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If you are coming in on a cruise ship, your tour will depart from Piraeus, the ancient port of Athens. If you are staying in a hotel in Athens, your tour will begin at your hotel.
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Visit the city center and Syntagma Square, essentially the tourist core of the city. Dominated by the old Royal Palace, now the Greek Parliament (where you can see the changing of the guards in front every hour on the hour!), Syntagma Square is where most of the famous ancient monuments are located. Visit the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, and the National Library.
Now drive down Herod Atticus Street, where you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Hadrian's Arch.
Of course, you can't miss the Acropolis, the trademark of Athens. The ancient "high city" is topped with marble temples dedicated to the city's goddess Athena, and dates back to the Late Bronze Age. Following your climb to the top, you will be rewarded with a visit to the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and finally, the Parthenon. Please note that on this tour, your driver is not licensed to accompany you on your climb. If you want this service, you may book our ATHENS FULL DAY TOUR.
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Keep in mind that your driver is at your disposal, so if you would like to adjust this itinerary at all just let him know!
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Traveler Reviews
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| 8/30/2008 |
ATHENS (PIRAEUS) GREECE...Green |
| Our tour was incredible. Our driver, he was amazing. Your company is lucky to have him. He showed us great sights and was clean, prompt, and courteous. He really knew the city well and showed us sights that we could never get to if we were on a tour bus. |
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