Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens.

Your tour takes you past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square. You'll drive past the Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896) and see the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. The drive along Panepistimiou Avenue takes you past the Catholic cathedral, the Academy, university, National Library and Omonia Square.

After seeing the highlights of modern Athens, it's time to tour the past with a visit to the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis, Athens' crowning beauty. Highlights include the impressive Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens. To delve further into the past, the tour includes a visit to the Acropolis Museum (on tours taken from April 2010 only).

Hotel pickup is available, please click on 'View Map' below for full list of hotels included.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Selected Athens hotels or Hotel Amalia on Syntagma Square

Departure Time:

8:30am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 12:30pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Professional guide
• Entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Transport by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• Port pick up is not available
• This tour includes a visit to the Acropolis Museum (on Tuesdays to Sundays inclusive, from April 2010 only).

Local Operator Information:

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