Post Cruise Tour - Full Day in Athens with Airport Drop-Off
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Overview
This popular full-day tour of Athens allows you to see all of the famous sights and also allows time to shop in the very popular shopping area situated in the center of this magnificent city.
This tour will commence with a panoramic tour of the City of Athens before moving on to the Acropolis.
The first stop of the tour will be the Acropolis, one of the most famous and popular sites in Athens (admissions not included). Your professional guide will explain the history, the many stories and answer as many questions about this historical sight.
From here your tour will then proceed to Constitution Square, the Parliament building protected by the guards and where you will see the fascinating changing of the guard - which happens every hour. If you choose not to go to the Acropolis, extra free time can be arranged in Plaka.
You will then have 2 hours of free time to explore and enjoy the center of Athens and its main shopping area and of course PLAKA, your guide will be on hand to recommend the best places to eat if you are looking for typical Greek cuisine.
After a break for lunch (not included) the tour will commence the sightseeing adventure, including the Panathenaic Stadium which was the original site of the first modern Olympics in 1896.
Sightseeing tour of Athens includes:
Panathenaic Stadium (site of the first modern Olympics in 1896)
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House in Constitution Square
The Temple of Olympian Zeus
Adrians Arch
The Catholic Cathedral
The Neoclassical Triology - Academy University and National Library
Omonia Square
The Temple of Athena Nike
The Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens
At the end of the tour, you will be taken to Athens Airport in preparation for your flight. Please advise of full flight details on booking.
What's Included
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Cruise port pick-up
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Air-conditioned transportation
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Professional English speaking guide
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Drop off at the airport
Considerations
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Entrance fees.
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Food and beverages.
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This tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs or scooters.
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Guests traveling with more luggage, are required to advise at the time of booking. Space is not guaranteed and subject to availability.
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Guests may be denied the tour/transfer if extra luggage is brought on the day, refunds will not be accommodated.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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We recommend that you bring sun cream, a sun hat, sunglasses and bottled water with you, as at times it can get extremely hot.
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes.
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Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as it involves some walking on uneven ground, inclines and steps.
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Hotel guests must be at a centrally located Athens hotel.
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This tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs or scooters.
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To ensure we have room for all luggage please be advised that there is sufficient room for each person to travel with one large suitcase and one carry on. Should you have more luggage than this, please advise prior to booking this tour so that alternate arrangements can be organized an priced accordingly. If we are not advised prior to this then you may not be able to travel, and no refund will be provided.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.