' and worlds first computer; the Cup of Nestor referred to in Homer's Iliad, to the 'Ring of Theseus' to Masterpieces of sculpture such as the statues of Aphrodite & Poseidon. Please note that we are able to add a private expert guide for this site on request (additional cost).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Athens

DROP OFF. Finally, your driver will see you back safely & directly to your Athens Residence or Cruise Ship before wishing you a fond farewell and hope to see you back soon again!
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5 minutes • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Silver or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
  • GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you thoroughly en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You can add an expert Guide for the Acropolis & Museum by selecting either the Gold or Platinum Package.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Essential Athens Highlights Full-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options?

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). 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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  • SILVER PACKAGE: Includes Traditional 3-Course Lunch
  • LUXURY CLASS MERCEDES VEHICLES. All New Models with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE. Included for the Acropolis & Museum with groups of 8 or more persons
  • PLATINUM PACKAGE: Includes Lunch & Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
  • GOLD PACKAGE: Includes Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
  • HALF-DAY OPTION: 5-Hour Itinerary including an Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
  • FAMILY & DISCOUNT OPTION: Tour without Lunch or Expert Guide. Standard Sedan Class.
  • Entrance Fees
  • Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
  • Expert Guiding at the National Archaeological Museum. Availabe on request at additional cost.
  • Alcoholis Drinks are not included with any Lunch Package
  • Licensed guide for archaeological sites unless specified by tour package. Available on request

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Silver or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
  • GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you thoroughly en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You can add an expert Guide for the Acropolis & Museum by selecting either the Gold or Platinum Package.
  • EXTENDED EXPERT GUIDING TIME: If you prefer a guide to be with you for the other sites, please ask for details.
  • PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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).

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