Our stop in Athens was packed with ancient history and memorable moments! We spent the day on a private 8-hour tour through PK Travel Greece, exploring the city’s most iconic landmarks—from the Acropolis to the Olympic Stadium. It was educational, beautiful, and (spoiler alert) a little exhausting in the heat!

🏛️ The Sites

We were picked up directly from the cruise port by our driver and guide. Our full-day Athens tour included:

• 🌀 The Acropolis: Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and Propylaia
• 📍 Areopagus (Mars Hill)
• 🏛️ Temple of Olympian Zeus
• 🏟️ The Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro)
• 🏛️ Drive-by tour of The Old Palace and Catholic Cathedral
• 🎖️ The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Changing of the Guards at the Parliament
• 🏛️ The Acropolis Museum

Our driver was excellent—kind, flexible, and safe. PK Travel was responsive and very easy to work with before and during the trip. Our tour guide was clearly knowledgeable, but the level of detail felt geared toward adults with graduate degrees in archaeology 😅. With three kids in tow, that didn’t quite land—but to their credit, PK Travel was receptive to our feedback and seemed open to better matching guides for family tours in the future and I think guide would be excellent for those adults that want all the details!

🍽️ Lunch in Plaka

We broke for lunch in the charming Plaka neighborhood and ate at Estia—a casual, delicious spot for gyros and Greek favorites. Our group shared pork and chicken gyros, halloumi cheese, and lots of cold drinks. It hit the spot!

☀️ Final Thoughts + Tips

Athens was a highlight of our cruise—but it was hot. Like, surface-of-the-sun hot. If you’re traveling in summer, be ready for strong sun and lots of walking. I highly recommend checking out our travel gear page for the portable fans and essentials we brought (and used constantly)!

Despite the heat, this tour made it easy to see the best of Athens with a family in one day. Would definitely recommend PK Travel for their organization and convenience. With a more kid-friendly guide, this would have been a perfect day!

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📝 Quick Tips

• ☀️ Bring hats, fans, and refillable water bottles—heat is no joke!
• 📚 Make sure your guide adjusts to your group’s vibe—especially with kids
• 🍽️ Estia in Plaka was great for lunch—tasty, affordable, and kid-friendly
• 📷 Have your camera ready—Athens is packed with iconic photo spots