Private Athens and the Archaeological Museum

Private Archaeological Museum Tour in Athens (Temple of Zeus)

Excursion Highlights:

Experience Athens, the cradle of Western civilization, with our expertly guided private tour of its UNESCO sites and the richly stocked Archaeological Museum.
Uncover 3,400 years of history as you drive past iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Zeus, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the former Royal Palace.
Capture unforgettable moments at the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium, the only stadium built entirely from white marble, where the first modern Olympic Games were held.
Discover world-class Greek antiquities in the National Archaeological Museum, including the death mask of King Agamemnon and the mesmerizing frescoes from Santorini.
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From $103.00/person to $783.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group

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Summary

Shore Excursion Size

Private

Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic

Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Activity Level

Moderate

Shore Excursion Leaves From

Cruise Ship Pier

Food/Beverage Provided Not Included

Recommended Dress Comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes are recommended. Sun glasses and sun screen are suggested.

Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over paved, and some cobblestone surfaces. At the museum, there are steps to enter the building and a short flight to reach some wings of the museum.

Private Athens and the Archaeological Museum

After meeting your professionally trained and licensed guide on the pier, you will set off to the city of Athens approximately 30 minutes away. The capital and largest city in Greece, Athens has more than 3,400 years of written history and is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. Upon arriving in the central city area, you will drive past numerous historical and archaeological monuments including the Temple of Zeus, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the former Royal Palace which is now the House of Parliament.

You will then drive past the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Your private guide will explain more of Athens's history old and new as you look at these stately buildings.

You will make a photo stop at the Panathinaiko or Panathenaic Olympic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Then, continue to the National Archaeological Museum.

Considered one of the great archeological museums, the Athens museum contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity in the world. Follow your licensed guide as you explore the Archaic, Hellenistic, and Roman periods of Greek history. You will visit the statue of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and the Young Jockey found in Artemision. View the frescoes from Santorini, as well as numerous jewelry and pottery articles. The museum houses the unique Mycenaean Collection, including the death mask of King Agamemnon, the cups of Vapheio, and many more items dating back to the 2nd millennium B.C. As you view the architecture, sculpture, and the other arts, you will be able to see changes that formed the shape of the world as we know it. Your guide will help bring it to life. After visiting the museum, you will be driven back to your ship.

Please Note: The tour is not available on Monday mornings, as the museum does not open until the afternoon. There is a supplement for guides on Sundays. This tour offers customized departure times between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM. If your preferred departure time is not listed, please contact us to place your request.