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Ancient Athens Highlights Tour from Piraeus Cruise Port
Athens, Greece, Europe
Patras, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe
$104.53
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Welcome to Athens, the timeless city where ancient history meets vibrant modern life!
As we embark on this unforgettable journey, prepare to step back in time and explore the iconic monuments that have shaped civilizations.
With expert guides, personalized attention, and a passion for sharing Athens' hidden gems, we guarantee an enriching and unforgettable adventure.
Ideal for cruise passengers, this 6-hour tour is designed to make the most of your limited time in Athens, offering a seamless, comfortable experience.
As we embark on this unforgettable journey, prepare to step back in time and explore the iconic monuments that have shaped civilizations.
With expert guides, personalized attention, and a passion for sharing Athens' hidden gems, we guarantee an enriching and unforgettable adventure.
Ideal for cruise passengers, this 6-hour tour is designed to make the most of your limited time in Athens, offering a seamless, comfortable experience.
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Ancient Athens Highlights Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Luggage space available
- Drop-off at the city center for disembarking passengers
- Transfer in a fully air-conditioned, comfortable minibus
- Full refund in case of a change to your cruise schedule
- Local tour guide
- Bottled water
- Pick-up & drop-off at the cruise port
- Free time for lunch and shopping
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance ticket for the Acropolis (November-March 10€, April-October 30€)
Meeting point
For cruise passengers that need to return to their ship, we will take you back to Piraeus port.
Return details
For disembarking cruise passengers that don’t need to return back to Piraeus port, we can drop you off in the city center.
For cruise passengers that need to return to their ship, we will take you back to Piraeus port.
- Driving from Piraeus port we pass by Pasalimani, a charming small harbor located in the area of Piraeus. It is one of the largest and most prominent marinas in the region, providing docking facilities for luxury yachts, sailing boats, and other types of vessels. (pass by)
- As we continue further down, we drive by Mikrolimano, a harbor similar to Pasalimani, where we can make a small stop for photos (if traffic allows it), as it offers a beautiful view of the sea and the city. (pass by)
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Panathenaic StadiumThe Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is an ancient Greek stadium that is historically significant as the site of the Panathenaic Games. It is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of ancient Greek athleticism and culture. Here, we will make a stop of around 15 minutes for photos.
- The Hellenic Presidential Mansion is a neoclassical building that serves as the residence of the president of the Hellenic Republic. It’s an elegant building with neoclassical architecture surrounded by the famous Presidential Guards, the Evzones. (pass by)
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AcropolisThe Acropolis of Athens is one of the most renowned archaeological sites in the world, showcasing the remains of numerous historical buildings, with the Parthenon being the most famous. The Acropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the main attraction of ancient Athens. Guests visit the site on their own. The visit to the Acropolis is not mandatory. If you do not want to enter the site, you'll have the option to explore the Areopagus Hill and the Herodion, two historically and mythologically significant sites located right next to the Acropolis. You'll have one hour of free time to visit the monuments of your choice, take stunning photos, and admire the scenery. NOTE that the entry ticket for the Acropolis is not included in the price of the tour. November-March: 10euros per person April-October: 30euros per person
- On our way, we will also pass by the Arch of Hadrian, a monumental gateway built by the Roman army on the order of the emperor Hadrian, approximately 1890 years ago. (pass by)
- As we drive towards the city center, we will pass by the famous ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Dedicated to the king of the gods, Zeus, the temple's remains transport visitors to a bygone era and bring to mind the appreciation for ancient Greek engineering and religious devotion. (pass by)
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SyntagmaSyntagma is a central square located in front of the Hellenic Parliament and the Tomb of the unknown soldier. A major highlight of the square is the changing of the guard ceremony performed by the Evzones (the presidential guards), at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We will also make a stop here for around 30 minutes for photos.
- The Athenian trilogy is a group of three monumental buildings designed in a neoclassical style, featuring beautiful statues of prominent Greek philosophers and elegant columns. The trilogy consists of: -The University of Athens -The National Library of Greece -The Academy of Athens We will make a small stop for photos if traffic allows it. (pass by)
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MonastirakiMonastiraki & Plaka. Our last stop will be at Monastiraki and Plaka, two vibrant and historic neighborhoods in the heart of Athens, where you’ll be able to stroll around the narrow, winding streets, enjoy a traditional Greek meal, or go shopping.
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Ancient Athens Highlights Tour from Piraeus Cruise Port
Athens, Greece, Europe
Patras, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe
$104.53
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!