Athens shore excursion-half day tour
The half day shore excursion in Athens is designed for those cruise travelers who have limited time available. The tour includes Acropolis, and the must see of Athens.
After we meet outside your cruise ship, we will pass through the city of Piraeus. Through the coast road, we shall enjoy the spectacular view and make stops for the first pictures. Our next stop is the famous Acropolis. During your visit, you will admire the Propylaea, the Erechtheion the Temple of Athena Nike and the imposing temple of Parthenon. Also, the theater of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. We then move on to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian. We continue our half day shore excursion with the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games in 1896 were held. Then, comes a must: our drive to the highest point of the city, the Lycabettus Hill which is the best point to admire the view and take spectacular panoramic pictures. We continue with small stops for photographs at the old Royal Palace, the Zappeion Hall and the buildings of the Academy, the University, the National Library and the Old Parliament. At exactly the right time, we will be in front of the parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where we will watch the Change of the Presidential Guard. Still, some time will remain to us for a little walk in the old city (Plaka) with its picturesque streets, where you will entertain yourselves and shop. We finish our excursion by going back to the cruise ship. Duration 5 hours For your information All Archaeological sites and museums are closed: On January 1st, March 25th, Easter Day, May 1st, December 25th & 26th. Free admission days March 6 - In memory of Melina Mercouri. April 18 - International Day of Monuments. May 18 - International Museum Day. October 28 – National Celebration. The last weekend of September annually, (European Heritage Days). Every first and third Sunday of the month from November 1st to March 31st. Free admission for EU citizens up to 25 years old by showing their identity card or passport. Non-EU citizens up to 18 years old by showing their identity card or passport. Disabled people and people accompanying blind or disabled people (disability more than 67%) Thank you for contacting Michael's Amazing Tours .
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Highlights
Acropolis ( Propylae, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athina Nike ).
Herodes Atticus Odeon.
Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s arch
Olympic stadium
Lycabettus hill
President mansion
Zappeion hall
Parliament house and the Changing of the Guards
Numismatic museum
Trilogy (Academy, University, National Library)
Old parliament
Entrance fees
(8.30am-5.00pm)
Temple of Zeus fee 20 €
(8.30am-5.00pm)
(8.00am-8.00pm)
Temple of Zeus 20 €.
(8.00am-8.00pm)
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