Athens Trip Overview
TOURIST BUS – HOP ON HOP OFF 48 HS. Full Day ATHENS, PIRAEUS, GLYFADA & VOULIAGMENI
Daily morning departures throughout the year, touring Athens on all five lines.
• Valid ticket for 48 hours.
• Access to the 5 available lines.
• Unlimited stops.
• Multilingual commentary in 16 languages, including Spanish.
• Last generation buses with Wi-Fi.
Additional Info
Duration: 60 to 120 minutes
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Hop-on Hop-off Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Greece, Greece
TOURIST BUS – HOP ON HOP OFF 48 HS. Full Day ATHENS, PIRAEUS, GLYFADA & VOULIAGMENI
Daily morning departures throughout the year, touring Athens on all five lines.
• Valid ticket for 48 hours.
• Access to the 5 available lines.
• Unlimited stops.
• Multilingual commentary in 16 languages, including Spanish.
• Last generation buses with Wi-Fi.
Itinerary
Orange Line
Route Duration: 2 hours
- Syntagma – Blue Bus
Parthenon / Temple of Olympian Zeus / National Archaeological Museum
Operates: 08:30 – 18:45
Visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon. The orange line takes a tour of the most beautiful attractions of the Athenian historical center, where you can see, among others, the district of Plaka, Thisseio and Monastiraki. The most traditional and lively areas of Athens!
You can also visit the Roman emperor’s Hadrian’s Gate; the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest temple in Greece built during Roman times; the Greek Parliament, witnessing the Change of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and strolling along the commercial Ermou street. Feel free to explore the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held; the National Library and also the National Archaeological Museum.
Blue Line – Piraeus
Route Duration: 2 hours
- Acropolis Museum
Mikrolimano
Operates: 08:30 – 17:30
If you arrive on a cruise ship and, after disembarkation, you can start your tour immediately and without waiting at any of our stops specifically located near the terminal. See the charming ports of Pasalimani, Turcolimani, the yacht marina and even “Mikrolimano”, the old port of Piraeus. Don’t miss out on a visit to the impressive new Acropolis Museum or the Acropolis hill to admire the Parthenon, combined with the orange line.
Yellow Line – Glyfada
Route Duration: 2 hours
- Acropolis – Exchanger
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre / Glyfada
Operates: 09:00 – 17:20
Begin your tour of the Athenian Riviera from the “Planetarium” stop of the Blue Line. Discover how once one of the least populated places has now become one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Greece. From the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to the largest marina, in the Mediterranean “Marina Alimou”, the Yellow Line to Glyfada is a mixture of history and modernism; a combination of old-time culture and contemporary entertainment. Do not miss the sunset seen from the Marina Flisvou, or sunbathe and swim in the Aghios Kosmas beaches. In the Glyfada Terminal, you can also stroll in the most cosmopolitan neighbourhoods of the capital, shop in the luxurious department stores, relax in the beautiful cafes and enjoy a delicious cocktail in one of the sea-front bars.
Green Line – Vouliagmeni
Route Duration: 2 hours
- Acropolis – Exchanger
Acropolis
Operates: 09:10 – 17:10
Vouliagmeni may have been associated with beaches, but the area is a history lesson in itself. From the Allied Forces Cemetery to the Byzantine Museum, Vouliagmeni is certainly worth visiting with the Green Line. Relax on the beautiful of Kavouri Oceanis beach, one of the most popular beaches in Athens. Discover Athens’ only lake, Vouliagmeni Lake, the hidden treasure of Attica’s nature and have a truly natural and unique thermal spa experience.
Train of Happiness – Piraeus
Route Duration: 1 hour
- Acropolis
Glyfada
Operates: If you arrive on a cruise ship, you can start your visit immediately upon disembarkation at one of the stops located in the vicinity of the cruise terminal. You can do so with Blue Line or with this train line in one of its special vehicles, you can roam in the narrow streets of Piraeus and get a closer look at this major teeming port. Among others, important landmarks are the impressive Municipal Theater, the Nautical Museum, the Pasalimani port as well as Korai Square, the commercial center of Piraeus.
