The Best of Athens
The Best of Athens
Tailor Made Luxury Experiences for Greece's Unique Travellers
Athens proudly stands as one of the world’s most ancient cities, holding the esteemed title of Europe’s oldest metropolis. This age-old urban center owes its name to Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, as enthralling Greek mythology tells.
Embark on your journey through this historic city, commencing at its most monumental location—the iconic Acropolis. Here, you’ll be enthralled by an extraordinary collection of sculptures that weave together over 2,500 years of vibrant history and culture.
The 6th century BCE marked a period of widespread social unrest, triggering the reforms led by Solon. These transformative changes laid the foundation for the eventual introduction of democracy, spearheaded by Cleisthenes in 508 BCE. What followed were decades known as the Golden Age of Athenian democracy, a period during which Athens soared to become the preeminent city in Ancient Greece. The remarkable cultural achievements of this era served as the cornerstone for the development of Western civilization.
Duration: 5h
Starting Time: Upon request & availability
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 5h English speaking trained chauffeur
- 5h Private luxury vehicle (not a taxi)
- 1,5h Guided Tour to Acropolis Archaeological site
- 1,5h Guided Tour to Acropolis Museum
- 1h Guided Tour to old town of Athens
- Skip the line sevice
- Optional free audio guiding using your smartphone or tablet
- 100% customizable based on points of interest or time spent on each within the total trip time limit
- Free WiFi onboardÂ
- Fuel & tolls
- Refreshment & snack basket in vehicle
- Bottled natural water
- All taxes & fees
Excludes
- Entrance fees to archaeological site
- Entrance fees to museum
- Professional (state-licensed) guide (you may choose at the booking procedure above, guide surcharges of 100€ applied on Sundays and National Holidays (6/1, 27/2, 14-17/4, 15/8, 28/10)
- Personal expenses
- Meals (lunch or dinner)
- Other beverages
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Camera Definitely!
- Sunscreen
- Not suitable for pregnant women and people with mobility impairments
Tours can be 100% Customized!
Tips Instyle
Opening Hours
Opening hours from November 1st to March 31th as follows:
Acropolis Archaeological Site:
- From 08:00 till 17:00 [Last admission: 16:30]
Acropolis Museum:
Monday to Thursday:
- From 09:00 till 17:00 [Last admission: 16:30]
Friday:
- From 09:00 till 22:00 [Last admission: 21:30]
Saturday & Sunday:
- From 09:00 till 20:00 [Last admission: 19:30]
Opening hours from April 1st to October 31st as follows:
Acropolis Archaeological Site:
Apr 1 to Apr 30:
- From 08:00 till 19:00 [Last admission: 18:30]
May 2 to Aug 31:
- From 08:00 till 20:00 [Last admission: 19:30]
Sep 1 to Sep 15:
- From 08:00 till 19:30 [Last admission: 19:00]
Sep 16 to Sep 30:
- From 08:00 till 19:00 [Last admission: 18:30]
Oct 1 to Oct 15:
- From 08:00 till 18:30 [Last admission: 18:00]
Oct 16 to Oct 31:
- From 08:00 till 18:00 [Last admission: 17:30]
Acropolis Museum:
Monday:
- From 09:00 till 17:00 [Last admission: 16:30]
Tuesday to Thursday:
- From 09:00 till 20:00 [Last admission: 19:30]
Friday:
- From 09:00 till 22:00 [Last admission: 21:30]
Saturday & Sunday:
- From 09:00 till 20:00 [Last admission: 19:30]
- Athens (Prefecture of Attiki)
- T: (+30) 210 3214172
- Ministry of Culture and Sports Website
- The Acropolis Museum Website
- Wikipedia
Ticketing
Archaeological Site:
- Full : 20 €
- Reduced : 10 €
Special ticket package, valid for 5 days to all Athens sites
- Full : 30 €
- Reduced : 15 €
Museum
Winter (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
- Full : 10 €
- Reduced : 5 €
Summer (Apr 1 – Oct 31)
- Full : 15 €
- Reduced : 10 €
- All, from November 1st to March 31st
- Citizens of the European Union over 65 years old
- Non EU students of Universities upon ID presentation
- Escorting parents on educational visits
- Escorting teachers
- Parents of families with three or more children
- Persons with disabilities
- Single parent families
- EU Students of Universities upon ID presentation
- The employees of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture
- Tourist guides upon ID presentation
- Young people, up to the age of 18
- Holders of a free pass
- Holders of a solidarity card
- Holders of a valid unemployment card
- Official guests of the Greek State
Holidays
- 1st of January
- 25th of March
- Orthodox Easter Sunday
- 1st of May
- 25th of December
- 26th of December
Free Admission Days
- 6th of March
- 18th of April
- 18th of May
- The last weekend
- 28th of October
- Every 1st Sunday of the month
