• Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill standing 156 meters above sea level and about 70 meters above the city of Athens. The Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city’s patroness, was designed by architects Iktinos, Kallikratis, and possibly Phidias in the 5th century BC. Visitors can also explore the Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids and the Propylaea.

• Parthenon - The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, considered the patron of Athens. Construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, with decorations continuing until 432 BC. It is the most significant surviving building of Classical Greece, often seen as the pinnacle of the Doric order’s development. Its decorative sculptures are regarded as masterpieces of Greek art.

• Erechtheion - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.

• Temple of Athena Nike - The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.

• Theatre of Dionysus - The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens, located on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.

• Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, also known as Herodion, is a stone Roman theatre structure situated on the southwest slope of the Acropolis.

• Acropolis Museum - The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings from the Acropolis of Athens. It was built to house every artifact discovered on the rock and surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The museum also stands over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. Founded in 2003, the museum’s organization was established in 2008, and it opened to the public on June 20, 2009. It exhibits over 4,250 objects across 14,000 square meters.

• Panathenaic Stadium - The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is the world’s oldest operating stadium, having hosted the Olympic Games three times. It is the only major stadium globally constructed entirely of white marble.

• Temple of Olympian Zeus - Like the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus has been a prominent Athenian landmark for centuries. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, an outdoor ancient temple of Athena, is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, the chief of the Olympian Gods. Its impressive history and partial destruction make it an intriguing site to study, and its size attracts many tourists. It is surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It is within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 meters east of the Acropolis and south of Syntagma Square.

• Arch of Hadrian - The Arch of Hadrian, commonly known in Greek as Hadrian’s Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

• Zappeion - The Zappeion is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private, and is one of the city’s most renowned modern landmarks.

• National Garden - The National Garden, or Royal Garden, is a public park (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and extends south to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Kalimarmaro. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, and features busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard, as well as celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.

• Hellenic Parliament - The Hellenic Parliament is the Parliament of Greece, housed in the Parliament House (Old Royal Palace), overlooking Constitution Square in Athens. The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of King Othon, is located in Syntagma Square, along with the Unknown Soldier Monument, which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard.

• Syntagma - Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens, named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant following a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, which has housed the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social perspective, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.

• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Visitors can witness the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, now the Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is a vital part of modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the oldest university in the country, founded by the Royal Decree of April 22, 1837, under the name “Othonian University,” as the first king of modern Greece, Otto of Bavaria, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first location was a neoclassical house on the north slope of the Acropolis hill, originally the home of architect Stamatis Kleanthis (now housing the Museum of the University’s History).

• The Academy of Athens - The Academy of Athens is an intellectual institution dedicated to cultivating and promoting Science, Literature, and the Fine Arts, as well as scientific research and study.

• National Library of Greece - The National Library of Greece is the leading custodian and administrator of the Hellenic intellectual reserve. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1829, and its history runs parallel to that of the Greek state.

• Plaka - Plaka is the oldest and most charming district in Athens, located right below the Acropolis. Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions, and houses with red tiles and balconies adorned with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood. Greek literature often refers to Plaka as the neighborhood of the Gods. Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristic of the area.

• Monastiraki - Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks, including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora, and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, which houses a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.

• Hadrian’s Library - Hadrian’s Library was established by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.

• Stoa of Attalos - The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC.

• Ancient Agora of Athens - The Ancient Agora of Athens is an open space located near and northwest of the Acropolis. In antiquity, it served as the administrative, philosophical, educational, social, cultural, and primarily economic center of the city.

• Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus/Rafina Port Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
• Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
• English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
• Bottled water
• On-board WiFi
• Mobile Chargers
• Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
• Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Airport Pick Up & drop-off
• Private transportation - Tour

• Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
• Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off
• The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
• The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

Instead of considering the spare time between your flights or before your cruise departure as wasted, allow us to maximize your Greek experience by arranging a brief tour. We assure you’re picked up and dropped off in time, filling this intermediate time with a dose of Modern Greek culture. Our tours are curated as condensed adventures, complete with complimentary transfers to and from your location.

This is the perfect alternative for individuals with a tight schedule in Athens. It is the ultimate driving tour experience, ensuring you visit all the prime locations before your departure.

Opt for this and make the best out of your time with a compact yet memorable sightseeing tour to the Acropolis. Following this, enjoy a leisurely drive through the prominent sites of classical Athens.

• Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
• Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
• Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
• Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
• The Acropolis is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.