Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour

Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour

By H.P.Tours - Hellenic Private Tours

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Free cancellation available
5h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Enjoy the highlights of the cradle of Democracy in a 5-hour tour, ideal for history lovers and travelers with limited time.

Why Hellenic Private Tours?

Flexible tours and services tailored to your needs.

Professional, certified drivers fluent in English.

Well maintained, latest model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans & minibuses), licensed and certified for tourist use by the state authorities.

Exceptional client feedback from around the world.

Dedicated customer service team available for prompt assistance.

Extensive network of licensed, experienced tour guides available upon request.

Activity location

Acropolis Of Athens
- Athens
- 105 58, Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Acropolis Of Athens
- Athens
- 105 58, Athens, Greece

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Private Tour: 7-10 travelers

5h
English

Private -Luxury - Stressfree
Duration: 5 hours
Bottled Water
Mercedes Minibus: 11 Passengers seater
Fully air conditioned
Smoke Free
Free WiFi
Private Tour 7-10 people: Explore the highlights of Athens in a private tour by a Mercedes Minibus in style
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 36,861.91 x 1 TravelerP 36,861.91

Total

Until Thu, Oct 16

Private Tour for 3-6 travelers

5h
English

Private - Luxury - Stressfree
Duration: 5 hours
Bottled Water
Mercedes minivan,Vito or Viano: 6-passenger seater- fully air conditioned - smoke free - free WiFi
Private Tour for 3-6 people: Explore the highlights of Athens in a private tour by a Mercedes Minivan in style
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 30,410.77 x 1 TravelerP 30,410.77

Total

Until Thu, Oct 16

Private Tour: 11-15 travelers

5h
English

Private - Luxury - Stressfree
Duration: 5 hours
Bottled Water
Mercedes Minibus: 16 Passengers seater
Fully air conditioned
Smoke Free
Free WiFi
Private Tour:11-15 travelers: Explore the highlights of Athens in a private tour by a Mercedes Minibus in style
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 40,547.69 x 1 TravelerP 40,547.69

Total

Until Thu, Oct 16

Private Tour for 1-2 travelers

5h
English

Private - Luxury - Stressfree
Duration: 5 hours
Bottled Water
Mercedes sedan or similar: 3-passenger seater , Fully air-conditioned, Smoke Free
Private Tour for 1-2 Travelers: Explore the highlights of Athens in a private tour in a luxurious Mercedes sedan or similar in style
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 23,652.82 x 1 TravelerP 23,652.82

Total

Until Thu, Oct 16

What's included, what's not

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Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
Entrance Fees to the sites (Total Cost: 50 Euros per adult)
Lunch
Gratuities
Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability (Additional Cost 260 Euros)
Airport pickup and drop off (Additional cost)

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: Cruise ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost.
Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
Infant car seats or boosters are available upon request

Activity itinerary

Acropolis Of Athens

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Greece’s most famous monument that houses the pride and crown jewel of Athens, the Parthenon. Dedicated to the city’s ancient patron, Athena – the Goddess of wisdom, the Parthenon is globally considered an enduring symbol of Democracy, Culture and Civilization. Housed on top and in the surroundings of the sacred rock are some of the most important sites of the capital’s ancient heritage, such as: Propylaea, the entrance to the rock. The Temple of Wingless Victory, which was devoted to Goddess Athena-Nike. Erechtheum, with the temple’s best-known feature being its south porch, whose roof, instead of being supported on columns, rested on the heads of six Korai statues – the famous Caryatides. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a 5000-seat stone Roman theatre which was carved into the rock and is still used for music festivals The Theatre of Dionysus where the Athenians listened to the immortal works of Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides and Aristophanes.

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass by)

We continue our tour by passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus – King of the Greek Pantheon. The now half-ruined temple, which is also known as Olympieion, was at its peak consisted of 104 columns of 17 meters (56 ft) high and 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in diameter!

Panathenaic Stadium

15m
Admission ticket not included

Following the visit to the temple, we will make a brief stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, a multi-purpose stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. Interesting fact! The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kalimarmaro, is the only stadium in the world that was built entirely out of marble.

Hellenic Parliament

10m
Admission ticket not included

Our next stop will be at the Greek parliament – a building which was originally built with the purpose of being the palace of Otto, the first King of Greece.

Changing of the Guard Ceremony

15m
Admission ticket not included

Housed outside of the Parliament building is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the presidential guard. This light infantry unit, dressed in the traditional Evzone's uniform, conducts a famous changing of the guard ceremony.

The Academy of Athens

10m

We will then drive along Panepistimiou Street which connects Constitution (Syntagma) Square with Concord (Omonia) Square. During this short drive in the heart of the capital, you will come across three beautiful buildings: the Academy, the University and the National Library. Interesting fact! Constructed in the 19th century, these three mansions are commonly referred to as the “neo-classical trilogy” of Athens.

Mount Lycabettus

15m
Admission ticket not included

Our driving session continues with a stop at Lycabettus Hill, one of the city’s highest viewpoints, which offers one of the best panoramic views of downtown Athens and its suburbs.

Acropolis Museum

1h
Admission ticket not included

The new Acropolis Museum opened in 2009 and is located under the south slope of the Acropolis. The museum contains mostly pediment sculptures, reliefs, and statues found on the sacred rock, which formed its decoration. Displaying over 4,000 exhibits, the Acropolis Museum is considered one of the best and most significant museums in the world.

Location

Activity location

Acropolis Of Athens
- Athens
- 105 58, Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Acropolis Of Athens
- Athens
- 105 58, Athens, Greece

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