Athens by night half-day 4-hour private tour

ITINERARY (break-down)

Start:  Your tour begins with a pickup at your Athens accommodation, a designated address in Athens, or the cruise ship pier in Piraeus port. As you make your way to the heart of Athens, immerse yourself in the lively and picturesque neighborhoods along the route. Along the way, the insightful commentary will shed light on the historical development of these vibrant areas.

• Duration: 10 Minutes average

Pass By: Proceed towards the statue of Melina Mercury, then take the renowned Herodou Attikou Street, which will guide you to the Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch or else the Athens Gate, The Zappeion Megaron is a part of the national heritage of Greek civilization and it is a donation from Zappas to the state!

• Duration: 15 Minutes

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium

During our visit, we’ll take a photo break at the Panathenaic Stadium, the iconic site where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. This renowned stadium, also known as the Kalimarmaro Stadium, boasts the distinction of being the world’s sole stadium constructed entirely from marble. Its history dates back to the 4th century BC, when Lykourgos established a stadium on the site of an existing racecourse, originally intended for the Panathenaic Games.

During our visit, we’ll take a photo break at the Panathenaic Stadium, the iconic site where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. This renowned stadium, also known as the Kalimarmaro Stadium, boasts the distinction of being the world’s sole stadium constructed entirely from marble. Its history dates back to the 4th century BC, when Lykourgos established a stadium on the site of an existing racecourse, originally intended for the Panathenaic Games.

• Duration: 10 Minutes
• Admission Ticket Not Included

Pass By: The statue of Truman (the USA president), the Runner statue made all of it of glass, the Megaron the music hall and conversion center of Athens, tour through Kolonaki the high end of Athens center.

• Duration: 15 Minutes

Stop at: Mount Lycabettus,

Mount Lycabettus, also referred to by various names, is a limestone hill formed during the Cretaceous period. Located in Athens, Greece, it stands 277 meters (909 feet) above sea level, approximately twice the height of the Acropolis. The lower slopes of the hill are adorned with pine trees. Two peaks mark its top, where the 19th-century Chapel of St. George, a theater, a cafeteria, and a restaurant are situated. Lycabettus, the highest of Athens’ seven hills, rises dramatically from the city center and, like the Acropolis, offers panoramic views of the city from its summit.

Mount Lycabettus stands out prominently in Athens. Its allure is hard to resist, and it invites visitors with an afternoon to spare and a reasonable level of fitness to ascend its slopes. The primary motivation for climbing Lycabettus is to experience the breathtaking panoramic views of the city from its peak, which offers an unparalleled vantage point..

• Duration: 10 Minutes

Pass By: After Lycabettus will drive again through Kolonaki and the historical site of the city passing by the war museum, the Byzantine museum, the museum of ancient archaeological Cyclades civilization, the national garden (ex-royal garden), the Plateia Syntagmatos Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.

• Duration: 20 Minutes

Stop At: Hellenic Parliament

The Greek Parliament, officially called the Voulí ton Ellínon, is Greece’s legislative body. It’s housed in the former Royal Palace, which overlooks Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the highest democratic institution, with elected members representing the citizens. Visitors can witness the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the guard ceremony performed by the Evzones in front of the Parliament House.

• Duration: 10 Minutes
• Admission Ticket Free

Pass By: Numismatic Museum of Athens, Attica shopping mall, the Catholic cathedral of Athens, The Academy of Athens. The Building constitutes

one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts, The Kapodistrian University of Athens,  The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the nineteenth century, as the last of the Architectural of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University.

The building was designed by Theophil Hansen, Council of State, Kolokotronis statue (Theodoros Kolokotronis; The ultimate Symbol of the Greek Revolution of 1821 against the Ottomans!), The National Historical Museum (old parliament house of Athens), the constitutions square, Ermou str. ( the Athens central shopping street).

• Duration: 20 Minutes

Stop At: Plaka

Wonder around Plaka the old part of Athens with it picturesque neighborhoods and pedestrian streets full of cafes, restaurants and all kind of shops! You will enjoy now your dinner in a Greek tavern with Greek music and dancing! You will then have the opportunity to taste Greek food by a sample of the famous Greek meze!

• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Admission Ticket: Free

Have your camera ready and take some of the most unique photos of your travels in Greece.

As the tour winds to a close we will then drive across the Athens Acropolis and stop at another fabulous location where you will have the chance to admire the amazing view and catch some amazing pictures!

Pass By:  After the end of our visit, we’ll take the same way back to Athens.

• Duration: 15 Minutes

We will arrive back at your accomodation at approximately 23:00.

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• Transfer offerd; Travelers pickup/drop off is offered.
• Pick up from; We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Athens center and Piraeus cruise port at the cruise ship pier!
• Info needed When booking make sure to include the address of your accommodation, or the name of the cruise line and the cruise ship!
• Pick up time; We propose to pick you up at 8 am in order to avoid traffic and crowed at the Acropolis.
• Drop off; We will drop you off at the same place we have picked you up or at any hotel in Athens center or cruise ship pier!

What is Included

• Professional driver with good knowledge of history and culture in Greece
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group
• Accommodation is based according to availability (for multiple day tours only)
• Flexible pick up time on request (proposed 08:00AM)
• Free Pick-up from and return to your hotel
• Free Pick-up & drop off from Piraeus cruise port
• Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
• First class transport: By Mercedes E-Class or similar; Mercedes minivan or Mercedes minibus according to the size of your party. All new models come with full leather and A/C.
• Road tolls and local taxes
• Our terminal: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 37, 117 43 Athina, Greece.
• Official licensed tour guide for guiding in archeological sites. Available on request with surcharge
• The private tour is 100% exclusive for your party

What is Excluded

• Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
• Wine tasting fee (wine tours)
• Athens Airport transfer: arranged on request with a surcharge
• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and beverage
• Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities. Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost.

Tour Type

• Private tour - Shore Excursion
• Activity level: Moderate
• Departures: Daily

Restrictions

• Due to the high complexity and uncertainty of contemporary transportation, as well as unexpected situations, the planned itinerary can change at any moment and our choices may be affected by any social, economic or environmental phenomena!

Guaranteed Departures

• Best Greece Tours is proud to be the first in the industry to offer Guaranteed Departures . A guaranteed departure means; There is no minimum number of bookings required on a trip to run and that the tour will definitely operate on the day it is scheduled and will not be cancelled. All guaranteed departures will run except in the event of a natural disaster or other similarly disruptive event that is beyond our control. Our current collection of tours can take you to exciting places in Athens and around the world.

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• Itinerary (break-down)Due to the high complexity and uncertainty of contemporary transportation, as well as unexpected situations, the planned itinerary can change at any moment and our choices may be affected by any social, economic or environmental phenomena!

Persons with Disabilities

• Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora.
• In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• For guests who are full-time wheelchair users a ramp vehicle will be needed. Guests may remain in their wheelchair or scooter for the duration of the excursion. Wheelchair or scooter dimensions are required in order to confirm the correct vehicle!
• Wheelchair or small scooter folding type only. (Please note that disabled passengers must be able to board the vehicle independently or with the assistance of those in their party.)

Opening hours & Admission fees

• Opening Hours: Summer April 1st to October 31st from 08:00 AM to 07:30 PM
• Winter: November 1st to March 31st from 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
• Free admission fees: Children under 18 & Students from E.U.
• Reduced admission fees: Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65 & Students from countries outside the E.U.

Free admission days

• March 6: In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri
• June 5: Environment international day
• April 18 : International monuments day
• May 18: International museums day
• September 27: International tourism day
• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
• National Holidays
• Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March
• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September
• NOTE: If the first Sunday is a holiday then the second is the free admission day

Holidays in Greece

• January 1: closed
• January 6: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• Shrove Monday: 08:30AM - 03:00 PM
• March 25: closed
• Good Friday: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
• Holy Saturday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• May 1: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• 15 August 15: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• October 28: 08:30 AM- 03:00 PM
• December 25 & 26: closed

• Sedans; Within 24 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 24 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
• Minivan; Within 36 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 36 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
• Minibus 10-20 seats; Within 96 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 96 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
• For all vehicles; No show mean, no refund