Athens Full Day
8 hours with a private driver & guide from Piraeus-Athens Port
8 hours with a private driver & guide from Piraeus-Athens Port
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
INFO
TERMS & CONDITIONS
OVERVIEW
Visit the Acropolis of Athens, with a private guide, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the Parthenon and other classical ruins await.
Next, have a driving tour of the top sights of Athens and get an up-close look at the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the Presidential Guards who protect it.
Enjoy free time in the Old Town, before meeting back up with your private driver for the return to the Piraeus-Athens Port.
Highlights
Duration
Departure/Return point
Next, have a driving tour of the top sights of Athens and get an up-close look at the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the Presidential Guards who protect it.
Enjoy free time in the Old Town, before meeting back up with your private driver for the return to the Piraeus-Athens Port.
Highlights
- Catch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Tour the World Heritage–listed Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon
- Explore the Plaka Old Town, and see Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Free time to explore Athens and Greek culture
Duration
- 8 hours (approx.)
Departure/Return point
- Your cruise dock/hotel/airport
DESCRIPTION
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Port, and kick off your tour to the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed citadel perched high above the city on a rocky outcrop.
See highlights such as the Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea gateway and the Parthenon, the Acropolis’ crowning jewel.
Next, you enjoy a driving tour of Athens where you see the top sights including the Olympic Stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympic Games in 1896. You'll see the Parliament Building with its traditionally dressed Evzones soldiers guarding the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Constitution Square, Hadrian's Arch and much more.
Pass by iconic sights like the Temple of Olympian Zeus on your way to Plaka, the city’s Old Town.
Wander the labyrinthine streets flanked with neoclassical architecture, Byzantine churches and bustling boutiques.
At the end of the driving tour you will have some time on your own in the Old Town, before meeting up with your driver for your transportation back to the Piraeus-Athens Port.
Meet your guide at the Port, and kick off your tour to the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed citadel perched high above the city on a rocky outcrop.
See highlights such as the Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea gateway and the Parthenon, the Acropolis’ crowning jewel.
Next, you enjoy a driving tour of Athens where you see the top sights including the Olympic Stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympic Games in 1896. You'll see the Parliament Building with its traditionally dressed Evzones soldiers guarding the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Constitution Square, Hadrian's Arch and much more.
Pass by iconic sights like the Temple of Olympian Zeus on your way to Plaka, the city’s Old Town.
Wander the labyrinthine streets flanked with neoclassical architecture, Byzantine churches and bustling boutiques.
At the end of the driving tour you will have some time on your own in the Old Town, before meeting up with your driver for your transportation back to the Piraeus-Athens Port.
PRICE
PRICES PER PARTY
(not per person)
All prices are in Euro currency
(not per person)
All prices are in Euro currency
Party of 1-3 people : 590,00
Party of 4-5 people : 630,00
Party of 6-8 people : 670,00
Party of > 8 people : Contact us
Party of 4-5 people : 630,00
Party of 6-8 people : 670,00
Party of > 8 people : Contact us
Rates include
- Private English speaking driver with an air-conditioned car/minivan (8h)
- Private licensed guide in Ancient Athens (4h)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Admissions to monuments and attractions
INFO
The Changing of the Guards in Athens
Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guards, the military unit whose members stand proudly in perfect stillness in front of the Hellenic Parliament. There are of course changings every hour in the day, but on Sundays it is the official ceremony with the official costums.
The Evzones is a special unit of the Hellenic Army, also known as Tsoliades, who guard the Monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. Through the historical movement of Greece, the Evzones have become symbols of bravery and courage for the Greek people. The Presidential Guard, as the unit is now called, was constituted in 1868 and has taken many names through centuries
The duties of the soldiers are part of a ceremonial nature. Every soldier guards for about an hour, 3 times in total every 48 hours. Throughout these 60 minutes, they have to stand perfectly still until it is time to switch with another guard. During the changing, they work in pairs so they can perfectly coordinate their moves. The steps that the official ceremony requires at the time of changing are carried out in really slow motion to protect their blood circulation after 60 min of immobility.
The soldiers of the Presidential Guard are selected according to their height, excellent physical condition and psychological state as well as character and morality, as they follow a hard training before they become part of this honorary unit. The training lasts for one month and includes exercises to keep the body and mind still. Apart from staying still, the soldiers must also not make any face or eye move and must not show any expression.
Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guards, the military unit whose members stand proudly in perfect stillness in front of the Hellenic Parliament. There are of course changings every hour in the day, but on Sundays it is the official ceremony with the official costums.
The Evzones is a special unit of the Hellenic Army, also known as Tsoliades, who guard the Monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. Through the historical movement of Greece, the Evzones have become symbols of bravery and courage for the Greek people. The Presidential Guard, as the unit is now called, was constituted in 1868 and has taken many names through centuries
The duties of the soldiers are part of a ceremonial nature. Every soldier guards for about an hour, 3 times in total every 48 hours. Throughout these 60 minutes, they have to stand perfectly still until it is time to switch with another guard. During the changing, they work in pairs so they can perfectly coordinate their moves. The steps that the official ceremony requires at the time of changing are carried out in really slow motion to protect their blood circulation after 60 min of immobility.
The soldiers of the Presidential Guard are selected according to their height, excellent physical condition and psychological state as well as character and morality, as they follow a hard training before they become part of this honorary unit. The training lasts for one month and includes exercises to keep the body and mind still. Apart from staying still, the soldiers must also not make any face or eye move and must not show any expression.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Booking
- A deposit of 25 % of the tour cost is required to secure your reservation. Balance is due 30 days before the tour start
- We accept payment by Visa and MasterCard. Amex cards (2,5 % fee)
- Tours are refundable up to 15 days before the scheduled departure
- Skip-the-line tickets to monuments & attractions are not refundable
- No charge if your ship will not dock in port due to unforeseen circumstances (weather conditions, itinerary change, etc.)
This itinerary is operated exclusively for you and your party and can be customized as you wish.
Please contact us for details and for booking this tour
Please contact us for details and for booking this tour
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