Athens & the Acropolis with Airport Transfer
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Piraeus (Athens), Greece
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$100
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Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals not included
No one introduced Athens to the world as elegantly as Milton did -- 'the eye of Greece, mother of arts and eloquence' -- immortal words for a seemingly immortal city.
Your visit today will begin with the most famous temple of the Ancient City -- the Parthenon -- dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. Walking up a winding path towards the Acropolis, you will pass through the Propylaea, and see the Erechtheum temple and the Porch of the Caryatids in the distance. Reinforced by the hand of man, the natural fortress of the Acropolis stands 230 feet above the city. You cannot help but be in awe of the view below.
On a panoramic drive through Athens, some of the highlights you'll see include Constitution Square, the Royal Palace where the Evzones keep watch in their traditional costumes, the Temple of Zeus and the Olympic Stadium.
Please note: This tour involves a considerable amount of walking with an uphill climb to the Parthenon. The marble steps are slippery, especially when it rains. Wear comfortable, rubber-soled shoes. Shade is limited; please dress accordingly. Bring a hat and wear sunscreen. Expect dense crowding at the site.
This tour is only for guests whose cruise ends in Piraeus and whose flights are at 3pm or later. Guests disembarking in Piraeus bound for the Seabourn contracted hotel of Hotel Grande Bretagne will be dropped off at the hotel after the tour at no additional supplement above the price of the tour. Please inform the Destinations Manager once on board. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.