Piraeus Shore Excursion: ALL INCLUSIVE Skip-the-Lines Athens sightseeing Tour
Description
This is the best way to visit Athens! No more wasting time on your program by waiting in long lines. Simply breeze past the crowds at the ticket office as admission will have previously been arranged. Come aboard this adventure to Athens. Admire the Acropolis, the revered landmark which still dominates over the city. Stroll through the ruins of the Agora and the central streets of Panepistimiou and Stadiou. Capture great photos of the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games were held. Continue to the Parliament House, the Catholic Cathedral, the Athenian Trilogy, the Arch of Hadrian and the temple of Olympic Zeus.Enjoy a stop at the Syntagma Square to witness the Changing of the Presidential Guards. Opt for your free time in the district of Plaka, ideal for shopping and tasting the local cuisine.
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Itinerary
An ultimate city tour experience with onboard guidance & tickets of the Acropolis site from the port of Piraeus to the historical center of Athens; the birthplace of democracy and the philosophy of Socrates and Plato.
Experience Athens as a true insider! On this half-day tour, you will have the opportunity to explore and discover the city treasures of the past and of the present hassle free as your tickets to the Acropolis site are included. From Dionysiou Aeropagitou Str, walk up to the Acropolis site and see the principle buildings, such as the Propylaia, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion with the famous Caryatid Statues and the magnificent Parthenon.
Enjoy your free time in the district of Plaka - as the name itself reveals, "the old". It is the most beautiful district of the historical center, which is located nearby and ideal for shopping and tasting the local cuisine. At the ancient Greek Agora (marketplace), do your shopping as did the ancients, following in the footsteps of Socrates, before heading back to the port.
Upon arrival to Athens, enjoy one of the marvels of the historical center, the marble Panathenaic Stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896. Feel like Olympic athletes as you capture a picture of the moment.
Visualize the Roman aspect of Athens as you pass in front of The Hadrian Arch of Triumph and The Temple of Zeus. Continue to all the ancient and modern hotspots of Athens. The Syntagma Square, in the heart of the city, hosts The Greek House of Parliament. In previous centuries, this was the Royal Palace, surrounded then and still today by the National Gardens.
Jump from the past to the present with the Catholic Cathedral and the famous Athenian Trilogy on Panepistimou str. consisted of The University of Law, The Academy of Science and The National Library; the masterpieces of the so-called Neoclassical movement.
A short stop for photos in front of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Guards is a MUST! Wait a few minutes to see the changing of the guards, truly an impressive custom.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
At the exit of the terminal building - Details are provided closer to date of the tour. Agency's Sign - THE TRAVEL INSIDERS
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A copy of the passport is required for all participants
- Infant seats are available on request if at time of booking
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Reviews(27)
This was a wonderful excursion. Our driver was excellent and full of information about Athens. He was prompt, very friendly and accommodating. This was a private tour with me and my husband. George is an excellent driver and we had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend this tour.
We enjoyed a private tour in Athens. Our certified tour guide Ioanna was amazing! A local that is knowledgeable and passionate! She was flexible with our itinerary and made recommendations that enabled us to see everything we had hoped to see! She kept us on track in terms of timing so that we could enjoy all the sites we had planned including a city tour, Acropolis, the new Acropolis museum and free time in Plaka where we enjoyed a light lunch before heading back to the cruise ship! I originally booked the tour without a guide but was glad that we changed it to include Ioanna as the experience was much more informative and learned a lot about the history and culture. I would highly recommend this tour and the team at The Travel Insiders that helped me with my itinerary and answered all my questions! Fantastic customer service and a pleasure to deal with.
Our tour with Ionna and driver, Alexander. Of the Acropolis, Plaka shopping area and city tour was wonderful, They met us on the dock in a luxurious and comfortable limo. The explanation of the mythology and history of Greece was fascinating. I highly recommended this tour.
Thank you for your excellent review and recommendation. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your Athens tour with our team! We very much look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes from the team of “The Travel Insiders”.
Our tour guide, George Kappis, was terrific. He was extremely knowledgeable and his English was excellent. Communication before and during excursion was through WhatsApp. He was professional and personable. It was an exceptional tour!
The amazing history we heard about and viewed. Although Viator, not the tour operator, sent us to the wrong pick up location. Stressful start but the guide and driver made up for it by being so helpful and determined to find us.
Our guide Vicki was wonderful and informative. She was very attuned to our group's needs and allowed us time to sit in the shade periodically since it was so hot out. When we toured the Parthenon and Acropolis, it was over 100 degrees F out, and she was so great about making sure our group members were getting shade and rest. She provided lots of information and was responsive to our questions and inquiries for different things.
A very good and information driver who made sure we saw all the sites. However Skip-the-Lines, only means you skip the lines to purchase the tickets not enter the sites, we experienced very long lines.
Our tour guide, Ioanna, and driver, Alex went above and beyond what was expected. First the tour itself was wonderful with great information. At the Acropolis, my wife was unable to climb up and Ioanna and she sat and waited for the rest to return. Unfortunately, someone stole my wife's backpack from behind her - contained her shipboard card and her passport, among other items. Ioanna and Alex were great in getting us to police station and to U S. Embassy to obtain an emergency passport - at least 2 additional hours for each of them. Such kindness and helpfulness.
Awesome experience! Our driver and guide was George and I honestly don’t think we could have gotten a better tour!! George was extremely knowledgeable and extremely accommodating to the sites we wanted to stop and see. Highly recommended!!
Having a personal guide to show us the city was the best thing we could've done! Our guide, George, had a modern Mercedes all electric car. It was great to be able to keep our bags with him as we just finished a cruise. Can't rate this trip high enough.