Best of Athens City Tour including Acropolis Tickets

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Tour Times: 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM

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6 hours (approx.)

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Sightseeing/City Tour Archaeological/Cultural Family Friendly Walking Tour Shopping

Overview

You will be met at the cruise port by your representative, who will escort you to your air conditioned transportation ready to commence your tour.

This popular full-day tour of Athens allows you to see all the famous sights and gives you time to shop in the very popular shopping area situated in the center of this magnificent city. You will have an overview of the modern city as well as view the striking contrasts with times gone by.

The first stop on your excursion will be the Acropolis, one of the most famous and popular historical sites in Athens. Your 2 hours at the Acropolis will include both the site and the museums. You will learn all about the history, the many stories, and learn the answers to many questions about this ancient citadel. The tour will then proceed to Constitution Square, the Parliament Building, which is protected by the guides, here you will get the chance to see the fascinating changing of the guard which takes place every hour.

Your tour will then allow you to enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the city center of Athens and its main shopping area, also not forgetting Plaka. Your representative will be on hand to recommend excellent places to eat if you are looking for typical Greek cuisine.

After you have enjoyed your lunch and the free time your tour will continue to your sightseeing adventure, including the Panathenaic Stadium which was where the first modern Olympics was held in 1896.

SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF ATHENS INCLUDES:

The Panathenaic Stadium (site of the first modern Olympics in 1896)
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of Parliament House in Constitution Square
The Temple of Olympian Zeus
Adrians Arch
The Catholic Cathedral
The Neoclassical Trilogy - Academy University and National Library
Omonia Square
The Temple of Athena Nike
The Erechitheion with its Porches of Maidens

At the end of the tour you will be taken back to the cruise port in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.

What's Included

Cruise port pick-up
Air conditioned private vehicle
Professional English speaking guide
Acropolis entrance tickets
Headsets to listen to guide

Food and Drinks
Museum of Acropolis Tickets
Tips/Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet and Greet at the Cruise Port

Tour Start

Drive 40 Minutes

To the Acropolis

Walking Tour

Guided Walking Tour of the Acropolis

Free Time 90 Minutes

Explore Plaka

Panoramic Drive

Guided Panoramic Tour

Photo Opportunity 10 Minutes

The Panathenaic Stadium

Drive By

Temple of Zeus

Photo Opportunity 15 Minutes

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Return back to Cruise Port

Tour End

Note: Order of the itinerary is subject to change on the day

Considerations

This tour cannot accommodate luggage, wheelchairs or scooters.

Special Instructions

We recommend that you bring sun cream, a sun hat, sunglasses and bottled water with you, as at times it can get extremely hot.
Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as it involves some walking on uneven ground, inclines and steps.
Wear cool and comfortable clothes.
This tour is offered either round trip from the pier or round trip from the hotel. No luggage can be accommodated. Please contact Venture Ashore if you require different arrangements.
Hotel guests must be at a centrally located Athens hotel.
Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.

Tour Times: 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM

Hassle-free

Cancellation

6 hours (approx.)

Private Tour

Moderate

Best of Athens City Tour including Acropolis Tickets

Overview

What's Included

Itinerary

Considerations

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Meeting and Pickup

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