Athens In A Day, Athens Sightseeing, Athens Day Tours

Athens In A Day Athens Sightseeing

Athens In A Day, Athens Sightseeing

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Best of Athens in a day

The Athens sightseeing usually starts at the well known architectural masterpieces of Golden Age of Athens that includes ERECHTHEION, Temple of ATHENA NIKE and PROPYLAEA as well as the acropolis hill. You will also have a great chance to foresee the monument that puts order in mind which is the New Acropolis Museum and PARTHENON.

We will also drive to the well known PANATHENAIC STADIUM. This is the place where the first Olympic games of modern era were held in the year 1986. Apart from this, we will also visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. You will also foresee the Evzones in their majestic picturesque uniform together with the Presidential Palace. Furthermore, the tour will give a chance to completely observe the remarkable contrasts that make the city of Athens a fascinating place. During the tour, we will visit the National Library, Memorial to Unknown Soldier, House of Parliament, Constitution Square and city center.

We will also drive through the modern Athens and stop off at ancient Agora, Hermou Str., Plaka or Flea market for traditional Greek delicacies and food as well as drink. In these places, you can be sure that you will surely enjoy a wonderful shopping together with your family and friends. Aside from this, we will also visit a huge number of wonderful places in Athens such as Hefestus Temple, Kerameikos, Roman Agora, Tower of Winds and Socrates Prison. We will assure you that you will extremely love our Athens Full Day Tour.

Free Admission

Free admission days:

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.

Holidays

Holidays
• 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

Notes

Notes
-We use modern Mercedes E-Class, Minivan or Minibus vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, Smoke FREE, fully air-conditioned.
– Rates include: all local taxes, VAT, tolls, parking fees and baggage charges.
– Not included: Drinks, Entrance fees, meals, accommodation and/or gratuities.
– All prices are quoted per car / not per person.
– For all transfer services between 23:30 – 06:30 there shall be a night surcharge of 20%.
– Drivers will wait maximum 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time, kindly be on time, otherwise you will be considered a “No-Show” and charged accordingly.
-After you complete your booking process you will receive an Email with all required information. Please print it and have it with you during the tour/transfer.

Luggage
– Mercedes E-Class sedan/saloon (1-4 persons) max luggage: 4 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.

Licensed Guides
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 you guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 4 persons in your party, you must select 5 persons in the menu (car type 5-7 people), if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for SINGLE SITE (2-3 hours) there is NO need for additional seat.

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Beauty of Athens
With this tour you will explore the real and revealing beauty of Athens, visit all the highlights of our architecture, mythology, history, civilization and culture, you will have a wonderful & unforgettable experience!

Highlights

Acropolis Hill
Acropolis Museum
Temple of Zeus
1st Olympic Stadium
Changing of the Guards
Lycabettus Hill
Academy of science
Athens University
National Library
Ancient Agora
Modern City
Placa

Pricing, Duration

Duration 8-9 hours