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Athens Highlights Full Day Private Tour

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Overview

Athens Full Day Tour is the best way to experience Athens as we know it and visit all the important sites of the capital of Greece.
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 Ancient Agora, the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Stadium of the First Modern Olympic Games, the New Acropolis Museum, Lycabetus Hill, Plaka, the Parliament House and watch the Change of the Guards!
Enjoy the exclusivity and flexibility of a private 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.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Entrance fees to archeological sites and museums
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Licensed Tour Guide (on request at an additional cost)
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For pick-ups outside of Athens, 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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Acropolis

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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

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!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Change of Guards

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus is the highest hill of Athens, from where you can enjoy an astonishing panoramic view of Athens.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

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.
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Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki

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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Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

The Agora was the heart of Ancient Athens, as it was the centre of any social, commercial, political, cultural and religious activities. In the archeological site you can witness ruins of the long and uninterrupted history of Athens, from the Late Neolithic period (3000 BCE) to the late 19th century, when many restorations were carried out by the Archeologists.
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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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Our sedans and minivans have room for a wheelchair to be stored but they are not eqquipped with a special ramp or elevator.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Highlights 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Highlights Full Day Private Tour?
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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).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English speaking driver (NOT licensed to accompany you in the archeological sites and Museums).
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees to archeological sites and museums.
  • Meals and Drinks.
  • Licensed Tour Guide (on request at an additional cost).
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Accessibility information for the Athens Highlights Full Day Private Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Highlights 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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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking driver (NOT licensed to accompany you in the archeological sites and Museums)
  • Entrance fees to archeological sites and museums
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Licensed Tour Guide (on request at an additional cost)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Our sedans and minivans have room for a wheelchair to be stored but they are not eqquipped with a special ramp or elevator.
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