Private Shore Excursion to Athens and Corinth

Athens, Greece

Private Athens tour, see the Parthenon then 1 hour countryside drive to Corinth where enjoy typical Greek wine tasting with lunch (own expense) right on the seafront, in the shade. Bring your swimming costume. Back at the ship by 1700hrs. Lots of fun.

This tour begins from Piraeus with a drive to the highest hill of Athens the Lycabettus to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the Parthenon. Then you will have a panoramic guided tour to the following highlights: Panathinaiko Stadium, National Gardens, Zappeion, Greek Parliament with the monument to the Unknown soldier (Syntagma Square), Temple of Olympian Zeus and Adrian's Arch. Then we will zoom in on the Acropolis hill with the famous Temple of the Parthenon dedicated to the goddess of wisdom Athena (438 BC.) This is a symbol of Ancient Greece,as well as Athenian democracy and western civilization, considered one of the world's greatest cultural monuments.

We shall stop right under the monument, and enjoy the view of the Parthenon in a shaded olive trees area to take pictures. Optionally you can visit the nearby New Acropolis Museum, "Home" of the Parthenon's best marbles and the original Caryatids of the Temple of Erechtheion. For tourists who would like to climb to the Parthenon itself please note they must be able to walk approximately 750m. over steep inclines. Entrance fee not included 20 Euros per person. Reduction 50% till age 18. No fast track tickets available. At around 1130hrs we shall proceed to the Isthmus of Corinth, that separates the Peloponnese from the mainland. Right on the sea front you will enjoy the classic Greek cuisine (not included) rich in vegetables and fish and try out wines that were already famous in Greek antiquity and still produced such as the classic Agiorghitiko Nemea, the Moschofilero Mantinia and the Brusco. After a delicious typical Greek coffee we shall head back to the ship