Description
Discover the Highlights of Athens and its Sightseeings
Half day tour of Athens certainly will let you explore the city’s ancient sites and sightseeings which above all, have made this historical place famous throughout the world. This tour will serve as an excellent starting point of any vacation, as it will give you ideas of how to spend your following days in Athens. Moreover don’t miss to check out all our one day tours!
Our tour’s detailed description
The tour begins with our professional driver, firstly picking you up from the prearranged location (hotel, airbnb, or cruise ship) and driving you with our luxurious vehicle to the Acropolis, the most iconic monument of the ancient Greek civilization. At the top of this ancient citadel you will explore the famous Parthenon, which was the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess, Athena, as well as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), and the Erechtheum.
The construction of these monuments dates back to the 5th century BC, and they have stood proudly over the city since the glorious days of ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. After enjoying these sites, subsequently you will have the opportunity to visit the New Acropolis Museum.
During our half day tour of Athens, we will also traverse the city center and explore the most important archaeological sites of Athens, such as the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. Additionally, we will see the Greek Parliament, the Unknown Soldier Monument, and the Changing of the Guard.
Our next stop are the Academy – University, and the Library, in short the trilogy of Athens three examples of Neoclassical architecture. The buildings, as well as the statue of Athena and similarly the one of Apollo on the facades, seem like remnants left for us as a reminder of the city’s once triumphant past.
After that, we will pass by the Zappeion and the National Garden (Conference and Exhibition Hall). In conclusion, we will end our half day tour of Athens and its sightseeings at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, who stands behind the famous Hadrian Arch, which is a gift from the Athenians to Hadrian for his arrival.
Highlights on our Athens Half Day Tour & Sightseeings
- Parthenon
- New Acropolis Museum
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit the tomb of unknown soldier.
- Trilogy of Athens
- Journey back in time throughout Greek history
- Personal service
- Highly recommended for cruise passengers visiting Athens for several hours.
Included
- Luxury car with professional Eglish speaking driver.
- Official tours guide when reguested.
- Bottled water throughout all tour.
- Pick up /drop off service from / to all Athens hotels, airport and port Piraeus
- Tolls and taxes
Not included
- Meals
- Tips
- Refreshments,coffee,etc.
- Entrance fees to archeologikal sites of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.(Acropolis 20euro Museum 10 euro
- Booking policy
- For the confirmation of your reservation you can prepay an amount of the total value or ,
you can pay the full amount.
COVID 19 CANCELATION POLICY.
Due to covit 19 all bookings can be canceled free of charge 24hour prior departure.