Private
Aegean and Mediterranean Escapades
Athens
Private tours
Private Mediterranean Cruise Shore Excursions

Designed for cruise passengers seeking a more personable service, or
a more upscale
Way of enjoying the shore excursions. Arrive on Oceania Cruises , Crystal
Cruises, Royal carribbean Cruises . Princess or other Mediterranean
cruises. Port
Trips , shore excursions and ground transportation in the Mediterranean
. We cater to your need and custom tailor , from 2 to 2000 passengers.
If you are among those who wish to break away from the crowd and experience
more intimate experience . Families and children are always welcomed.
You'll always have your PRIVATE air conditioned vehicle and private
guide.
ATHENS
: 8 AM-1 PM
Rate per person in $ USD : $220
Always on a private basis, you may change the times ( of course time
permitting)
Tour
choice : 1) Transfer from ship to Athens and back , always
with a private air-conditioned vehicle, and with a private guide, to
see Acropolis, Anafiotoka and walk to Plaka . Return transfer to ship.
Entrance fees for the Acropolis are included.
After
touring the
Acropolis, then walk to Anafiotoka and then the Plaka to have lunch
( pay direct locally for lunch) .
Time
permitting Ride the new Athens Subway alongside the locals today ( always
escorted with your English speaking Guide) ! We take pride in affording
you this experience, entirely by public transportation, with orientation
by our English-speaking representative.
Or
if you prefer and time permitting you may choose to add one of the following
tours:
BYZANTINE CHURCHES
Russian Orthodox Church at Filellinon & Amalias
Athens cathedral (Mitropolis) at Mitropoleos
Kapnikarea at Ermou
Saint Theodore at Klafthmonos
Then visit the Jewelry museum (LALAOUNIS) before breaking for lunch.
HISTORICAL INTEREST- Museum Tour :
BENAKI MUSEUM - (closed on Tuesdays)
Covering the history of Greece from Paleolithic (pre-historic, 60000
B.C.) till present. Can easily spend over 4 hours in there. There is
also a cafeteria for breaks.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTEREST
Temple of Olympian Zeus / Dionissos Theatre/ Ancient Agora/ Roman Agora

Tour
choice : 2) Athens : 8 AM to 4 PM
( Lunch included)
Transfer
from ship to Athens and back , always with a private air-conditioned
vehicle, and with a private guide.
Start with the visit the Acropolis i.e. visit the Propylaea, the Temple
of Athina Niki, the Erechtyion, the Parthenon and then finally the museum
of the Acropolis.
Then continue with a city tour to see the highlights... Constitution
square (Syntagma), House of Parliamnet, Memorial to the unkown soldier,
Panepistimiou avenue, St. Denis Roman Catholic cathedral, Academy, University
and National library. Driving along Herod Atticus street, see the Presidential
Palace and the Evzones in their traditional uniform. On the way to the
Acropolis see the Panathenaic stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and
Hadrian's arch.
Lunch is included at a charming Greek restaurant . Then free time in
the Plaka , shopping etc...
Afternoon we may visit 1 museum ( suggesting either the National Archaeological
museum or the Benaki museum). Entrance fees included . Return to ship
by 16:00
Private Cruise ship Shore excursions in Greece & Turkey
The
cruise regular shore excursion are generally a good introduction to
the city, most of the seasoned cruise travelers prefer to go sightseeing
with a private guide.
The
difference between ship organized and private tours is best described
as "package versus tailor-made." Some people may feel all
right joining a large tour group whereas sometimes it is difficult to
hear the guide and the group moves only as fast as its slowest participant.
Others
may not get their questions answered at all as there may be twenty other
people in the group trying to do the same.
In
contrast, a small tour group with tailor-made program is way more enjoyable
and ensures personal attention for everyone. You will spend as much
time as you want.
Therefore,
if you want to maximize your limited time, the private escorted tour
tailored to your unique wishes and interests is an ideal solution.
All
our private shore excursions tours are carefully designed to give you
the best possible experience. Our knowledgeable, friendly and qualified
tour guide and driver will ensure that your visit ashore is truly memorable.
When you tour with us as part of a private shore excursion , your tour
guide will get you into sites without waiting in lines that is especially
valuable given the limited time you have to spend in ashore .
Price
includes:
- Private
Tours as listed .
- Entrance
fees
- Round
trip private transfers from/to the ship/pier
- Private
car/driver/guide
-
Ground transportation
- Greeting
and assistance.
- Porters/Luggage
handling ( where /when applicable at hotels/pier/Airport)
Not
included:
Clothing
on shore:
Look forward to warm, even hot weather with some
cooler breezes at night.
Especially for shore excursions, we recommend loose, comfortable cottons
or other lightweight clothing.
Some
of the tours involve long bus rides and/or considerable walking, so
comfortable shoes are recommended.
Please
bear in mind that shore excursion coaches are air conditioned and you
may wish to bring a light sweater.
On
tours that include visits to places of worship, shorts and bare shoulders
are not permitted.

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