Athens: Private Full-Day Highlights Tour Athens or Piraeus Accommodation Pickup
ID: GYG372700-670215
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Get around Athens’ most-cherished attractions and explore iconic sites in the city that invented western civilization on this private, full-day driving tour. Add on a licensed English-speaking guide to get the most out of your experience.
Following pickup from your hotel, the airport, or the port by private vehicle, travel to the famous heart of Athens, the Acropolis. While there, observe the city’s rich history documented in every piece of marble gracing the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. From the rocky heights, view the new Acropolis Museum, an architectural jewel that hosts a rich variety of treasures.
From there, head toward the city center to Syntagma Square, the Greek Parliament, and the impressive Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the heart of the modern Greek Republic. Following that, enter the most cosmopolitan quarter with its elegant shops and countless dining options.
You'll then take the road to the Panathenaic Stadium, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games on their revival in 1896. Nearby, enjoy the cool shade of the National Gardens and view Zappeion Megaro Hall, one of the city's most important and impressive neoclassical buildings.
Your route will pass by the picturesque Plaka area for you to enjoy the famous view from the Lycabettus Hill. There, savor the sight of Athens laid out before you, illuminated and noble. Your next stop is at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cutural Center before your tour concludes in the suburb of Glyfada. Finally, you'll be returned to your hotel or the port.
Highlights
- Admire the most iconic Athenian buildings and districts
- Discover breathtaking panoramic views from Lycabettus Hill
- Explore the pinnacle of architecture, the Acropolis
- See the Hellenic Parliament guards
- Drive to the Parthenon for free time to visit the Acropolis Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The drivers are not official tour guides, but are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English
• Although your guides will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer most of your questions about the places you visit throughout the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby or outside your apartment holding a sign with your name on it 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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.
