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Athens Highlights from the Cruise Ship & Amazing Lunch Included

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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Make the best of your Athens/Piraeus port stop with a unique PRIVATE tour. Your special tour driver/guide will provide a non touristy view and local  feel of Athens, take you to lunch with authentic Greek food -where the locals eat out- and make best use of your available time. This is an attractive combination of an anxiety free with flexible duration tour, with a driver/guide that offers a personalized service for you to take full advantage. You will be visiting two of the city's highest points, to get an overview and enjoy the view. Drive through the very center of the city with quick stops at central points. You will also drive & optionally walk through the narrow streets of bustling Plaka & Monastiraki. Your local guide will treat you to an authentic Greek lunch to remember! Based on your boat's schedule, you will be visiting: Acropolis, ancient Agora, Temple of Zeus, the Olympic stadium, Sydagma square (changing of guards), but flexible to decide on the fly!

What's Included

  • Great lunch & drinks at very carefully selected "Greek" places surrounded by locals.
  • In-car Bottled Water and INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
  • Non smoking driver & vehicle - brand new vehicles only (2021-2023)
  • Entrance tickets to the sites
  • Gratitudes (optional)
  • PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
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Acropolis

The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the centre of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Changing of the Guard Ceremony

The Changing of the Guard at the Parliament Building at Syntagma Square in Athens is a fun bit of pageantry worth watching if you find yourself in the area at 11 a.m. each morning. The special military unit, called Evzones, of the Hellenic Army, stands perfectly still before changing positions in front of the Hellenic Parliament.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

At the Acropolis Museum, visitors can see the iconic Caryatids, the marble sculptures from the Parthenon, archaic sculptures like the Moschophoros, friezes from the Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaia, and the Nereid Monument, as well as ongoing archaeological excavations beneath the museum through the glass floor.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro (beautiful marble) is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

This is a drive-through ONLY if it is not busy with people (since it is almost a pedestrian area). Plaka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre

Optional: The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park. The Center is a great location for enjoying the best view of Athens and its port Piraeus
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piraeus Harbour

OPTIONAL if any of the above/previous itinerary locations are not done: Piraeus town is not just its port. It is surrounded by water and private marinas with beautiful views of the Saronic Gulf and its islands. islands like Aegina, Poros, and the famous Hydra Island.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Highlights from the Cruise Ship & Amazing Lunch Included?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Highlights from the Cruise Ship & Amazing Lunch Included?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Great lunch & drinks at very carefully selected "Greek" places surrounded by locals.
  • In-car Bottled Water and INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
  • Non smoking driver & vehicle - brand new vehicles only (2021-2023).
  • Expected luggage: 1 medium 22 Kg check-in suitcase [26x16x10 in] & one cabin bag/backpack per person.
  • Fully adjustable port pick up (& drop-off) time to much your boat's arrival time, delays, etc.
  • Totally private tour for 1-8 related people & very flexible itinerary.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance tickets to the sites.
  • Gratitudes (optional).
  • PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 5..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Athens Highlights from the Cruise Ship & Amazing Lunch Included is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Highlights from the Cruise Ship & Amazing Lunch Included will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Great lunch & drinks at very carefully selected "Greek" places surrounded by locals.
  • In-car Bottled Water and INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
  • Non smoking driver & vehicle - brand new vehicles only (2021-2023)
  • Expected luggage: 1 medium 22 Kg check-in suitcase [26x16x10 in] & one cabin bag/backpack per person
  • Fully adjustable port pick up (& drop-off) time to much your boat's arrival time, delays, etc
  • Totally private tour for 1-8 related people & very flexible itinerary.
  • Entrance tickets to the sites
  • Gratitudes (optional)
  • PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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