Athens Half-day Sightseeing Tour
5 HoursAthens Half-day Sightseeing Tour
Discover the highlights of Athens on a guided half-day sightseeing tour featuring a panoramic drive past iconic landmarks, a visit to the Acropolis and its architectural masterpieces, and exploration of the world-renowned Acropolis Museum. This enriching experience perfectly blends the city’s ancient heritage with its modern elegance.
Exploring the Highlights of Athens
Discover the rich history and vibrant contrasts of Athens on this expertly guided half-day sightseeing tour, perfect for both first-time visitors and those looking to delve deeper into the city's iconic landmarks.
Our tour begins with a photo stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of white marble, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. We continue our panoramic drive through the city, passing by some of Athens' most significant landmarks, including:
The Zappeion Hall and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, once one of the largest temples in ancient Greece.
The Athens Trilogy—an impressive collection of neoclassical buildings housing the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library.
The Parliament Building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where you can witness the ceremonial guard of the Evzones in their traditional uniform.
Other architectural and historical gems, including Hadrian’s Arch, the National Garden, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), St. Paul’s Church, the Catholic Cathedral, the Old Parliament, Constitution Square (Syntagma), and the Russian Orthodox Church.
Arriving at the Acropolis, we step back in time to explore one of the greatest achievements of ancient Greece. The tour takes us through its architectural masterpieces, including the grand Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids, and, of course, the majestic Parthenon, a symbol of harmony and classical beauty.
A short walk leads us to the Acropolis Museum, where we admire a stunning collection of artifacts, including statues from the Archaic period, everyday items from ancient Athens, and the original Caryatids. The highlight of the museum is the Parthenon Hall, displaying the breathtaking frieze, pediments, and metopes from the Acropolis itself.
After an inspiring journey through Athens' ancient and modern wonders, we return to the hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this historic city.
Includes
- Half day Sightseeing Tour to Athens city center on shared basis
- Entrance fees to Acropolis Archaeological site and Acropolis Museum
- Services of a professional guide (English-speaking/multilingual, except otherwise stated)
- Pick up/drop off service from/to hotel of stay or nearby pick-up point in Athens on shared basis
- Transport during tour by luxury A/C bus on shared basis
Excludes
- Any meals
- Drinks and beverages
- Cost of optional tours/visits
- Other transfers
- Gratuities
- Any personal expenses
- Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the Acropolis museum and the Acropolis Archaeological Site, the order of the program may be changed.
- Organized Tours operate on specific days and depend on weather and road conditions, as well as follow official authorities’ instructions. Tours may change or be cancelled according to official authorities’ orders.
- Organized Tours are on shared basis (SIC) with other participants (no maximum number).
- Organized Tours' main language is English and may also be multilingual, depending on operation.
- In case of an increase in the VAT or other taxes, including entrance fees, rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Rates may change during special periods such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, International Congresses, Conventions and Fairs.
- We would like to inform you that guests shall be required to pay directly to the hotel a “Climate Resilience Tax”, per overnight, per room. This tax goes directly to the state and the Hotel and/or travel agents have no interference. Hotel guests shall be requested to pay the Climate Resilience Tax directly to the hotel and is not included in our offers.
- Panoramic city tour of Athens city center
- Guided tour of Acropolis Archaeologic Site (Parthenon)
- Guided tour of the Acropolis Museum
- Photo Stop at the Panathinaic Stadium
- See the Erecthion with Caryatids
