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Athens : Shared Small Group Acropolis and City Sightseeing

6 hours

Moderate

Explore the highlights of Athens on a shore excursion from the port of Piraeus. Visit the Acropolis, the New Acropolis Museum, and the Ancient Agora. See the changing of the guard at the Parliament House, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Lycabettus Hill. Start your tour with a pickup from the port of Piraeus. Meet your driver and guide and set off for the sacred hill of the Acropolis. Pass through its monuments and end up in front of the Parthenon. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. Next, drive to the Temple of Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Drive up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus, for a panoramic view of the city at the “balcony of Athens”. Following your way back to the city center, pass through the Kolonaki area and reach the Parliament to see the changing of the guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Drive to the Old City, passing by the University, the Academy and the National Library.

What's included?
    Professional drivers with a profound knowledge of the ancient and modern Greek history
    Private transportation
    Water bottles provided by your driver
    Exclusions
      Entrance fees.
      Lunch or snacks.
      Please note
      • Infants must sit on your lap
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • No public transportation nearby
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Not recommended for people with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
      • Please meet our representative from 'Your Shore Time' at the drop off point at the cruise terminal - after taking the free Shuttle from your cruise ship
      What to bring