Why choose this Athens tour ?
The Athens full-day tour is private, in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver with deep knowledge of Greek history. We drive you to the paths and monuments, of Ancient Athens, the city that generated modern western civilization and Democracy.
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What makes Athens Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour a unique experience ?
Early in the morning, we climb to the glorious Acropolis hill where we are impressed by the greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, the Parthenon, dedicated primarily to its patron, the virgin goddess Athena, the Temple of the Athena Nike, Propylaea, the monumental gateway, as well as the Erechtheion. At the slope of Acropolis, we sightsee the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Then, we wind down through Kerameikos archaeological site reaching Thisio where we visit the Ancient Agora, with the Stoa of Attalos, the first-ever shopping arcade.
We also visit the Temple of Hephaistos, the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built.
We drive to Panepistimiou street, one of the most historical streets of Athens where we see numerous neoclassical buildings and arcades but most importantly the Trilogy of Athens, the Academy of Science, the University of Athens as well as the National Library and we take a break to have our lunch.
We continue our tour by visiting the National Archaeological Museum of Athens which is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art.
Following, we go to see the Temple of Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian as well as the Panathenaic Stadium, Aristotle’s Lyceum
Driving alongside the National Garden we have a quick stop at the Greek Parliament to regard the Changing of the Guards “Evzones”.
Looping back, we head towards the New Acropolis Museum to admire the Parthenon’s masterpieces.
Finally, if you still have the strength and mood for further explorations in the paved old city of Athens, we drop you off in Plaka, optionally, as our final stop.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Athens Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
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Athens Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability
- Acropolis admission fee – €20 (April – October), €10 (November – March)
- Ancient Agora of Athens admission fee – €10
- Temple of Hephaestus admission fee – €10
- National Archaeological Museum admission fee – €12 (April – October), €6 (November – March)
- Temple of Zeus admission fee – €6
- Acropolis Museum admission fee – €10 (April – October), €5 (November – March)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Mythical Greece.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
