Full Day Athens Historical & Mythological Private Tour 6 Hours

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November 2024

You can select up to 7 travellers in total

Adult (5 - 95)

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The chance for a very unique trip. The Athenian Highlights offers you the most picturesque tour around the city, combining history, magnificent views and tastes from a very delicate gastronomy center. Confirmation will be received at time of booking Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour. Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19 Most travelers can participate Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate After the Athenian experience, we drive you through the Riviera. A palm tree–lined esplanades and idyllic beaches dominate a uniqUE

Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle or Taxis
Car Seats: Book in advance if you require infant or child seats.
English-speaking tour driver well-versed in Greek history (Not licensed to accompany you in any site
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
Fully Private Tour
Entrance fees - €45 per person for all attractions (pre-purchase upon request)
Gratuities& Tips
Licensed Tour Guide offered upon request & availability in Additional Cost
Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)
Food & Drinks

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

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Traveler pick up is offered .

This is a private Tour ,only your group will participate.Thyou to the pick up time is adjustable upon your request.Your Personal Driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or to the point you prefer .

In case of a hotel , he will be waiting for you in the hotel Lobby.

In Case of a Apartment ,he will be waiting at the entrance of the Building .
For AirPort pick up , he will be waiting for you at the arrival Hall , just as you disembark , holding a sighn with your name on it to spot him upon arrival .We will monitor your flight and our driver will be there on time.

For Port pick ups he will be waiting for you at the gate , just as you disembark holding a sighn with your name on it spot him upon arrival .

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19
Most travelers can participate
Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Traveler pickup

Pireas 185 38, Greece
Akti Miaouli, Pireas 185 38, Greece
WJPF+8P, Piraeus 185 38, Greece
Athens Intl Airport, Spata, Greece
10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece

Athens, Athens, Greece
Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
15 minutes
Propylaea, Athens, Greece
The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens and was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis a generation after the conclusion of the Persian Wars.
Acropolis, Athens, Greece
Walk on the land in which thousands of years ago some of the largest and most important parts of the global philosophy, politics, and science were born and flourished. Navigate ancient monuments of priceless cultural and historical value and experience in person the greatness and glamour of Greek ancient times. Starting off with the Acropolis, which in Greek translates to the edge of the city, the geographically and spiritually highest point according to ancient Greeks.
45 minutes
Parthenon, Athens, Greece
On the top of this sacred hill, proudly stands the Parthenon, which is the epitome of ancient Greek architecture, where you will experience the greatness of ancient Greece captured on every piece of marble. An architectural jewel that hosts the best of what the human spirit and genius has ever conceived, an open embrace that awaits its famed sister marbles to welcome them home again.
20 minutes
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens, Greece
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. It has a prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis to the right of the entrance, the Propylaea. In contrast to the Acropolis proper, a walled sanctuary entered through the Propylaea, the Victory Sanctuary was open, entered from the Propylaea's southwest wing and from a narrow stair on the north.
Theater of Dionysus, Athens, Greece
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its fullest extent in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus when it would have had a capacity of up to 17,000, and was in continuous use down to the Roman period.
Mount Temple, Mount Temple, Ireland
Between the Acropolis and the Ilisos River are the remains of the Olympian Zeus Temple (now known as the Pillars of Olympian Zeus), one of Athens’ most important and oldest shrines. The space even today gives the visitor a sense of grandeur.
45 minutes
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Continuing with the stunning Calimarmaro or as it is called today, the Panathenaic Stadium, the house of the first modern Olympic games, made of Pentelic marble in which the Olympic ideals are still reflected today.
20 minutes
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus), Athens, Greece
After leaving the beautiful Calimarmaro behind us, we will drive up to Lycabettus hill where you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the city and admire the combination of ancient and modern Athens from above.
15 minutes
Syntagma, Athens, Greece
Syntagma Square (Constitution 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.[2] It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. The name Syntagma alone also refers to the neighbourhood surrounding the square.
Syntagma, Athens, Greece
Syntagma Square is one of Athens' most central squares,and possibly the largest in the city center.
Hellenic Parliament, Athens, Greece
Traveling thousands of years ahead, to the Hellenic Parliament building that houses the Greek Parliament in an impressive building in downtown Athens overseeing Syntagma Square, protected by the presidential guard that consists of two soldiers dressed in the traditional Greek combat uniform, standing stationary and guarding beside the tomb of the unknown soldier.
15 minutes
Changing of the Guard Ceremony, Athens, Greece
The Evzones execute the renowned "changing of guard" on Syntagma,in front of the Unknown Soldier monument,every hour.Two Evzones come in front of the monument of the Unknown Soldier to take the place of their colleagues.The Evzones who until then stood motionless guarding the monument,start an impressive gait by stretching their limbs which is a great spectacle.The same steps are followed by the Evzones who are going to replace them.When the show,which lasts about 15 minutes,is over,the Evzones stand still to guard the monument while their tired colleagues return to their barracks to rest.
15 minutes
The Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
The country's most prestigious research institute was created in 1926 and is supervised by the Ministry of Education.The main building of the Academy is a notable landmark in Athens. The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926 and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
The University of Athens has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in both the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one of the largest universities by enrollment in Europe, with over 69,000 registered students. The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837 by King Otto of Greece and was named in his honour Othonian University. It was the first university in the liberated Greek state and in the surrounding area of Southeast Europe as well. It was also the second academic institution after the Ionian Academy.
National Library of Greece, Athens, Greece
The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of the city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University.
National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.
60 minutes
Monastiraki, Athens, Greece
Monastiraki means "small monastery" in Greek,as a major monastery originally existed in the neighborhood's main square.
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens, Greece
The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion is a well-preserved Greek temple as it remains standing largely intact. It is a Doric peripteral temple and is located at the northwest side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates.
25 minutes
Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens, Greece
The ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill. The Agora's initial use was for a commercial, assembly, or residential gathering place and is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech. Duration: 50 minutes
45 minutes
Plaka, Athens, Greece
The old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
Roman Agora, Athens, Greece
Roman Agora
20 minutes
National History Museum (Old Parliament), Athens, Greece
This building intimately connected with Greek history and served as the Greek National Assembly's first permanent place.

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that if you select airport pickup, you will be charged an extra 45€.

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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Full Day Athens Historical & Mythological Private Tour 6 Hours

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