Athens Highlights: Half Day Private Tour of Popular Sights and Cultural Experiences
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Athens
Discover the best of Athens on a half-day private tour, exploring popular sights and immersing yourself in the city's rich history, mythology, and culture. Customize your experience and make special requests for a truly personalized adventure!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Monastery of Daphni - The Daphni Monastery was founded towards the end of the sixth century A.D. on the site of the Sanctuary of Apollo which had been desecrated by the Goths in 395. The Sanctuary of Apollo was built in the Ionic style using the thinnest and smallest columns. The columns stand on a base with an ornamental scroll at the top. A few of the columns of the temple have been preserved. One of the four Ionic columns of the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo remains at the site, as it was re-used in the Daphni Monastery. The other columns were removed and taken to London by Thomas Bruce, Earl of Elgin (of Elgin Marbles fame). The columns, column bass, and column tops from the Sanctuary of Apollo are currently in the possession of the British Museum.
What's Included
  • Souvenir gift at the end of the tour
  • Liability insurance for each guest
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Lunch included
  • Choice of Mercedes E 200 sedan or Skoda Octavia SUV transport
  • Variety of Mercedes vehicles for different group sizes
  • Chauffeur with local guiding services
What's Not Included
  • We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
  • Tickets for the monuments
Additional Information

Throughout this extraordinary half-day journey, you’ll encounter the city’s most celebrated attractions and engage with its finest aspects. Furthermore, I will guide you through the unique factors that contribute to Athen’s charm.

As we approach the city, you’ll be enlightened with a wealth of knowledge concerning Athens’ history, mythology, and culture.

This tour is extremely adaptable…! I can modify the itinerary, length, and activities to suit your preferences. Feel free to share any particular requests you may have.

  • 4 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-15 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)
  • We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
  • If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
  • If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
  • Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
  • If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
  • If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
  • Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)
  • If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.
Location
The Monastery of Daphni
Athinon avenue,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patty_c
May 31, 2024
Once in a lifetime tour of Athens. - Words cannot describe how amazing it was to be on the Acropolis and seeing those ancient structures. It was a once in a lifetime experience. We also enjoyed seeing the changing of the guard and the Olympic Stadium. We had a terrific dinner that our driver arranged. Our driver was friendly, knowledgeable and always on time to pick us up from our sightseeing. I think he could speak a bit louder though.
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Dushan_s
May 31, 2024
Worth every penny! - I can’t tell you how perfect my tour ended up. Jimmy, my driver was polished , well dressed, and was well read on every aspect of the tour. He knew the history in detail of every stop. Fantastic.
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Anne_a
May 31, 2024
Best of Athens in a fantastic half day - Our guide Paddy was an absolute delight. The tour was informative and entertaining. Our family of 5 truly enjoyed the day. Highly recommend seeing the top sights of Athens this way- so easy and stress free.
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Sarah_j
May 31, 2024
Best Way to see Athens in a Day - We had a great experience. Manos was an excellent driver/host. He was very polite and knowledgeable about history of Athens. He was flexible in how to approach the day. We decided to end with lunch. The food was outstanding. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Bonniem583
May 31, 2024
Best tour in Athens - This was the highlight of our trip! Konstinos is absolutely the best in Athens. He kept telling us this is “my home.” He would take us take places like the changing of the guards and tell us exactly where to stand. Nit only was the tour amazing but he took us to a true Greek redo that was amazing!!! So much yummy food I couldn’t eat for a day. This truly was a very special experience.
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Kathleen_w
May 31, 2024
Very personalized tour! Manos was so professional! - Great day with Manos who was very knowledgeable and made our tour memorable!! Thank you Manos! You’re a very special person!
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I880qkkays
May 31, 2024
Amazing tour - Catherine was a great tour guide. She had the right mixture of friendliness, knowledge, fun and professionalism. She took us to many fascinating sights and pointed out things to see that we would have easily missed. To top it all we had a delicious Greek lunch with wine which was all included in the price. I highly recommend this tour and Catherine as a tour guide.
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Bobbie_m
May 30, 2024
Fascinating insights into the rich history of Athens - We had an incredible experience exploring Athens with our knowledgeable guide! He expertly led us through all the major sites, providing fascinating insights into the rich history behind each place. Their passion for Athens' heritage truly shone through, making the tour very informative. We left with a deeper appreciation for the city's cultural significance and a treasure trove of unforgettable memories.
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Matt_b
May 30, 2024
Incredible Day in Athens. - What an incredible experience!!! DIMOS was very kind and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to show us a few extra special places.
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Charlene_j
May 29, 2024
Fantastic Tour - The whole tour! Manos was so very knowledgeable and kind. He went over and beyond to make our tour experience memorable! Would highly recommend it!
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