Athens Shore Excursion: Athens Hop-on Hop-off Tour

No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, this is the perfect do-it-yourself shore excursion in Athens. Experience the essential things to do in Athens aboard a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. You'll see all the historical and modern sights of Athens in a comfortable and secure environment, with full commentary provided. Stop at all the major attractions dating from both ancient times and the present day, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, New Acropolis Museum, National Archeological Museum and the Plaka!

Athens Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Experience the essential things to do in Athens aboard a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. You'll see all the historical and modern sights of Athens in a comfortable and secure environment, with full commentary provided. Stop at all the major attractions dating from both ancient times and the present day, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, New Acropolis Museum, National Archeological Museum and the Plaka!

Acropolis Walking Tour Including Syntagma Square and Historical City Centre

One for all you history buffs! Discover Athens' ancient history on this fascinating city walking tour with an expert local guide! Venture inside the ancient Acropolis of Athens - a UNESCO World Heritage site - and discover just how this ancient monument towers above the city below. You'll also see such sites as the Greek Parliament House and Syntagma Square in the heart of central Athens. All entrance fees are at your own expense.

Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner Show

Fuel your appetite with a night-time tour of Athens, before relaxing with a Greek dinner show. Taking place at a typical taverna in the renowned Plaka district, it's the perfect way to finish your night out in Athens!

Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Combine the sights of modern Athens with sites of historical importance on a 3.5-hour morning or afternoon tour by luxury coach. With an expert guide on hand to explain all the top Athens attractions, the tour passes Constitution Square and Panathenaic Stadium - home of the first modern Olympic Games. Explore the Acropolis of Athens on foot, and discover famous monuments such as the Pantheon. If you're eager to see more, book the morning tour and upgrade to include an entrance ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum.

Athens City Highlights Segway Tour

See the sights of modern and ancient Athens on a 2.5-hour Segway tour, led by a local guide! On your self-balancing electric Segway, glide through the city streets, stopping by famous monuments to hear tales about this charismatic city. Admire sights of the Acropolis of Athens, visit Zappeion Garden, and then see top Athens' attractions like Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Zeus, Panathinaikos Stadium and more!

This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring you’ll receive special attention from your guide.

Meet your friendly guide at your chosen time - 10am, 12pm or 4pm - and start with an orientation session to get familiar with your two-wheeled, electric, self-balancing Segway. Once you feel comfortable, you’ll weave through tree-lined streets close to the Acropolis of Athens, following your guide into the heart of the city.

Glide past Hadrian’s Arch, the monumental gateway that once separated the old and new part of the city, and hear about the Emperor Hadrian who ruled Athens during the 2nd century AD. After stopping to take photos and listen to tales about this historic area, set off for your next stop.

See the Temple of Zeus, the largest monument of Ancient Greece, and pass through Zappeion Garden - a wonderfully serene extension of the National Garden of Athens. Stop to look at the Old Parliament House on Stadiou Street and swing past the Presidential Mansion, admiring its majestic white facade.

Your 2.5-hour tour finishes with a look at Panathinaikos - the city stadium -- where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1895. Also known as Kalimarmaro Stadium, this vast site has a seating capacity of 60,000 and is one of Athens’ true modern-day highlights.

After exploring all the city sights with your guide, glide back to the start point where your tour ends.

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Athens Night Segway Tour

See the highlights of Athens by night on this evening Segway tour, led by an expert local guide! On your self-balancing electric Segway, explore buzzing neighborhoods like Plaka and Thiseio, and then head up the brightly lit Acropolis of Athens for panoramic nighttime views of the city. See Classical ruins like the Ancient Agora of Athens and then head back into the city center to see more illuminated attractions such as the iconic Temple of Zeus.

This small-group evening Segway tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring you'll receive special attention from your guide.
Meet your local guide in the evening, when the Athens' midday heat has gone and the daytime crowds have dispersed, and start your tour with an orientation session to get familiar with your two-wheeled, electric, self-balancing Segway. Once you feel comfortable, begin gliding along quiet streets to the foothills of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens - the ancient citadel and archeological site that dominates the city.

On the northeastern slopes of the Acropolis is the neighborhood of Plaka -- the city's Old Town - that springs to life in the evening with its abundance of trendy bars and cafes. Continue through the bustling quarter of Monastiraki and glide past the ruins of Hadrian's Library - a Corinthian structure built by the Roman emperor in 132 AD.

Just to the east of Monastiraki is the district of Thiseio, home to the Ancient Agora of Athens; once the heart of the ancient city, it is now a fascinating courtyard ruin. After stopping to take photos of the agora's illuminated monuments like the Temple of Hephaestous, continue your tour past the New Acropolis Museum -- where countless artifacts from the citadel's Archaic period are housed.

Weave down the slopes of the Acropolis, stopping briefly on Mars Hill to soak up panoramic nighttime city views, and then rest with a drink (own expense) in a bar in downtown Athens. From here, you'll finish your evening Segway ride with an hour's tour of the central city sights. See top Athens attractions beautifully lit up at night, like the Temple of Zeus and the Old Parliament House. Admire the classic buildings of Athens University and pass Panathinaikos Stadium (or Kalimarmaro Stadium) where the first modern Olympic Games were held.

After exploring the highlights of nighttime Athens with your guide, glide back to a location near to the start point where your tour ends.

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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour and Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip plus Delphi Day Trip

With this Athens Super Saver, combine three best-selling tours for a two-day immersion in Athens, Cape Sounion and Delphi. Perfect for those who already have overnight accommodation, this guided tour lets you see some of Greece's best-preserved ruins and scenic locations.

On one day, see Athens' Acropolis and Parthenon and then venture to Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon, a white beacon gleaming atop a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. The other day, journey back to classical Greece with a day trip to Delphi, the site of the most important oracle in the classical Greek world.

Day 1: Athens Sightseeing Tour and Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip
You'll be picked up at your Athens hotel in the morning and taken by comfortable, air-conditioned coach on a sightseeing tour. With your guide, explore the city's historic and modern sites, including central Omonia Square and Constitution Square. Drive past the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, and visit Athens' crowning beauty, the Acropolis.

Stop by the famed Parthenon, Athena Nike Temple and beautiful Porch of the Maidens, and learn more about the Acropolis and its ruins at the Acropolis Museum.

Enjoy free time to relax and enjoy lunch (own expense) before embarking on a journey to Cape Sounion in the afternoon, passing the idyllic beaches of the Saronic Gulf along the way.

Arrive at the astounding Temple of Poseidon, a gleaming white beacon perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the Aegean Sea. Your guide will tell you'll about this incredible site, which was built in 44 BC. Afterward, you'll be dropped off at your pre-booked Athens hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Delphi Day Trip
In the morning, relax on the drive to Delphi, making several brief stops along the way. Arrive at the archaeological wonder and take a guided tour, where you'll learn how the site was dedicated to the worship of Apollo and was once home to the most important oracle in the classical Greek world.

Visit Delphi's most important building, the ancient Temple of Apollo, now a poignant collection of pillars and steps. Follow the sacred path to the restored Athenian Treasury, a classic temple designed with Doric columns.

You'll also visit the site's stadium, where musical competitions and the Pythian Games, similar to the Olympic Games, were held beginning in 776 BC. Then, visit the archaeological museum, filled with gold, bronze and ivory statues, and enjoy a Greek lunch in the nearby modern-day town.

After your tour, reminisce on your amazing Greece experience on the way back to your Athens hotel.

Note: You may choose the order of the days of this tour.

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