This tour gives you the opportunity to get inside the Greek antiquities of the Acropolis and the temple of Olympian Zeus but also see the highlights of the city in 5 hours.
We always offer you the flexibility to change the itinerary according to your wishes.
- Location Athens
- Destinations
- Departure / Return Location Customer Defined
- Departure Time Customer Defined
- Return Time 5 hours after launch
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Included
- English speaking driver
- Free WIFI onboard
- Transportation in luxury can according to the group size
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Not Included
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch
- Tour Guide (Contact us if you like a tour guide to inform you for the cost)
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Group Sizes
- sedan: 1 to 3 pax
- minibus or van: 4 to 8 pax
- minibus: 8 to 18 pax
Greeting you at your hotel or at the arrival cruise terminal and starting our tour at the Acropolis Hill and the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens. First, Propylaia its monumental gate to the Parthenon, Temple Athena Nike, Erechtheion Temple a site associated with some of the most ancient and holy relics of the Athenians then Parthenon the temple dedicated to goddess Athena the Virgin.
Afterward, we will drive you to the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. The temple of Olympian Zeus the biggest temple ever made in Greek history and Hardian’s Arch.
Driving down to Syntagma square (in Greek constitution Square) via Herod Atticus Str., you can see the “Evzones”(presidential guards) in their picturesque uniform in front of the Parliament (ex Royal Palace) and the Presidential Palace.
From there, you will continue to Lycabettus Hill (the highest hill of Athens) for great photo opportunities (this stop is not available for groups over 12 passengers).
Next stop to the Ancient Agora before making your way back to the drop off point.
We always offer you the flexibility to change the itinerary according to your wishes.
- Acropolis Museum 10 euros
- Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and Ancient Agora 30 euros total
- Free admission for Students from E.U. / Journalists / Persons under 18 (with current identification to prove age) / University students from Greece and the E.U -University students from Greece and the E.U
- Reduced admission for Citizens of the E.U. / aged over 65 / Students from countries outside the E.U.
- Free admission (regardless age) on the following dates 6 March / 5 June / 18 April / 18 May (International Museums Day) / The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
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SUMMER PERIOD
1 April – 31 October
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WINTER PERIOD
1 November – 31 March
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Opening hours for the archeological sites
Winter period:8:30am – 15:00
Summer period:8:00am – 19:30 -
Opening hours for Acropolis Museum
Winter period:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last admission: 4:30 p.m.)
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Last admission: 9:30 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Last admission: 7:30 p.m.)
Summer period:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Last admission: 3:30 p.m.)
Tuesday to Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Last admission: 7:30 p.m.)
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Last admission: 9:30 p.m.) -
Sites’ Opening Hours during Holidays
1 January: closed
6 January: 08:30 – 15:00
Shrove Monday: 08:30 – 15:00
25 March: closed
Good Friday: 12:00 – 15:00
Holy Saturday: 08:30 – 15:00
Easter Sunday: closed
Easter Monday: 08:30 – 15:00
1 May: closed
Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 – 15:00
15 August: 08:30 – 15:00
28 October: 08:30 – 15:00
25 December: closed
26 December: closed
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What to wear
Summer: Comfortable athletic clothing, hat, athletic shoes and sunscreen.
Winter: Comfortable warn clothing, jacket and winter shoes.
