Sightseeing In Athens Greece
Sightseeing in Athens
Athens and the Athenian Riviera Extended Half Day Tour
If you are the kind of people who want to admire one of the most wondrous beach-fronts in the world, our Athens and Athenian Riviera shore tour is the best choice you should consider. This tour will give you the chance to witness the remarkable contrasts that make the city of Athens a fascinating place. During the tour, we will visit the Syntagma Square, the Changing of the Guards, the Presidential Palace (former King’s Palace), the Panathenaic stadium, the Temple of Zeus, the sacred Rock of the Acropolis hill (Propylaea, Erechtheion, Karyatides, the Temple of Athena Nike) and the Parthenon. You will also view the breathtaking lineup of neoclassical architectures, such as the Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Library and the first University of Athens, which are also known as the Athenian Trilogy.
Afterwards, we will drive by the Athenian Riviera, through the scenic coastal road that offers a beautiful view of the Saronic Gulf. We will also pass through the most splendid suburbs of Athens (Varkiza, Vouliagmeni, Voula, Glyfada and Palaion Faliron). After that, you can have lunch at a Greek Tavern, with great choices, like Greek souvlaki, lamb in the spit or fresh fish. Those of our clients who have already tried our tour packages and tours are all astonished and fulfilled with our exceptional services. We guarantee to our clients that by booking one of our private Athens day tours, or shore excursions from Piraeus cruise ships you will never regret it. AthensTours.GR will serve as your driver-guide and is the only and the best way to explore the amazing history and beauty of Athens.
- We use luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned.
- Rates include all tolls, fuel, parking fees, and baggage charges.
- Not included: Drinks, meals, entrance fees, accommodation, licensed guides (optional) and/or gratuities.
- Prices are per car and not per person.
- The driver will wait a maximum of 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time.
- Tours are private, personal, and flexible just for you and your party.
- For all tours except layover tours that starts/ends at Athens airport there will be a surcharge of 25% (Athens airport is 45-60 minutes drive from Athens, Piraeus port).
- For services between 23:30 – 06:30 there will be a 20% surcharge.
- Names Lists: Upon booking confirmation, you must provide a full list (names & surnames) for all members of your touring party. This is required by local authorities for all tours and failure to provide such a list may result in the cancellation of your tour.
- Driver: Please be aware that your Driver is not permitted to enter archaeological sites and museums and offer a guiding service. Only Licensed guides, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Culture, are allowed to do so. Should you require a licensed guide to accompany you to the archaeological sites and museums, we can provide such service at an extra cost, or you can find a licensed guide on your own. Please note that, if you choose the service of a licensed guide for the full time of your tour, an additional seat in the vehicle will be required. Since your licensed guide will be in the vehicle during the tour. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu, in order for the appropriate vehicle to be provided for your Tour.
- Licensed Guides: All accredited (official) guides are freelance professionals by law, who are hired by the operator on your behalf. The Licensed guide is responsible for issuing all pertinent documentation concerning his/her services (such as receipts, etc.).
- Full day tour duration with a licensed guide is 8 hours and a half-day tour duration with a licensed guide is 5 hours.
- Licensed Guides Extra Seat: Please note that, if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for FULL TIME, you will require an ADDITIONAL seat in your vehicle, since your guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu (car type 4-7 people)
- Luggage:
– Mercedes Sedan/Saloon (1-3 persons) max luggage: 3 pieces with the following maximum dimensions: height 63,5cm/25 inches, width 45cm/18 inches, depth 28cm/11 inches or 2 larger pieces
– Mercedes Minivan or Minibus 1 piece of luggage (up to above dimensions) plus 1 carry-on (not exceeding 3 kilos) per person. IMPORTANT: For each and every requested transfer service, you are required to inform us of the exact luggage description of your party.
Archaeological sites are closed
• 1 January: closed
• 6 January: closed
• Shrove Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 25 March: closed
• Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
• Holy Saturday: 08.30-15.00
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 1 May: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08.30-15.00
• 15 August: 08.30-15.00
• 28 October: 08.30-15.00
• 25 December: closed
• 26 December: closed
Under 18 years old is FREE
*6 March (except Acropolis Museum)
*5 June (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 April (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 May (International Museums Day)
*The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days- except Acropolis museum)
Reduced admission for:
*Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union aged over 65 years old by showing their ID card or passport.
*Students of Higher Education Institutes and equivalent Schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID
*The accompanying parents on educational visits of elementary schools.
Athens & The Athenian Riviera
For those who are planning for an out of town getaway together with a sightseeing in Athens, our Athens and Athenian Riviera private tour is a great option. With our private tours we will allow you to explore the greater of Athens. We are here to assist and help you in discovering the hidden gems of Athens.
Highlights
- Acropolis Hill
- New Acropolis Museum
- Temple of Zeus
- Old Olympic Stadium
- Changing of the Guards
- Academy of science
- Athens University
- National Library
- Glyfada
- Voula
- Vouliagmeni lake
Duration
6,30 hours
Good to Know
- Comfortable clothing and athletic walking shoes are recommended.
- Hat and sun glasses are suggested.
- Photography is permitted throughout the tour.
- Local cash needed for entrance fees and small expenses (25€ pp)
