Holidays to Athens

Available to pre-book through Sunvil

Below is a sample of the most popular excursions in Athens. All can be pre-booked. Entrance fees to sites/museums are included unless otherwise stated.

Early Access Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Tour | Walking Tour

Your tour starts with skip-the-line tickets to Acropolis hill, where your guide will lead you on a detailed journey around the ancient ruins of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theatre before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Ascending towards the hill, every monument is a whole new experience. Enter the Propylea, the ancient gate which frames the entrance to the Acropolis, and you’ll come across the Temple of Athena Nike, dedicated to the goddess of wisdom and war. Marvel at the cradle of western civilisation and undoubtedly one of the greatest historical monuments in the world, the Parthenon. Head towards the Erechtheion, a grandiose temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon. Once at the summit of the Acropolis hill, take in the sweeping panoramas of the capital of Greece and enjoy panoramic views of the city that will be perfect for photographs. Continue your tour at the Acropolis museum. A visit that has the power to put everything you saw at the Acropolis into an amazingly vivid context, connecting the dots between the marble ruins and filling in the blanks of nearly 2,500 years of history.

Notes:

Available: Daily Departure: 08:15, 09:00 and 10:30.

Duration: 4 hours - Finish: 12:15, 13:00 and 14:30

Meeting point: KEY TOUR Offices

Drop off Point: Acropolis Museum

Maximum number of participants: 22

Languages: English

Price: £50.00 (per adult) £28.00 (per child 4-11 years)

Entrance fees: £26.00 - Acropolis, £17.00 - Acropolis Museum

Early Access Acropolis and Parthenon Tour | Walking Tour

It goes without saying that no one can leave Athens if they have not visited the sacred rock, Acropolis. What better chance to do it than the early access visit, far from the crowds with this small-group mythology tour. The Acropolis was home to temples and sanctuaries throughout recorded history and is a symbol of the city of Athens. Its religious importance was paramount to the ancient Greeks, and the buildings on the summit still capture the essence of their classical architecture.

Delve into the great history and the impressive mythology of ancient Greece on this small-group walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the ancient ruins of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Admire incredible views of the Parthenon, a paradigm of architectural and artistic perfection, and learn about its history and importance for the ancient

Athenians. Explore the Theatre of Dionysus, the birthplace of dramatic and comic art, as well as the social and political heart of Athens in ancient times. Marvel at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and get a sense of ancient artistic interests. Get close to important sights, such as the Propylaea gateway, Erechtheion and Temple of Athena Nike. Once at the summit of the Acropolis hill, take in the sweeping panoramas of the capital of Greece. Learn about the excavations and get an insight into the citadel’s ruins.

Notes:

Available: Daily Departure: 08:15, 08:45, 09:00 and 10:30.

Duration: 2 hours - Finish: 10:15, 10:45, 11:00 and 12:30

Meeting point: KEY TOUR Offices

Drop off Point: Acropolis Hill

Maximum number of participants: 22

Languages: English and Spanish

Price: £35.00 (per adult) £20.00 (per child 4-11 years)

Acropolis and Old Athens Tour | Walking Tour

Begin your tour and discover Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, from where you will be led to the magnificent Acropolis, a highlight of the city of Athens. Admire the ruins of imposing buildings such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, Propylaea, and the Temple of Nike as you explore the hill. You will gain insight into the significance of the historical monuments, including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city's scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. Have your camera ready to capture the magnificent views of the city from this scenic hilltop location.

Continue your tour to the Monastiraki, a flea market neighbourhood in the old town of Athens near Plaka. The area is a significant tourist attraction and one of the central shopping districts of the city. Enjoy the most beautiful walks, exciting sights, the best hangouts and the unknown stories of the most beloved Athenian spot. See the stately pillars of the remaining Roman Hadrian's Library and the Roman Agora, while the passage from the well-preserved Tower of the Winds will impress you. Then, explore Plaka's picturesque backstreets and discover a charming little neighbourhood at the foot of the Acropolis, Anafiotika. You will spend enough time in the settlement of Anafiotika, considered to be the loveliest part of Plaka. Its Cycladic houses characterise this 19th-century neighbourhood painted brilliant white and decorated with splashes of growing bougainvillea.

Notes:

Available: Daily Departure: 08:15 and 08:45

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Finish: 10:15 and 11:45

Meeting point: KEY TOUR Offices

Drop off Point: Acropolis Hill

Maximum number of participants: 22

Languages: English and Spanish

Price: £40.00 (per adult)  £25.00 (per child 4-11 years)

Syntagma Square, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the Acropolis | Walking Tour

The tour begins in front of the Parliament in Syntagma Square where you will see the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and the change of the famous Guards. A pleasant walk will follow through the National Garden and on to the Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Hadrian's Arch. From here you will enter the Plaka area heading to the Acropolis and visit with your guide the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon; the monuments that remind us of the Glory of Ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. In the surrounding area you’ll also see the Athenian Agora, the Observatory, the Hill of Democracy (Pnyx), Mars and Philoppapos Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus. At the end of the tour, and since you are so close, do not miss the opportunity to visit on your own the New Acropolis Museum.

Notes:

Available: Daily Departure: 09:40

Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes - Finish: 13:00

Meeting point: KEY TOUR Offices

Drop off Point: Acropolis Hill

Maximum number of participants: 22

Languages: English and Spanish

Price: £40.00 (per adult)   £25.00 (per child 4-11 years)

Acropolis Afternoon Tour | Walking Tour

Meet your guide and start your unmemorable Acropolis afternoon tour. See the landmark monuments of Athens in a new light during a late afternoon tour of the Acropolis. Avoid the crowds and warmer temperatures and set yourself off on a leisurely walking tour of some of the world’s most impressive monuments. Along the way, you’ll gain an insight into the citadel's ruins including excavation details.

Meander around the Parthenon and learn more about how it was constructed for the goddess Athena. Visit all the other unique monuments of Acropolis hill: the Theatre of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and Propylaea. As the tour draws to an end, enjoy the panoramic views over the city - especially resplendent as the white marbles play iridescent games with the setting sun.

Notes:

Available: Daily (Between 22 April and 30 September) 17:15

Duration: 2 hours - Finish: 19:15

Meeting point: KEY TOUR Offices

Drop off Point: Acropolis Hill

Maximum number of participants: 22

Languages: English

Price: £35.00 (per adult)  £20.00 (per child 4-11 years)

Available to pre-book through Sunvil

Below is a sample of the most popular excursions available from Athens. All can be pre-booked. Entrance fees to sites/museums are included unless otherwise stated and all coach tours are escorted by an English-speaking licensed guide.

Athens By Night | Coach and Walking Tour

Your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through the city centre, and at the slope of the sacred hill you will be able to see, admire and photograph the illuminated Acropolis. This is followed by a pleasant walk through the picturesque streets of Plaka and the old city to a traditional Greek taverna where dinner is served. After dinner you will enjoy a floor show with live music and Greek Folk Dances.

Notes:

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Departure: 20:15

Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes - Finish: 00:00

Meeting point: KEY TOUR Offices

Drop off Point: Acropolis Museum

Maximum number of participants: 50

Languages: English

Dinner: drinks are not included

Price: £77.00 (per adult)  £35.00 (per child 4-11 years)

Cape Sounion | Coach Tour

Highlights: Depart for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). The precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea.

Notes:

Available: Daily (between 01 April and 31 October)

Departure: 15:00

Duration: 4 hours - Finish: 19:00

Meeting point: Your hotel

Drop off Point: Your hotel

Maximum number of participants: 50

Languages: English

Price: £45.00 (per adult)  £20.00 (per child 4-11 years)

Delphi | Coach Tour

Highlights: Depart via the national highway passing by Thebes, Levadia (short stop) and Arachova for Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Passing Castalia Spring, visit the archaeological site the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle, and the museum of Delphi, with its spectacular finds, including the bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx and the Statue of Antinoos. After lunch return to Athens via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short stop).

Notes:

Available: Daily (between 01 April and 31 October)

Departure: 08:00

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes- Finish: 18:30

Meeting point: Your hotel

Drop off Point: Your hotel

Maximum number of participants: 50

Languages: English

Lunch: 3 course lunch in Arahova village - drinks are not included

Entrance fees: payable locally

Price: £121.00 (per adult)

Argolis and optional visit to Epidaurus | Coach Tour

Depart the coastal National highway for the strategically important Corinth canal (short stop). After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Avoid and skip the lines of the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. Afterward, stop in the beautiful sea port of Nafplion the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi (short stop). After a walking tour of the city, you will have lunch in a restaurant beside the sea with amazing views of Bourtzi islet in the middle of the Port.

Continue on to Epidaurus and optional visit to the ancient theatre, entrance fees are payable on the spot. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. Those who haven’t selected the optional visit will have the time to relax or have a nice coffee.

Notes:

Available: Daily (between 01 April and 31 October)

Departure: 08:00

Duration: 11 hours - Finish: 19:00

Meeting point: Your hotel

Drop off Point: Your hotel

Maximum number of participants: 50

Languages: English

Lunch: 3 course lunch in Nafplion - drinks are not included

Entrance fees: payable locally