Athens Half Day Shore Excursion Tour

"Time is a child playing a game of draughts; the kingship is in the hands of a child", Heraclitus said. In this half day tour of Athens you get to see the city's most important landmarks and monuments. The tour is both educational and agreeable, like a game that won't let you understand how time slips past so fast, lead by a history lover like me. Visit the imposing Rock of the Acropolis. Learn more about the Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Odeon of Herod Atticus, the temple of Asclepius and of course, the ancient theater of Dionysus, the first in human history Going on with the panoramic vehicle tour, discover the majestic temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the remarkable Panathenaic Stadium, see the changing of the Guards in front of Syntagma, the Hellenic Parliament and drive down Panepistimiou street with its numerous neoclassical buildings and the Athenian Trilogy. We will also explore Plaka and Monastiraki, the city's oldest districts with lots of bars.

The Athens Half Day Tour starts with picking you up from the port of the city (shore excursion) or from where you are staying. The driver and I will welcome you on board and drive you to the Acropolis, which is going to be our first stop, in time to beat the heat and the crowds. After two full hours in the site, enough to thoroughly visit all the monuments, the trip continues with a panoramic vehicle tour: Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Zappeion Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium, changing of the guards (Evzones), the Hellenic Parliament with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Panepistimiou street with the Neoclassical buildings, the Numismatic Museum and the Athenian Trilogy (Academy, University of Athens, National Library). Hereupon, follows a visit of the picturesque neighbourhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Choose between a quick sightseeing tour to help you get your bearings or a shopping experience in Athens Flea Market. Grab a Greek snack and head back to the port or your meeting point.