9-Hour Private Athens and Eleusis Tour with Acropolis and Daphni

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the archaeological ruins and museum of Eleusis
• 02 Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• 03 See the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first ancient Olympic Games
• 04 Observe the neoclassical landmarks of the Athenian Trilogy
• 05 Pay a visit to the Holy Monastery of Daphni

Escape the daily routine and travel back to ancient Greece as you visit the heritage sites of Athens and Eleusis on this tour. Explore landmarks such as the Parthenon, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, among others. See the 11th-century Byzantine Holy Monastery of Daphni and discover the archaeological ruins and museum of Eleusis.

Sit on the steps and imagine what it must have felt like to watch a performance in this ancient theatre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Athens, Elefsina

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Athens Highlights and Eleusis Discovery

• Meet your professional driver and begin the tour. Head to Acropolis Hill to see the Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike.
• Continue to the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Sit on the steps and imagine what it must have felt like to watch a performance in this ancient theatre.
• See the Temple of Olympian Zeus, dedicated to the Olympian gods.
• Move on to the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first ancient Olympic Games, and Mount Lycabettus, which offers panoramic views of Athens.
• Learn about the Hellenic Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Plateia Syntagmatos, and the Athenian Trilogy (Academy of Athens - University of Athens - National Library of Greece) as you visit these sites.
• Stop to visit the Holy Monastery of Daphni, a great example of Byzantine architecture.
• Later, head to the municipality of Eleusis to see its archaeological ruins and visit its museum.
• At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your location.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you on any site)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees (34 € for over 6 years old for Non-EU and for EU citizens)
• Licensed tour guide upon request depending on availability (additional cost - 330 €)
• Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• The tour starts at 8:00 a.m.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 58, Greece

Tour start

Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 58, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.