Essential Athens Highlights Full-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options

From pick up at your Cruise ship, Hotel, or Athens residence sit back in the comfort of one of our new Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles as your experienced informative professional tour driver takes you on a private tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & Traditional National Guards, and National Archaeological Museum, so you won't miss anything during your visit. Our Flexible Booking Options allow you to include a wonderful Traditional Lunch (Silver Package), Expert guiding with a Licensed Professional Guide who will be with you for 3 hours to cover the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (Gold Package), or both Lunch plus Guide (Platinum Package); whilst a Family & Discount Option is also available, as well as a Half-Day Option including an expert guide for those preferring a shorter tour. Please note that for bookings of 8 or more persons, a private guide is automatically included.

PICKUP IN ATHENS. Your friendly Private Tour Driver will be at your Hotel, Cruise Ship or Athens Residence ready to meet you at the agreed time and outline the tour ahead as you make yourself comfortable in one of our new Mercedes Models with complimentary chilled bottled water and Wifi.

Our day starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens & surrounded by its amazing cyclopean' wall, ' wall, wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. The Acropolis is home to the Parthenon, but also many other amazing monuments. You will first enter through the giant ‘Propylaia’ behind which once stood a gold encrusted statue of the Goddess Athena. You will also see the Temple of Athena Nike (or 'Viktory') from 420 BC before other important sites such as the mythical Erechtheion, unique in its construction with its iconic statues of the Caryatids, and the World’s oldest Theatre of Dionysus from the 6th Century BC, which would have seen the very first performances of ancient plays by Sophocles and Euripides among others. The impressive & fully renovated Roman theater, Herodius Atticus, completed in AD 161, also in the site, was dedicated to the wife of a rich benefactor and still hosts a vibrant public summer program.

Considered widely as a masterpiece of science, engineering and culture, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena and would have originally housed her impressive statue. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, some of which can be seen in the nearby Museum.

Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site. If you prefer you can continue without entering also.

This Colossal temple at the center of Athens was dedicated to the God Zeus, head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC and the temple was home to a richly adorned statue, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location

Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble

Main square of Athens housing the Hellenic Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics. At the square you will also see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and impressive Changing Of The Guard’s ceremony, with the iconic 'Evzone’s' in their traditional uniform.

Monastiraki Square at the heart of the Old-Town is a vibrant center of life in the city

LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch in one of the best local family restaurants. Fish, Meat or Vegetarian options are available together with Greek Salad and Starter or Dessert (daily menu's may vary). If you do not choose the lunch option your driver will still make time for you for a lunch break

ON REQUEST. We can add this site to your itinerary on request, and as a replacement of one or two of the others on our existing schedule. The Agora was the marketplace of the Ancient Greeks & centre of political & social life in Athens. A significant site home to the philosophers, craftsmen & housing the remains of many important buildings including an on-site museum in a recreation of an ancient market and the Temple of Hephaestus, best preserved ancient temple in existence.

Recognized as one of the greatest of the world’s museums its exhibits contain the largest collection from Greek antiquity with unmissable and seminal pieces from the Gold 'Deathmask of Agamemnon', leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war, to the 2000-year-old 'Antikithera mechanism' and worlds first computer; the Cup of Nestor referred to in Homer's Iliad, to the 'Ring of Theseus' to Masterpieces of sculpture such as the statues of Aphrodite & Poseidon. Please note that we are able to add a private expert guide for this site on request (additional cost).

DROP OFF. Finally, your driver will see you back safely & directly to your Athens Residence or Cruise Ship before wishing you a fond farewell and hope to see you back soon again!

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Silver or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
• GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you thoroughly en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You can add an expert Guide for the Acropolis & Museum by selecting either the Gold or Platinum Package.
• EXTENDED EXPERT GUIDING TIME: If you prefer a guide to be with you for the other sites, please ask for details.
• PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.

• HALF-DAY OPTION / GUIDE
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  EXPERT GUIDE INCLUDED: A Licensed Guide will join your group for private guiding of the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum (3hrs duration).
  Duration: 5 hours
  TRAVEL IN LUXURY: New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
  Pickup included
• GOLD PACKAGE / GUIDE
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  EXPERT GUIDE INCLUDED: A Licensed Guide will join your group for private guiding of the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum (3hrs duration).
  TRAVEL IN LUXURY : New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
  Pickup included
• PLATINUM / LUNCH & GUIDE
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  EXPERT GUIDE INCLUDED: A Licensed Guide to join your group for private guiding of the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum (3hrs duration).
  INCLUDES LUNCH: Traditional Greek cuisine in one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian options are available (excludes alcoholic drinks).
  TRAVEL IN LUXURY: New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
  Pickup included
• SILVER PACKAGE / LUNCH
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  INCLUDES LUNCH: Traditional Greek cuisine in one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian options are available (excludes alcoholic drinks).
  TRAVEL IN LUXURY: New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
  Pickup included
• FAMILY & DISCOUNT OPTION
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  TRAVEL IN STYLE: Groups of 1-3: Superior Class Sedan; 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Minivan; 8-19 Mercedes Sprinter. Free Wifi / A/C / Bottled Water.
  Pickup included

• SILVER PACKAGE: Includes Traditional 3-Course Lunch
• LUXURY CLASS MERCEDES VEHICLES. All New Models with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
• FAMILY & DISCOUNT OPTION: Tour without Lunch or Expert Guide. Standard Sedan Class.
• HALF-DAY OPTION: 5-Hour Itinerary including an Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
• GOLD PACKAGE: Includes Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
• Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
• PLATINUM PACKAGE: Includes Lunch & Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
• A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE. Included for the Acropolis & Museum with groups of 8 or more persons

• Entrance Fees
• Licensed guide for archaeological sites unless specified by tour package. Available on request
• Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
• Expert Guiding at the National Archaeological Museum. Availabe on request at additional cost.
• Alcoholis Drinks are not included with any Lunch Package

IMPORTANT - CONTACT DETAILS • For all tour questions please Email: reservations@warmpenguin.gr • For telephone inquiries call: +30 6955297050 • Driver contact number for the day of the tour only: +30 6970026750 HOTEL PICK UP: We will meet you at your hotel reception area. AIRBNB OR ATHENS ADDRESS: We will meet you outside the address at street level CRUISE SHIP PICK UP: For Cruise ship pick up please provide the ship name; all passenger names; one passport number. LUGGAGE & EXCESS LUGGAGE: Please advise us of any luggage so we may supply the appropriate vehicle. Please note we are not responsible for luggage safety. PICKUP FROM LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by WARMPENGUIN.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 20 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.