Tour Details
Meet up with your private guide at the pier and head towards the center of Athens where you will be able to view and photograph several area landmarks. See the world heritage Acropolis of Athens, the majestic Hadrian's Arch, and the impressive, marble Corinthian columns of the Temple of Zeus. At Syntagma Square you will get to observe the massive Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Over at the Panathenaic Stadium, you will stand in the only stadium of the world constructed entirely of marble and imagine the first Olympic Games of the new era held in 1876.
Continue on to the home of a local family where you and your guide will join in on a traditional Greek buffet of pork and chicken, moussaka, tzatziki, Greek salad, yogurt, fava beans, fresh fruit, baklava, and kataifi sweets. Wash your meal down with appellation wine, beer or ouzo as you learn about Greece's unique culinary heritage and the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. You will also learn the origin of your food and herbs as well as how they relate to everyday Greek life. This 4.5-hour private tour is the best and most delicious way to experience the history and food of Athens. Book now.
Duration: 4.5 hours
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Reference: Royal Caribbean Cruises, Brilliance of the Seas, Departing Fri, Jul 11, 2025
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More about this tour
Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Shore Excursion Duration: 4.5
Shore Excursion Departs From: Cruise Ship Pier.
Activity Level: Easy
Food/Beverage Provided: Greek Buffet and Beverages
Recommended Dress: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended
Restrictions: Whilst your tour of Athens is predominantly panoramic, you must be able to get in and out of transportation. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Minimum age to consume alcohol is 21.