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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
See the most important parts of Athens and get a taste of the birthplace of democracy and western civilization. Visit the Acropolis and drive around the city to see the highlights of Athens, being a traveler, not a tourist!
Bottled water
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Lunch [Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink]
Skip the line tickets [Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Ancient Agora]
Transport by private vehicle
Museum Ticket [Acropolis Museum: 15€ per person/ If chosen to be visited instead of Ancient Agora]
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 300 €]
Personal Expenses
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
Traveler pickup
Piraeus Port
Acropolis, Athens, Greece Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. 90 minutes
Propylaea, Athens, Greece The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
Parthenon, Athens, Greece Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization. 10 minutes
Erechtheion, Athens, Greece Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens, Greece Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
Theater of Dionysus, Athens, Greece The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
Herod Atticus Odeon, Athens, Greece The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. 10 minutes
Dromeas, Athens, Greece The work Dromeas by Kostas Varotsos was constructed in 1988. The initial version includes fragments of glass that interact with the natural and artificial light, but also water, a version that was supported for a while. Being the first public work of modern art in Athens it sparked a series of discussions and disagreements.
Mount Lycabettus, Athens, Greece Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea. 15 minutes
The Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
The Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
National Library of Greece, Athens, Greece The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen,
Hellenic Parliament, Athens, Greece The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament 5 minutes
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens, Greece We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens. 10 minutes
Plateia Syntagmatos, Athens, Greece Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.
Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations.This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement. 60 minutes
Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens, Greece Instead of the Acropolis Museum we can visit the Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech. 60 minutes
Monastiraki, Athens, Greece Historically old neighborhood of Athens.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
Tickets & lunch Included in the bookings made after 23/11/2023
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Lovestravel123
21 Nov 2022
We had a wonderful day exploring Athens with Olive Sea Travel. Our ship arrived and our guide ( who was great) met us at the pier and off we went. It was great having a private tour for just our family instead of being on a bus with 50 people and we paid less than a ships bus excursion. We had sufficient time at all the major sites and having lunch at a seaside cafe after the tour was the cherry on top!
Gregory_M
21 Nov 2022
Vasili was great and provided a fantastic overview of the city. I learned several things I didn’t know before and gained a much better perspective for the city
409breanam
09 Nov 2022
The entire thing was wonderful, I really enjoyed all the knowledge and character that was poured into the trip!
This tour in
Athens
is organized by
Olive Sea Travel
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