Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour
Description
Athens Half Day Tour is the best way to have a sense of Athens and see all the attractions that this capital has to offer while exploring the city in a few hours. Feel the vibe of the most important Greek city, the birth of the Democracy and the cradle of the western civilization. Visit the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Stadium of the First Modern Olympic Games, the Lycabetus Hill, Plaka, the Parliament House and watch the Change of the Guards! Enjoy the exclusivity and flexibility of a private half day tour with the assistance of your English speaking driver. Let us be your hosts in our beautiful city and explore Athens at your own pace.
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Itinerary
A private half day Athens tour usually starts with the visit of the Acropolis hill, the symbol of the Golden Age of Athens. You will admire the imposing architecture and the perfection of the construction of the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the temple of wingless Victory, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
The New Acropolis Museum is one of the most meritorious museums of the world. In a total area of 25000 square meters you can admire many valuable exhibits of the Acropolis, very interesting temporary exhibitions as well as the archeological excadation beneath the Museum.
The Panathenaic or Kallimarmaro Stadium is the stadium which hosted the First Modern Olympic Games in 1896. Made intirely by Pentelic marble can still accomodate 60.000 spectators!
The temple of Olympian Zeus used to be the largest temple in Greece. Unfortunately only 16 columns are surviving almost 2.000 years after its construction by the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
You can watch the Change of the Presidential Guards and the Tomb of the Uknown Soldier in front of the Parliament Hous or Old Royal Palace in Syntagma Square.
Mount Lycabettus is the highest hill of Athens, from where you can enjoy an astonishing panoramic view of Athens.
Plaka is the oldest neighborhood of Athens. We can drive at the narrow streets of the most picturesque spot of the city or even spend some time walking around the shops.
Monastiraki square is the most famous commercial district of Athens. We can pass by and take a look at the shops, the flea market, the central food market of Athens and the Ancient Agora from outside.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For pick-ups outside of Athens, Airport or other ports besides Piraeus, please make a special request. Pick up locations -Hotel: you will meet your driver at the hotel's loby -Cruise ship: you will meet your driver at the terminal's meeting point holding a sign with your name -Airport: you will meet your driver at the arrival hall holding a sign with your name All the vehicles used are brand new and fully equipped. -For groups of 1-3 persons you shall expect a black sedan. -For groups of 4-8 persons you shall expect a black minivan.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our sedans and minivan have room for a wheelchair to be stored but they are not eqquipped with a special ramp or elevator.