Private Athens Sites and Acropolis with Airport Drop Off

Private Athens Sites and Acropolis with Airport Drop Off
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the architectural splendor of Greece's Golden Age with a guided tour of the Acropolis, featuring iconic landmarks like the Parthenon.
  • Tour Athens in style with a scenic motorcoach drive, offering views of the National Gardens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Parliament building.
  • Take an unforgettable photo stop at the Old Olympic Stadium, the historical venue for the first modern Olympics in 1896.
  • Enjoy a seamless adventure with convenient pickup from Piraeus port and a direct transfer to Eleftherios Venizelos airport in Athens.
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From $103.00/person to $954.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
Ages 4 and under are free.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours 15 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended. For those wishing to visit any churches, ensure shoulders and knees are covered.
Restrictions Please ensure that you are at the airport 3 hours ahead of your flight departure time. Security restrictions at the Acropolis prohibit entrance with large bags and backpacks. Guests should expect lines and crowds at the Acropolis. There is a moderate amount of walking on this tour (more than 1 mile) and you may need to climb up full flights of steps and/or negotiate uneven terrain. This tour is not wheelchair accessible but folding wheelchairs can be stored on the bus

Enjoy a jam-packed, half-day excursion that takes you on a scenic drive past iconic sites like the National Gardens and more when you embark on this exciting tour in Athens. Enjoy a tour of the Acropolis by an expert guide who will share its history as you walk to view places like the Parthenon. You'll also enjoy a scenic drive on a comfortable motorcoach that will take you past famous venues like the National Library and make a stop at the Old Olympic Stadium for a photo opportunity. Your tour also includes a convenient transfer to the airport, making this tour perfect for history enthusiasts who want to schedule a quick tour before a flight.

Your adventure begins with a private motorcoach pick up from the main port of Athens known as Piraeus port. Head to the Acropolis Hill, where you'll get to admire the architectural splendor of Greece's Golden Age. At the center of it all stands the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena that still holds its glory with its colossal columns and Doric-Ionic style architecture. Your tour guide will take you to view the Parthenon and other major landmarks in the Acropolis, including the Temple of the Wingless Victory and the Erectheum, a former temple dedicated to the Greek god and goddess Poseidon and Athena that also features colossal columns made of women named the Porch of Maidens.

Continue your journey with a sightseeing tour aboard your motorcoach as you gaze at attractions like the National Gardens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Parliament building, which was formerly the Royal Palace. You'll also get time during the tour for an impromptu photoshoot as you stop at the Old Olympic Stadium, an iconic stadium that housed up to 45,000 visitors during the first modern Olympics in 1896. Wrap up your taking in the views of the ancient city as you head to catch your flight at the Eleftherios Venizelos airport in Athens.

From exploring the ancient Acropolis to a convenient airport drop off, this private tour is ideal for the history buff short on time. Don't let this exciting tour pass you by. Sign up now for this tour and get ready to make a lifetime of memories in Athens.