Private Full Day Athens Tour





Description
Athens is a city that really has to be explained in the right way, as every little corner can hide stories and intrigues you in a way may never think of. This private tour guides you in a great way in one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, the city of Athens, giving you the chance to discover all the must-sees during your limited time. Our 25 years experience and expertise can help you make the most out of your limited time in Athens.
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This private tour will take you to all the must-see sights of Athens. If you are visiting Athens for the first time, this tour provides an excellent introduction to one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. During your Acropolis visit (approx. 2 hrs) you will see:- Propylaea, - The Parthenon - Erechtheion - The Temple of Athena Nike,Looking down from the Acropolis you'll see the two ancient theaters in its shadow:- The Theater of Dionysus , the oldest Greek theater (built in the 5th century BC), - Odeon of Herod Atticus, erected in AD 161. The site hosts performances for the summer Athens Festival
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greece capital Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple -that included 104 colossal columns- was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens,it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.A stadium was built on the site of a simple racecourse by the Athenian statesman Lykourgos (Lycurgus) c. 330 BC, primarily for the Panathenaic Games.The stadium was excavated in 1869 and hosted the Zappas Olympics in 1870 and 1875. After being refurbished, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896. It was used for various purposes in the 20th century and was once again used as an Olympic venue in 2004. It is the finishing point for the annual Athens Classic Marathon.It is also the last venue in Greece from where the Olympic flame handover ceremony to the host nation takes place.
Lycabettus hill also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. Pine trees cover its base, and at its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant.
One of the most unique experiences is the changing of the guards in Athens. The presidential guards or Evzones, guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Hellenic Parliament building around the clock, through the coldest winter night or hottest summer day. Evzones are an elite unit of the Greek army and it is a very high honour for a Greek guard to be selected as an Evzone
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling – in some respects – a Roman triumphal arch. It has been proposed that the arch was built to celebrate the adventus (arrival) of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and to honor him for his many benefactions to the city.There were two inscriptions on the arch, facing in opposite directions, naming both Theseus and Hadrian as founders of Athens
One of the most high profile museums built in Europe in the 21st century, The New Acropolis Museum holds the historic archaeological treasures of the Acropolis of Athens. Although opened in 2009.A world-class museum of vast proportions, The New Acropolis Museum stands today as one of the most significant museums of ancient times. Offering a unique look into the past of Greece and is a must for any traveller in this age-old city.
The ancient Agora with its wonderful Temple of Hephaestus, can be visited on our tour after your lunch while also providing an excellent chance for a walk through the beautiful neighborhood of Thiseio.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Accommodation Piraeus area, Port and Cruise Terminal (Included). Meeting point: The driver will meet you at the port holding a sign with your name on Accommodation in Athens and Athens Suburbs Pickup/drop off from/to Accommodation located outside Athens with an extra cost Pickup/drop off from/to Athens Airport with an extra cost Meeting point: The driver will meet you inside the airport holding a sign with your name on
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the drop off/pick up places which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Reviews(59)
Absolutely fantastic tour around Athens - seeing all the major sites. The driver was very friendly and knowledgeable and we also added a private tour guide for the sites, her name was Foto and she was amazing. Can highly recommend this company - very easy to deal with, and well organised.
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What a wonderful tour and guide! The Acropolis was magnificent and the guide really knew and had great passion for the history. The driver was also kind and helpful. I only had 8 hours in the city as a layover, but this side trip was, by far, the highlight of my journey. Crowds were moderate, the fee was standard (200 Euros for the day, if I remember). Pre-communication could have been a bit clearer (I didn't get some tickets they expected me to get because I didn't understand the email fully). Overall, an amazing trip that I highly recommend.
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Great way to see all the major sites! Friendly driver with great stories of history. Spoke English well. Clean, comfortable Mercedes van to ride in.
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We were picked up at the dock and taken throughout the city stopping at selected tourist and commercial sites. It was a special day in Athens because of this tour
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Our driver picked us up at the cruise terminal on time. We had tickets for the Acropolis and after entry found climbing difficult but were escorted to the lift and enjoyed the history and sights from that height. We then went to the Acropolis Museum - another magnificant building. Our driver suggested other activities and we enjoyed 6-7 hours in Athens.
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A fantastic tour, our group of 8 friends really enjoyed our tour of the Acropolis & the Agora, Vaso was a fantastic guide, she is extremely knowledgeable, and we all left with a great appreciation of the Ancient Greek culture. an Eleven out of Ten experience!
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Dionisis met me at the airport with a very nice vehicle with water available. Irina was my tour guide and was AWESOME with her teaching me about the city of Athens. With the help of Dionisis and Irina my experience of Athens was better than I could have ever imagined. Have already recommended them to a friend who is planning a trip to Athens next year.
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We recently used Athens Limo Tours for a tour of the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum and city highlights. There were 6 of us on this tour. We had a great guide who explained the Acropolis, how and why it was built, its destruction, and how it was being restored. She was great at helping us navigate the crowds through the Acropolis and the museum, and taking care of all of our group. She was a lot of fun to be with. Our driver skillfully navigated the Athens traffic. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Dionisis took care of the details of putting together and scheduling our tour around European Heritage weekend as well as the Run for the Cure on our only available day for the tour. Communications before and during the tour was handled very well. I would use Athens limo tours again.
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The vehicle is nice, the driver speaks good English and also did explanation. They also helped to make reservation for the restaurant we want. Payment can be made after the tour end. Good follow up and assist with fair price for small group. Highly recommended.
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Tomas was a great tour guide, we got to see all of Greece we hoped to and while the Acropolis and Parthenon tickets were not included with this tour it was okay for us to see from the outside and visit the museum instead.
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