Athens Sightseeing and The New Acropolis Museum

Athens Sightseeing Tours New Acropolis Museum Tour Athens sightseeing Athens Sightseeing and The New Acropolis Museum

The Best of Athens and its Rich History In Just a Few Hours!

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Tour Athens with a visit at the new Acropolis museum

Embark on a captivating tour of Athens, commencing at the renowned Acropolis Hill, a beloved starting point for sightseeing adventures. Amazing Athens Tours, your dedicated travel companion, ensures an enriched and affordable travel experience with comprehensive packages. Immerse yourself in the beauty of architectural masterpieces like the Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea, and Erechtheion. The tour extends to include visits to the New Acropolis Museum the historic Panathenaic Stadium and Temple of Zeus and more.

The New Acropolis Museum, founded in 2003 and fully organized by 2008, serves as an archaeological treasure trove, focusing on artifacts meticulously unearthed from the Acropolis archaeological site. Opened to the public on June 20, 2009, the museum expertly showcases each discovery found both on the rock and at its base.

As you traverse modern Athens, the journey takes you through Hermou Str., Plaka, and the vibrant Flea Market. This provides delightful opportunities to indulge in traditional Greek delicacies and beverages, adding a flavorful dimension to your exploration.

With our our private Athens and New Acropolis museum tour, your travel experience is elevated with top-notch packages, thoughtfully tailored to accommodate your budget. Rest assured that you’ll embark on an unforgettable and affordable journey, uncovering the rich cultural and historical treasures that Athens has to offer.

Free Admission

Free admission days:

Under 18 years old is FREE
*6 March (except Acropolis Museum)
*5 June (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 April (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 May (International Museums Day)
*The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days- except Acropolis museum)

Reduced admission for:
*Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union aged over 65 years old by showing their ID card or passport.
*Students of Higher Education Institutes and equivalent Schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID
*The accompanying parents on educational visits of elementary schools.

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Notes

We use luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned.
Inclusions: Rates include all tolls, fuel, parking fees, and baggage charges.
Not included: Drinks, meals, entrance fees, accommodation, licensed guides, everything that not included above inclusions and/or gratuities
Prices are per car and not per person.
The driver will wait a maximum of 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time.
Tours are private, personal, and flexible just for you and your party.
For all tours except layover tours that starts/ends at Athens airport there will be a surcharge of 25% (Athens airport is 45-60 minutes drive from Athens, Piraeus port).
For services between 23:30 – 06:30 there will be a 20% surcharge.
Names Lists: Upon booking confirmation, you must provide a full list (names & surnames) for all members of your touring party. This is required by local authorities for all tours and failure to provide such a list may result in the cancellation of your tour.
Driver: Please be aware that your Driver is not permitted to enter archaeological sites and museums and offer a guiding service. Only Licensed guides, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Culture, are allowed to do so. Should you require a licensed guide to accompany you to the archaeological sites and museums, we can provide such service at an extra cost, or you can find a licensed guide on your own. Please note that, if you choose the service of a licensed guide for the full time of your tour, an additional seat in the vehicle will be required. Since your licensed guide will be in the vehicle during the tour. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu, in order for the appropriate vehicle to be provided for your Tour.
Licensed Guides: All accredited (official) guides are freelance professionals by law, who are hired by the operator on your behalf. The Licensed guide is responsible for issuing all pertinent documentation concerning his/her services (such as receipts, etc.).
Full day tour duration with a licensed guide is 8 hours and a half-day tour duration with a licensed guide is 5 hours.
Licensed Guides Extra Seat: Please note that, if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for FULL TIME, you will require an ADDITIONAL seat in your vehicle, since your guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu (car type 4-7 people)
Luggage:
– Mercedes Sedan/Saloon (1-3 persons) max luggage: 3 pieces with the following maximum dimensions: height 63,5cm/25 inches, width 45cm/18 inches, depth 28cm/11 inches or 2 larger pieces
– Mercedes Minivan or Minibus 1 piece of luggage (up to above dimensions) plus 1 carry-on (not exceeding 3 kilos) per person. IMPORTANT: For each and every requested transfer service, you are required to inform us of the exact luggage description of your party.

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Most of Athens in a few hours!
Experience the best of Athens and its rich history in just a few hours! Explore the highlights, whether it’s the new Acropolis or the National Archaeological Museum, showcasing the city’s architecture, mythology, history, civilization, and culture. This tour promises a wonderful and unforgettable experience of Athens’ most popular

Highlights

Acropolis Hill
New Acropolis Museum
Temple of Zeus
Old Olympic Stadium
Changing of the Guards
Lycabettus Hill
Academy of science
Athens University
National Library
Modern City
Placa, The Old City

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