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Athens & Acropolis Sightseeing Shore Excursion

A 4 Hour Private Shore Excursion Visiting Athens

Shore Excursion Overview

A private sightseeing tour to the most important landmarks of Athens. Discover the modern and ancient faces of Athens, including a visit inside the Acropolis, the city’s jewel and a top UNESCO world heritage monument.

A 4-hour shore excursion is designed for all visitors to explore the must-sees of Athens with the help of our knowledgeable, multilingual professional guides.


Duration: 4 Hours


Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian


Departures: Anytime

Shore Excursion Highlights' Gallery

The Shore Excursion Highlights

  • Greek Parliament
  • Monument of the Unknown Soldier
  • Presidential Guard
  • Panathenaic Stadium
  • Temple of Zeus
  • Hadrian’s Arch
  • Acropolis

The Shore Excursion Description

Enjoy a comprehensive city tour that combines main landmarks and sites of Athens. We begin from the contemporary heart of Athens, Syntagma Square. You will learn about the modern history of the city, as we pass by the impressive building of the Greek Parliament, the Presidential Guard in the traditional colourful uniform and the memorial Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

We drive by numerous elegant neoclassical buildings, including the President’s Residence, a former Royal Palace, to reach the Panathenaic Stadium that held the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. After a short stop we drive by the classical temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the National Library, the Academy, the University of Athens and the Catholic Cathedral. You will be amazed by the rich classical and modern heritage of Athens.

Our next stop is the Acropolis, the eternal symbol of democracy, education and inspiration. Your guide will explain the history of the Golden Age of Athens as you visit the architectural masterpieces the Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally the Parthenon, the one of the world’s most famous landmark monuments dedicated to the goddess Athena. Discover the must-see Athens with the help of our expert guides carefully and our designed sightseeing tour.

The Shore Excursion Includes

  • Transportation by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Entrance fee for Acropolis site
  • Roundtrip transfer to your ship
  • Local taxes and VAT

The Shore Excursion Excludes

  • Meal and drinks during the excursion
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts (optional)

Additional Information

  • For the Acropolis visit we recommend comfortable walking shoes and especially during the summer months wearing a hat, sun glasses and loose fitted clothes.