"Athens in a Glimpse with Cruise Port Pickup & Drop-Off"
Overview
"A short private tour with a well-informed driver in Athens into the short break from your cruise"
You can enjoy a quick private tour of Athens with a knowledgeable driver who will share the history of the city with you. This experience can easily fit into the short break you have from your cruise: the driver will pick you up directly from the Port of Piraeus and, after your tour, return you back to your cruise ship in time for your departure.
This is a wonderful opportunity to discover Greece’s capital— the birthplace of democracy and one of the world’s most historic travel destinations. Within just a few hours, you will be able to see many of the city’s highlights and enjoy the warm hospitality Athens is known for.
If you would like to add a licensed tour guide, we can arrange that for you as well, depending on availability—just let us know and we will organize everything for you.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus 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.
- WiFi on board
- Mobile Chargers
- Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
- Private Transportation - Tour
- Airport Pick Up & drop-off (Additional charge).
- The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
- Acropolis
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability
Meeting and Pickup
The driver can pick you up directly from the Port of Piraeus. He will be waiting for you outside your cruise ship, holding a sign with your name. He can meet you at any time you prefer. From there, he will take you to the center of Athens for a 5–6 hour sightseeing tour, and afterward he will bring you back to the Port of Piraeus in time to re-embark on your cruise ship. If, for any reason, you are unable to locate your driver, please contact the emergency number shown on your voucher. Additionally, one day before your tour, we will send you the driver’s full contact details so you can reach them directly if needed.
What To Expect
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Parthenon (pass by)
Acropolis
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Athena Nike (pass by)
Theatre of Dionysus (pass by)
Herod Atticus Odeon (pass by)
Panathenaic Stadium
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arco Di Adriano (pass by)
Zappeion (pass by)
National Garden (pass by)
Hellenic Parliament (pass by)
Syntagma (pass by)
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Library of Greece (pass by)
The Academy of Athens (pass by)
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (pass by)
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki (pass by)
Hadrian's Library (pass by)
Ancient Agora of Athens (pass by)
Stoa of Attalos (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- 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.
- Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
- The Acropolis is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-129232P13
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