Athens Tour, Plaka and Acropolis

Welcome to Athens.

We will meet our guide at the pier.

From the port, we will start with a panoramic tour, passing through the Zea Marina, Kastela and Microlimano, continuing towards the Faliro area where the old port of Athens is located. You will see the Olimpiakos Stadium and Peace and Friendship Stadium as well as other sports facilities that hosted the 2004 Olympic Games.

Crossing the Syngrou Avenue, we will reach the center of Athens to enjoy our first stop to the Stadium od Panathenaikon promoted by Lycurgus in the 4th century BC and rebuilt in 1896 according to its original plan. The Olympic flame is carried here every four years.

The bus will then drive us to Olympieion (temple of Olympian Zeus) which dates from the 6th century BC, one of the largest temples of Corinthian style and the Zapion, located within the National Gardens. We will continue towards the Hadrian Arch, the Statue of Lord Byron, the Constitution Square with the Presidential Palace built by Otto I of Bavaria, today seat of the Parliament. In front of the Palace is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, protected by the Presidential Guard.

As we drive through the city we will pass important neoclassical buildings such as the University, the National Academy and the National Library.

Our exciting travel through time will continue with the visit to the famous Acropolis, dominating the Athenian landscape since 5th Century BC, Athens Golden Age. We will walk around the site and its notable structures, like the Propylaea and beyond them Parthenon, one of the most recognizable monuments of ancient civilization built as a temple to the patron deity of the city Athena, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erectheum with its graceful Porch of the Caryatids.

Before returning to the port of Piraeus, we will have a free time in Plaka (old area of Athens) to do some shopping, have lunch or visit the Temple of Zeus and the Dionisio Theater (same ticket as for the Acropolis). New Museum of Acropolis is located at 300 meters and can also be visited (not included).

Return to the Port of Piraeus via Syngrou Avenue.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• DURATION: COACH AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 7 HOURS, DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE SHIP REMAINS IN PORT.
• THE SERVICE INCLUDES FREE TIME OF APPROX. 30–45 MINUTES TO ENJOY AT THE END OF THE EXCURSION.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ORDER OF THE SITES TO BE VISITED MAY VARY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTINGENCIES (SHIP ARRIVAL TIME, OPENING HOURS OF POINTS OF INTEREST, ETC.).

SUPPLEMENT to be paid together with the booking:

• Mandatory headphones €3.00 per person for all visitors over 24 months. They will be used only during the visit to the Acropolis.

• Acropolis: ENTRANCE FEE €30.00 per person.

• Free of charge: European Union citizens under 25 years old and non-EU citizens under 18 years old. Persons with a minimum recognized disability of 67% together with one companion (with valid ID card in hand).

It is essential to present a valid identity document.

 
• It is the client’s responsibility to carry the documentation proving their eligibility for any possible discounts on the entrance fee. Acceptance or rejection of this documentation will depend on the monument and not on our company, since this is not a procedure carried out in advance at the time of booking.

• ACROPOLIS CLOSURE DAYS: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday (Orthodox Holy Week), December 25 and 26. On these days the Acropolis will be closed as it is a public holiday. The visit will be from the outside, from the hill, and it will not be possible to enter. The rest of the itinerary will not be affected.

This rate is that of SHORE2SHORE and includes our management fees as well as bank charges and exchange fees.

Opening hours of the Acropolis of Athens

• From April to October: Every day from 8:00 to 20:00.
• From November to March: Every day from 8:30 to 15:00.

NOTES

• Easy/Panoramic/Cultural level.
• Please note that baby strollers are not allowed inside the Acropolis. For passengers traveling with babies, we recommend the use of baby carriers.
• Passengers with reduced mobility or walking difficulties are advised that the terrain of the Acropolis is uneven, the pace of the visit is quite brisk, and it is not recommended for wheelchairs or strollers.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended.