SMALL GROUP – ATHENS HIGHLIGHTS SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR

Small Group Athens Highlights Semi-Private Tour by Olive Sea Travel
Discover the wonders of Athens in an intimate and personalized setting with Olive Sea Travel's Small Group Athens Highlights Semi-Private Tour. Designed for those who seek a more exclusive experience, this tour ensures a maximum of 12 participants, providing a unique and engaging exploration of Athens' most iconic landmarks.

Starting with the majestic Acropolis, you’ll walk through history as you marvel at the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion. Our knowledgeable guides bring ancient myths and historical events to life, offering fascinating insights into the cradle of Western civilization.

Next, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Plaka district, Athens’ oldest neighborhood. Stroll through its narrow, picturesque streets lined with neoclassical architecture, quaint shops, and traditional tavernas. You’ll have time to enjoy a coffee or a quick bite, experiencing local flavors and culture firsthand.

The tour continues with a visit to the awe-inspiring Temple of Olympian Zeus, once the largest temple in Greece, and the Panathenaic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. You'll also see the changing of the guard at the Presidential Mansion and explore the National Garden, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city.

Olive Sea Travel’s semi-private tour ensures a relaxed pace and ample opportunities for questions and interaction. With convenient pick-up and drop-off from your Athens hotel, you can enjoy a hassle-free and unforgettable journey through this historic city.

Join us for an enriching and memorable experience, and see why Olive Sea Travel's Small Group Athens Highlights Semi-Private Tour is the perfect way to discover the timeless beauty and rich history of Athens. Book your spot today!

Highlights

Athens Semi- Private Tour

Acropolis Hill – Parthenon – Erechtheion
Ancient Agora

Academy of science – Athens University – National Library
Old Olympic Stadium
Parliament – Changing of the Guards
Plaka – The Old City
New Acropolis Museum
Temple of Zeus – Arch of Hadrian

Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day.

On the historical hill you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.

After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Ancient Greek Agora, which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech. In the ancient Greek Agora, you will visit the Temple of Hephaestus (the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built) and a small museum house under the Portico of Attalos.

After that, we will drive to Panepistimiou Street one of the most historical streets of Athens to see numerous neoclassical buildings still standing and dating back to the late 19th century but more importantly we’ll see the architectural trilogy of Athens (The Academy – The University – The National Library).

From there we will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Evzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

You will be feeling hungry by now, so our next stop is going to be a Greek tavern with the authentic Greek Pitta Gyros in the traditional neighbourhood of Koukaki.

Enjoy your lunch and taste Gyros, the most popular Greek recipe, with a set menu, as described below:

•1 Pitta Gyros (pork or chicken or veg, fried potatoes, tzatziki, tomato, onion)
•1 Greek salad (tomato, cucumber, green pepper, olives & feta cheese, dressed with salt, Greek oregano, and olive oil)
•1 piece of Baklava (layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey)
•1 Drink (beer or glass of wine or soft drink)

(Please contact us in case of food allergies or dietary restrictions)

After lunch, we will visit the New Acropolis Museum. A brand new museum opened in 2009 to host all the findings that have been excavated on the hill of Acropolis and its slopes also known as the museum of the senses. It is counted as one of the best museums in the world.

Eventually, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian’s Arch.

After traveling with us you will have seen the ‘real Greece’ and met ‘real people’. We are content to show you the Greece we know and love. Avoiding the tourist traps. Being a traveler, not a tourist.

Inclusions - Exclusions

Inclusions:

Meeting Point at Herodion Hotel at 08:00am
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Skip the line tickets [Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Ancient Agora]
Lunch (Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink)
Bottled water

Exclusions:

Acropolis Museum Ticket – 15€pp
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 330€]
Hotel/ Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Personal expenses

Entrance Fees
ADMISSION FEES FOR SITES:

Included in the price:

Ticket for: Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Temple of Zeus

Acropolis Museum Ticket:

Summer Season (April 1st- October 31st): 15€ per person

Winter Season (November 1st- March 31st): 10€ per person

Free admission days:

6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
18 April (International Monuments Day)
18 May (International Museums Day)
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 3rd
28 October

Holidays:

1 January: closed
25 March: closed
1 May: closed
Easter Sunday: closed
25 December: closed
26 December: closed

Free admission for:

Children up to the age of 5 years old
Children & young people up to the age of 25 from EU Member- States
Persons over 25 years, being in secondary education & vocational schools from EU Member- States
Escorting teachers during the visits of schools & institutions of Primary, Secondary & Tertiary education from EU Member- States
People entitled to Social Solidarity income & members depending on them
Persons with disabilities & one escort (only in the case of 67% disability)
Refugees
Official guests of the Greek State
Members of ICOM & ICOMOS
Members of societies & Associations of friends of State Museums & Archaeological sites
Scientists licensed for photographing, studying, designing or publishing antiquities
Journalists
Holders of a 3- year Free Entry Pass

Reduced admission for:

Children & young people from 6- 25 years, from Non- European Union countries
Senior citizens over 65 years from EU Member- States
Parents accompanying primary education schools visits from EU Member- States
Escorting teachers of educational visits of schools & institutions of primary, secondary & tertiary education from non European Union countries

Reduced & free entrance only upon presentation of the required documents

See all the information here:

https://www.culture.gov.gr/DocLib/Admission_Info_141222_new.pdf

Amenities for the physically challenged:

Elevator available for wheelchairs, people with diminished abilities and any parent attending two or more infants on her/his own. The elevator is located about 350 m. far from the main entrance of the archaeological site.

Users of the elevator should contact in advance for details and terms (+30 210 3214172).

The facility is not available during extreme weather conditions and strong winds.

The pick up & drop off are included for all the private tours (for Athens hotels, port)

Activity info