Acropolis/Athens Highlights Private Evening Tour (5 hours) from Athens, Piraeus

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Description

We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy the history & culture. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and you will see Athens from all different angles. If you have little time, or would like to avoid the summer heat in Athens while climbing Acropolis Hill, we recommend a 5 hour evening tour. Please proceed Tickets for Acropolis hill only on line. The tour starts with a convenient pickup from your location and takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Lycabetus hill with a panoramic view of Athens and many more sites. Do not hesitate to request another pick up or drop off location for example Athens International airport (Distance from Athens center 36 km, this has an extra charge for road tolls, parking fees & distance).

Tour Options

Athens evening tour by Minivan

This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel . Our A'class service offers : Non - smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team . Duration: 5 hours: Athens Highlights Private Tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 45€ (with Minivan) . Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return . Minivan air-conditioned : Athens Highlights private tour with a luxury Minivan. From 1 to 8 persons (2 children/ up to 10 year old free) Pickup included

Athens evening tour by Sedan

This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel . Our A'class service offers : Non - smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team . Duration: 5 hours: Athens Highlights private tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 30€ (with Sedan) Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return . Sedan Air-conditioned : Athens Highlights private tour with luxury Sedan. Up to 4 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids up to 10 years old free) Pickup included

Athens evening tour ny Minibus

This is a private tour: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel . Our A'class service offers : Non - smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team . Duration: 5 hours: Athens Evening private tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional charge per hour 60€ (with Minibus) . Evening private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return . Minibus air-conditioned : Athens Highlights private tour with a luxury Minibus. Up to 14 persons (2 children up to 10 years old free) Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included30 min

Visit the ancient temple on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Olympic Zeus. Largest temple in Greece. Ticket cost 3€ Nov1st / Mar31st) and 6€ (Apr1st/Oct31st)

Admission not included90 min

Sightseeing in Athens starts with the Acropolis hill and includes: Dionysus & Herodion theaters, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon Temple, which was dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Acropolis Hill Ticket includes all the sites above. Cost 10€ from (Nov1st / Mar31st) and 20€ from (Apr1st/Oct31st)

15 min

Old palace from 1800 serve now as Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards & a memorial for unidentified soldiers. See and take photos of the famous Evzones / soldiers in their unique costumes. Stop for Photography

10 min

National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with the statues of Socrates, & Plato. Stop for photography

10 min

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in a landmark 1800 neoclassical building, decorated with Ionic columns and fresco.

30 min

The highest hill in center of Athens 280m ( 1000 feet) with a panoramic 360 view of the city. Great opportunity for Panoramic Photos from Acropolis, Stadium, Aegean Sea. Minibus it's difficult to approach.

60 min

Kolonaki, literally "Little Column", is a neighborhood in central Athens. It is located on the southern slopes of Lycabettus hill. Its name derives from the two metre column (located in Kolonaki Square) that defined the area even before a single house had been built there. Have dinner in a traditional elegant Greek restaurant, which combines the excellent quality in a good value (optional choice)

10 min

Kalimarmaro Stadium (fine Marble stadium) which held the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Stop for photography

Pass by

Drive via Omonia square significant with peace between political parties.

Highlights

Ice coffeee (for hot weather)
Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)

What's included

Included

Ice coffeee (for hot weather)

Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day

Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)

Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)

Not included

Entrance Fees to all sites & museums (Acropolis ticket: Winter 10€ - Summer 20€ /under 6 is free)

Licensed Archaeologist guide for Acropolis up prior request. Additional charge.

Tips are at your discretion.

Pickup Locations & Times

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens center or Piraeus Port, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. We suggest you start the tour at: 5.00 pm in the summer, or earlier in winter time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs. Please do not hesitate to request another pick up/drop off location (for Athens airport, an extra charge is applicable for toll roads & distance 35 km)

Important Information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
The tour driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museums. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided.
This is a private, flexible tour and available from Athens or Piraeus port. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend trip, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver.
Entrance Fees to all sites & museums (Acropolis Hill ticket: Winter 15€ - Summer 30€ /under 25 is free) We will provide you the official site link to proceed with tickets on line