Private Trip Athens City's Landmarks.
The most convenient way to visit the top attractions in Athens city with your own pace!
Professional Experienced Driver explains in English the background and history of the monuments about to visit, stop in front of every entrance (where possible) and give you time to self explore the sights feed with the necessary information.
In a few words, you get a chauffeured Mercedes-Benz car at your disposal between all must-see sights for a pleasant yet informative tour in or around Athens.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
The first stop is at the Acropolis, to see the architectural monuments of the Golden Age of Athens, including the Parthenon, Erectheion the temple of Athena Nike and the magnificent views of the city all the way to Aegean sea.
The Acropolis is located on a flattish-topped rock that rises 150 m (490 ft) above sea level in the city of Athens, with a surface area of about 3 hectares.
Most of the major temples, including the Parthenon, were built by order of Pericles during the so-called "Golden Age of Athens"(460–430 BC).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Arch of Hadrian, Leoforos Amalias, Athens Greece
The triumphal arch lies on an ancient street that led from the old city of Athens to the new, Roman section, built by Hadrian. It was constructed by the Athenians in A.D. 131, in honor of their benefactor emperor.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
The Temple of Olympian Zeus Naós tou Olympíou Diós, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek 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.
The columns would stand 17 m (55 ft 9 in) high and 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in diameter.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
The Panathenaic Stadium 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 in 1896 to host the first modern Olympic games.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Presidential Mansion, Herodou Attikou Street, Athens 106 74 Greece
The Presidential Mansion is the place to be to see a Changing the Guard ceremony in Athens, Greece.
Changing of the Guard ceremonies take place at the Presidential Mansion and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is off Syntagma Square below the Hellenic Parliament. The steps that the official ceremony requires at the time of changes are carried out in really slow motion to protect their blood circulation after 60 min of immobility
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens 114 71, Greece
Top views of main attractions like Acropolis and Kallimarmaro Stadium best location for orientation of the city and top spot for memorable pictures.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens. The building was designed as part of an architectural "trilogy" in 1859 by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, along with the University and the National Library.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum open to the public in 2009 focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies over the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. Recently was awarded the best museum in the world.
Acropolis museum ranked 6th in the TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice Awards of the 25 Best Museums in the world for 2018
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- English Speaking Professional Driver (Not Licensed to ESCORT you INSIDE The sights.)
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon(Taxi) up to 4 according to booking
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Mercedes MiniVan up to 7 people according to booking
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entrance Tickets to All Archaeological Sights and Museums
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Activity includes Archaeological sites ,make sure to have comfortable shoes clothing and sun cover
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- K&N HEPA Cabin Filters in All Vehicles
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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