About this experience
Discover the highlights of Athens on a shore excursion from Piraeus Port. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium of the first modern Olympic Games, and the New Acropolis Museum.
Highlights
- Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the highest hill of Athens
- Visit the best preserved temple in the country at the Ancient Greek Agora
- See the changing of the guard in front of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Explore the sacred hill of Acropolis and see the Parthenon and the Erechthion
- Visit the famous New Acropolis Museum to see the masterpieces from the Acropolis
What's included
- Professional drivers with a profound knowledge of the ancient and modern Greek history
- Private transportation
- Water bottles provided by your driver
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Explore the highlights of Athens on a shore excursion from the port of Piraeus. Including the opportunity to purchase tickets to enter the Acropolis, the New Acropolis Museum,( Cost approximately 30 EUR / 33 USD - we send a link after you have booked to reserve your tickets) and the Ancient Agora.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. Visit the Ancient Greek Agora. In the Agora, visit the best-preserved temple in the country and see some of the most profound evidence of the first democracy in its small museum.
Make a small stop for lunch (not included) and then visit the New Acropolis Museum to see the masterpieces from the Acropolis Hill. After the tour, return to the port of Piraeus.
Things to note
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
Pick-up and Drop-off to cruise port
Group-size:- 20
Safe journey from the athens