Piraeus Shore Excursion: ALL INCLUSIVE Skip-the-Lines Athens sightseeing Tour
Description
This is the best way to visit Athens! No more wasting time on your program by waiting in long lines. Simply breeze past the crowds at the ticket office as admission will have previously been arranged. Come aboard this adventure to Athens. Admire the Acropolis, the revered landmark which still dominates over the city. Stroll through the ruins of the Agora and the central streets of Panepistimiou and Stadiou. Capture great photos of the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games were held. Continue to the Parliament House, the Catholic Cathedral, the Athenian Trilogy, the Arch of Hadrian and the temple of Olympic Zeus.Enjoy a stop at the Syntagma Square to witness the Changing of the Presidential Guards. Opt for your free time in the district of Plaka, ideal for shopping and tasting the local cuisine.
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Itinerary
An ultimate city tour experience with onboard guidance & tickets of the Acropolis site from the port of Piraeus to the historical center of Athens; the birthplace of democracy and the philosophy of Socrates and Plato.
Experience Athens as a true insider! On this half-day tour, you will have the opportunity to explore and discover the city treasures of the past and of the present hassle free as your tickets to the Acropolis site are included. From Dionysiou Aeropagitou Str, walk up to the Acropolis site and see the principle buildings, such as the Propylaia, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion with the famous Caryatid Statues and the magnificent Parthenon.
Enjoy your free time in the district of Plaka - as the name itself reveals, "the old". It is the most beautiful district of the historical center, which is located nearby and ideal for shopping and tasting the local cuisine. At the ancient Greek Agora (marketplace), do your shopping as did the ancients, following in the footsteps of Socrates, before heading back to the port.
Upon arrival to Athens, enjoy one of the marvels of the historical center, the marble Panathenaic Stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896. Feel like Olympic athletes as you capture a picture of the moment.
Visualize the Roman aspect of Athens as you pass in front of The Hadrian Arch of Triumph and The Temple of Zeus. Continue to all the ancient and modern hotspots of Athens. The Syntagma Square, in the heart of the city, hosts The Greek House of Parliament. In previous centuries, this was the Royal Palace, surrounded then and still today by the National Gardens.
Jump from the past to the present with the Catholic Cathedral and the famous Athenian Trilogy on Panepistimou str. consisted of The University of Law, The Academy of Science and The National Library; the masterpieces of the so-called Neoclassical movement.
A short stop for photos in front of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Guards is a MUST! Wait a few minutes to see the changing of the guards, truly an impressive custom.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
At the exit of the terminal building - Details are provided closer to date of the tour. Agency's Sign - THE TRAVEL INSIDERS
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A copy of the passport is required for all participants
- Infant seats are available on request if at time of booking
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time