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Best of Athens Tour

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Best of Athens Tour includes:

- Pick up from Piraeus Port or from your hotel
- A full-day tour surveys the city's major sights;
  explore the Acropolis on a walking tour; visit the
  National Archeological Museum, and then stroll the
  Plaka - home to shops, boutiques, and jewelry
  stores.
- By the end of the tour, drive back to Piraeus Port or
  to your hotel.

Duration: approx. 7 hours

Acropolis - Athens / Greece
Acropolis - Athens / Greece

WHAT YOU VISIT

Acropolis - The Acropolis dominates the Athenian landscape. Your guided walking tour begins with a walk up steep steps through the Propylaea, which extends 150-feet across the western face of the Acropolis. Adjacent to the entrance stands the Temple of Athena 



Nike (or Wingless Victory). Beyond the Propylaea, on the highest point of the Acropolis , stands the Parthenon, which is dedicated to the Virgin Athena, the white pentelic marble temple was built 447 - 437 B.C. Beyond the Parthenon, lies the Erechteion, a temple honoring Athena and the sea god Poseidon. The graceful Porch of the Caryatids features columns of marble maidens supporting the roof of the temple.
Erectheion - Acropolis / Athens
National Archaeological Museum - Athens / Greece

National Archeological Museum - This treasure trove of Greece, is filled with important archaeological finds from all over Greece. You will have the opportunity to marvel at the perfection, presence and power of the bronze statue of Poseidon along with a plethora of gold items such as the Mask of Agamemnon, the Greek Commander-in-Chief during the Trojan War.


PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Old Olympic Stadium - Traffic and conditions permitting, a brief stop will be made at the marble stadium which was built to host the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. During the 2004 Olympic Games, it was used for both for the finish of the marathon and Archery.

Old Olympic Stadium - Athens / Greece
Plaka District - Athens / Greece

SHOPPING IN THE PLAKA

There will be approximately an hour of free time to browse through Athens' famous shopping district. The cobbled pedestrian lanes are lined with shops, boutiques, souvenir stands, jewelry stores and flea market stalls offering a wide variety of items or visit a local cafe or taverna to sample authentic Greek cuisine.



LUNCH

A delicious lunch with wine will be served during your excursion.

Plaka District - Athens / Greece
Academy of Athens - Athens / Greece

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY

Board your private vehicle for a short drive to the heart of Athens. Your narrated drive passes a host of major sites, including Hadrian's Arch, the statue of Lord Byron, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, the former Royal Palace, the National Gardens, the Academy and the University Library.



SPECIAL NOTES
- Visiting Acropolis includes walking approximately 1 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with inclines and steps. Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid injuries.
- Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; we recommend that you drink a lot of water and use suitable sun protection.
   
 

RATES

- The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation and VAT.
   
- Rates are based on per person.
 

2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax

369$ pp 238$ pp 221$ pp 200$ pp 169$ pp
   
- As the number of participant increases the certain amount of discount will be applied.
- Please contact us for your group requests.
- Lunch is not included in the price.
   
- If you book any tour in Athens together with any Ephesus tour, then you will have per person 5 % discount on your Ephesus tour.
   
 

CANCELLATION POLICY

- In the event of cancellation, written notice must be received by Meander Travel at least three days before the arrival in order to receive the full refund.
- In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply.

 

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