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Athens Full Day Private Tour

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If you are a fan of Greek History and Mythology this is your tour!
See all the highlights of Athens and learn everything about the iconic sites, visiting the Acropolis (Parthenon), the Ancient Agora and the New Acropolis museum, in a private day tour that will be flexible and customized to your needs!

What's Included

  • Lunch Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink (Depending on your booking option)
  • Bottled water
  • SMALL GROUP: Meeting Point at ''Herodion Hotel'' [near Acropolis metro station]
  • Museum Ticket [Options: Acropolis Museum OR National Archaeological Museum]
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€]
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PRIVATE TOUR: Hotel Pick up & Drop off SMALL GROUP: Meeting Point at ''Herodion Hotel''CRUISE PORT: Your driver will be waiting for you at the arrival area outside of your cruise ship, holding a sign with your nameAIRPORT: Your driver will be waiting for you at the arrival hall of the airport, holding a sign with your name

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Rovertou Galli 4
Athina 117 42, Greece

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Acropolis

Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Parthenon

Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian democracy and the western civilization.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Propylaea

The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tempio Di Athena Nike

Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Erectheion

Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (pass by)

After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
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Panathenaic Stadium (pass by)

We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
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Mount Lycabettus

Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Hephaestus

In the ancient Greek Agora, you will visit the Temple of Hephaestus (the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built) devoted to the God of blacksmiths and volcanoes.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museum of the Ancient Agora

In this small but important museum you will see findings from Ancient Athenians' daily life and learn about their constitution.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Plateia Syntagmatos

Next driving alongside the National Garden, 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, Syntagma. 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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomba Del Milite Ignoto

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.The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens (pass by)

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
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The Academy of Athens (pass by)

The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
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National Library of Greece (pass by)

The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
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Koukaki

You will be feeling hungry by now, so our next stop is going to be a Greek tavern with the authentic Greek Pitta Gyros in the traditional neighbourhood of Koukaki.Enjoy your lunch and taste Gyros, the most popular Greek recipe, with a set menu, as described below:1 Pitta Gyros (pork or chicken or veg, fried potatoes, tzatziki, tomato, onion) 1 Greek salad (tomato, cucumber, green pepper, olives & feta cheese, dressed with salt, Greek oregano, and olive oil) 1 piece of Baklava (layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey) 1 Drink (beer or glass of wine or soft drink)Please contact us in case of food allergies or dietary restrictions
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (pass by)

Historically old neighborhood of Athens.
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Acropolis Museum

As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighbourhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations. This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement. Built in 2009, this museum was voted as the best mono-thematic museum for 2019. You can choose to visit either the new Acropolis Museum, or the National Archaeological Museum of Athens or spent time in the neighbourhood of Plaka.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

National Archaeological Museum

Instead of visiting the new Acropolis Museum, we give you the opportunity to visit the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, that houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

If you don't want to enter the Acropolis or the National Archaeological Museum, you can walk at the traditional neighbourhood with the narrow and picturesque streets, that is known as the neighbourhood of the Gods.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museum.
  • Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
  • German/ Spanish Speaking Drivers upon request- depending on the availability

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Full Day Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Lunch. Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink (Depending on your booking option).
  • Bottled water.
  • SMALL GROUP: Meeting Point at ''Herodion Hotel'' [near Acropolis metro station].
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site].
  • Worry- free Shore Excursion.
  • Skip the line Tickets: Acropolis, Ancient Agora (Depending on your booking option).
  • PRIVATE TOUR: Hotel / Cruise port pick up & drop-off.
The following is NOT included:
  • Museum Ticket [Options: Acropolis Museum OR National Archaeological Museum].
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost].
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€].
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Athens Full Day Private Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Full Day Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • LunchLunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink (Depending on your booking option)
  • Bottled water
  • SMALL GROUP: Meeting Point at ''Herodion Hotel'' [near Acropolis metro station]
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
  • Worry- free Shore Excursion
  • Skip the line Tickets: Acropolis, Ancient Agora (Depending on your booking option)
  • PRIVATE TOUR: Hotel / Cruise port pick up & drop-off
  • Museum Ticket [Options: Acropolis Museum OR National Archaeological Museum]
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€]

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museum.
  • Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
  • German/ Spanish Speaking Drivers upon request- depending on the availability
  • If your group is more that 14 people you can make several bookings & let us know that you are all together after your booking
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