3-Hour Athens Sightseeing & Acropolis Including Entry Ticket Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour in English
ID: GYG689-O-597056
Category:
Sight Seeing
, Historical visits
Country: Greece
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Explore the famous sites of ancient Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. From the Panathinaiko Stadium, to the Acropolis, you will walk in the footsteps of ancient and modern Greeks. A great opportunity to discover Athens for first time visitors.
This half-day tour of Athens’ most significant sites is perfect for first-time visitors that want a comprehensive orientation of the city.
You will see many of Athens’ world-famous sites, both ancient and modern, all from the comfort of a luxury, air conditioned bus. Begin with a visit to Panathinaiko Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Pass by the Prime Ministers residence in the former Royal Palace. Discover many of Athens' most famous religious monuments, such as the Catholic Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, and the exquisite Russian Orthodox Church. See Greek architecture, both modern and ancient, as you drive by the Temple of Olympion Zeus, the Academy, and Constitution Square.
The comprehensiveve and varied tour concludes with an unforgettable visit to the Acropolis, icon of Athens, where you will discover the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion.
Highlights
- Experience the best of ancient and modern Athens on a half-day sightseeing tour
- Visit the home of the first modern Olympic Games at Panathinaiko Stadium
- Marvel at the Catholic Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, and the Russian Orthodox Church
- Travel back to Athens' ancient past, high atop the Acropolis
- Benefit from free entrance to all the monuments
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Pickup is available from centrally-located Athens hotels and Airbnb apartments.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
