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Overview
Instead of viewing the spare hours, you may have between flights or the departure of your cruise as a waste, let us make the most of your time in Greece by scheduling a mini-tour. We can pick you up and have you back in time while providing a shot of Modern Greek culture in between. All the tours are specially designed as a mini adventure with the advantage of free transfers from and to your pick-up point.
This tour is the greatest option for people who have very limited time in Athens. It is the absolute driving tour experience that takes you to all the main sights that one needs to see before leaving the city.
With this option, you can take advantage of your time and enjoy a short but sweet sightseeing tour visiting the Acropolis. Then enjoy a relaxed drive through the highlights of classical Athens.
Description
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 11742
The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill 156 meters above sea level and approximately 70 meters above the level of the city of Athens. The Parthenon is a temple built in honor of the goddess Athena, patroness of the city of Athens. Τhe architects who worked were Iktinos, Kallikratis, and possibly Phidias (5th century BC). Finally, we will see the Erechtheion with the famous Karyatidis and the Propylaea.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Pass By: Parthenon, Acropolis, Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 10558
The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, although decorations of the Parthenon continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art.
Pass By: Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens 10558
The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Pass By: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis, Athens 10558
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.
Pass By: Theatre of Dionysus, Mitseon 25, Athina 117 42, Greece
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
Pass By: Herod Atticus Odeon, Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus also called Herodion is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis.
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 11742
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.
The museum was founded in 2003 while the Organization of the Museum was established in 2008. It opened to the public on 20 June 2009. More than 4,250 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square metres.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 11635
Panathenaic Stadium or else known as Kallimarmaro stadium – the oldest in operation stadium of the world, where the Olympics Games have been held three times. It is the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas, Leoforos Amalias, Athens 10557
Like the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus has been a distinctive Athenian landmark since time immemorial. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, the outdoor ancient temple of Athena. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, chief of Olympian Gods. It’s impressive history and destruction make the site interesting to study and its size a popular tourist attraction. It’s surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, the Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It’s within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 m east of the Acropolis and south from the Syntagma Square.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Arch of Hadrian, Leoforos Amalias, Athens
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Pass By: Zappeion, Athens
The Zappeion is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks.
Pass By: National Garden, Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557
The National Garden or Royal Garden is a public park (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and continues to the South to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Kalimarmaro. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, side are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and of the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard, of the celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.
Pass By: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR
The Hellenic Parliament is the Parliament of Greece, an imposing building located in the Parliament House (Old Royal Palace), overlooking Constitution Square in Athens. The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of king Othon which is located in Syntagma Square, and the Unknown Soldier Monument which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard.
Pass By: Syntagma, Athens
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
Stop At: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias, Syntagma Square, Athens 10028
We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 30 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 15772
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is an integral part of the modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an old established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the oldest University in the country, founded by the Royal Decree of 22 April 1837 under the name “Othonian University”, as the first king of modern Greece, Otto of Bavaria, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (of Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising at that time Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first seat was a neo-classical house on the north slope of the Akropolis hill, originally the home of the architect Stamatis Kleanthis (today the Museum of the University’s History is housed there).
Pass By: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 10679
The Academy of Athens is an intellectual institution with the aim of cultivating and promoting Science, Literature, and the Fine Arts, as well as scientific research and study.
Pass By: National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 10679
The National Library of Greece is the leading custodian and administrator of the Hellenic intellectual reserve.It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1829 and its course is parallel to the history of the Greek state.
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556
Plaka is the oldest and most charming district in Athens. It lies right below the Acropolis Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions and houses with red tiles and balconies with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood The Greek literature often called Plaka the neighborhood of the Gods Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristics of the area.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Monastiraki, Athens
Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.
Pass By: Hadrian's Library, Areos 3, Athens 10555
Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens
Pass By: Stoa of Attalos, Adrianou St. 24, Athens
The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC
Pass By: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 10555
10. The Ancient Agora of Athens is the open space located near and northwest of the Acropolis. In antiquity, it was the administrative, philosophical, educational, social, cultural, and mainly the economic center of the city.
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 6 to 7 hours (Approx.)
What's Included
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus/Rafina Port Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Mobile Chargers
- Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Airport Pick Up & drop-off
- Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request
- Private transportation - Tour
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
- Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Museum Ticket: Acropolis (20€), Acropolis Museum( 15€)
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
- Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
- Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
- Operated by Greece Athens Taxi GAT
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.