Departure:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Duration:
6 Hours
Departure from:
Athens
Destination:
Athens
Half Day Athens Sightseeing Private Tour
Tour Details
The Athens Sightseeing tour starts by picking you up from your hotel, apartment or any other place convenient for you. Our professional English speaking driver will drive you towards Queen Amalia Avenue passing by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the House of Parliament. Located at the famous Syntagma Square (Constitution Square) the Parliament house used to be the ex Royal Palace.
After watching the change of the guards. we continue towards the Panathenian Stadium, also known as the Kallimarmaron Stadium, the place where the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place. Short stop for photos and back round information.
Next stop at Panepistimiou Avenue where you can see the Catholic Cathedral of Athens and the Trilogy of Neoclassical Buildings including The Academy of Athens, the Athens University and the National Library.
The tour continues by passing from the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Gate one of the highlight monuments in Athens whre you can see the mixing of two eras (The ancient Greek and Roman). Continue by driving up the famous Acropolis hill and the Parthenon.
The Parthenon is the most characteristic example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC, constructed to dedicated to Goddess Athena, the protector Goddess of the city. Walk thorough the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the temple of the Erectheion.
Finally, you will enjoy the breathtaking views from Lycabettus Hill, which is the highest hill in the city of Athens, to take some spectacular pictures and relax to the nearby coffee. Finishing the private tour in Athens, your driver will drop you at your initial point of pick up or any other place you want in Athens.
After watching the change of the guards. we continue towards the Panathenian Stadium, also known as the Kallimarmaron Stadium, the place where the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place. Short stop for photos and back round information.
Next stop at Panepistimiou Avenue where you can see the Catholic Cathedral of Athens and the Trilogy of Neoclassical Buildings including The Academy of Athens, the Athens University and the National Library.
The tour continues by passing from the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Gate one of the highlight monuments in Athens whre you can see the mixing of two eras (The ancient Greek and Roman). Continue by driving up the famous Acropolis hill and the Parthenon.
The Parthenon is the most characteristic example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC, constructed to dedicated to Goddess Athena, the protector Goddess of the city. Walk thorough the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the temple of the Erectheion.
Finally, you will enjoy the breathtaking views from Lycabettus Hill, which is the highest hill in the city of Athens, to take some spectacular pictures and relax to the nearby coffee. Finishing the private tour in Athens, your driver will drop you at your initial point of pick up or any other place you want in Athens.
Departure Information
Departure & Return Location:
All Athens hotels,AIRBnB apartments, cruise terminals, Athens Airport, Pireus Port
All Athens hotels,AIRBnB apartments, cruise terminals, Athens Airport, Pireus Port
Departure Time:
Depend on clients demand
Depend on clients demand
What to expect
First day and first time in Athens? This tour will help you orientate and plan your next days in the city of Athens, offering o perfect overview of both ancient monuments and modern parts of the city.The Parthenon is the most characteristic example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC, constructed to dedicated to Goddess Athena, the protector Goddess of the city.Walk thorough the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the temple of the Erectheion.
- A 4 hours private sightseeing tour in Athens
- Visit the trademark of the city of Athens, the Acropolis of Athens with its Parthenon
- Highly recommended for cruise passengers visiting Athens for several hours
- Professional English speaking tour driver
Itinerary
The tour starts by picking you up from your hotel, apartment or any other place convenient for you.Our professional English speaking driver will drive you towards Queen Amalia Avenue passing by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the House of Parliament located at the famous Syntagma Square (Constitution Square). The Parliament house used to be the ex Royal Palace.
After watching the change of the guards, continue towards the Panathenian Stadium, which is also known as the Kallimarmaron Stadium, the place where the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place. Short stop for photos and back round information.
Next stop at Panepistimiou Avenue where you can see the Catholic Cathedral of Athens and the Trilogy of Neoclassical Buildings including The Academy of Athens, the Athens University and the National Library.
The tour continues by passing from the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Gate one of the highlight monuments in Athens where you can see the mixing of two eras (The ancient Greek and and Roman).
Continue by driving up the famous Acropolis hill and the Parthenon. The Parthenon is the most characteristic example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC, constructed to dedicated to Goddess Athena, the protector Goddess of the city. Walk thorough the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the temple of the Erectheion.
Finally, you will enjoy the breathtaking views from Lycabettus Hill, which is the highest hill in the city of Athens, to take some spectacular pictures and relax to the nearby coffee.
Finishing the private tour in Athens, your driver will drop you at your initial point of pick up or any other place you want in Athens.
After watching the change of the guards, continue towards the Panathenian Stadium, which is also known as the Kallimarmaron Stadium, the place where the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place. Short stop for photos and back round information.
Next stop at Panepistimiou Avenue where you can see the Catholic Cathedral of Athens and the Trilogy of Neoclassical Buildings including The Academy of Athens, the Athens University and the National Library.
The tour continues by passing from the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Gate one of the highlight monuments in Athens where you can see the mixing of two eras (The ancient Greek and and Roman).
Continue by driving up the famous Acropolis hill and the Parthenon. The Parthenon is the most characteristic example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC, constructed to dedicated to Goddess Athena, the protector Goddess of the city. Walk thorough the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the temple of the Erectheion.
Finally, you will enjoy the breathtaking views from Lycabettus Hill, which is the highest hill in the city of Athens, to take some spectacular pictures and relax to the nearby coffee.
Finishing the private tour in Athens, your driver will drop you at your initial point of pick up or any other place you want in Athens.
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