Athens & Cape Sounion Private Tour: Acropolis, Temple of Poseidon

Athens, Greece
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Athens and Cape Sounion in one unhurried private day. Your driver meets you at your hotel, apartment or cruise ship in an air-conditioned Mercedes with Wi-Fi and bottled water, and the morning starts at the Acropolis: the Parthenon, the Erechtheion with its Caryatids and the Temple of Athena Nike. Then see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the marble Panathenaic Stadium of the 1896 Olympics and the Changing of the Guard at Parliament.
In the afternoon, follow the Athenian Riviera past Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, stop at turquoise Lake Vouliagmeni, and end at Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon stands on a cliff above the Aegean. There's time for lunch at a seaside tavern.
It's just you, your group and your driver, so linger or skip stops as you like. For the full story inside the Acropolis, choose the option with a licensed guide (3 hours at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum).

Options

Private Tour with Driver Only

Sedan 1-3, van 4-6, bus 7-10: 8 Hours Private Tour of the Best Highlights in Athens, The Athenian Riviera and Cape Sounion
Pickup included

With Licensed Acropolis Guide

1st Class Service
Duration: 8 hours: 8 to 9 Hours Duration
Mercedes sedan/minivan/minibus
Sedan 1-3, van 4-6, bus 7-10: 8 Hours Private Tour of the Best Highlights in Athens, The Athenian Riviera and Cape Sounion
Pickup included

What's included

  • Licensed guide for 3 hours at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (guide option only)
  • Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel, apartment or Piraeus cruise port
  • Fuel, road tolls and all parking fees
  • Private air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV, with Wi-Fi and bottled water
  • Private English-speaking driver with deep knowledge of Greek history and mythology
  • Licensed guide (in the Driver Only option)
  • Entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums
  • Lunch, food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Parthenon
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Walk up to the Parthenon, the Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids and the Temple of Athena Nike, the heart of ancient Athens, and look out over the whole city.
  2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The largest temple ever built in Athens, with Hadrian's Arch standing beside it.
  3. Arch of Hadrian
    10m
    A Roman triumphal arch completed in 131 AD, marking the edge of the old city.
  4. Panathenaic Stadium
    20m
    The all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
  5. Monument to the Unknown Soldier
    10m
    Watch the Evzones in traditional uniform guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament.
  6. Academy of Athens
    10m
    The elegant neoclassical 'Athenian Trilogy': the Academy, the University and the National Library.
  7. Lake Vouliagmeni
    15m
    A turquoise lake fed by underground springs and framed by rock, a lovely stop on the Athenian Riviera.
  8. Varkiza
    Pass by
    Drive the Athenian Riviera through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, with the blue Saronic Gulf beside you.
  9. Temple of Poseidon
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    A 5th-century BC temple on a cliff above the Aegean, with one of the finest sea views in Greece. There's time for lunch at a seaside tavern nearby.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from any hotel or apartment in central Athens, or from Piraeus port. Cruise passengers are met at the ship. After booking, please send your hotel name and address, or for cruise pickup: the ship's name, arrival time and the time you must be back on board. At the end of the day we drop you back at your hotel, apartment or ship.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your driver is not permitted to guide inside archaeological sites or museums. Under Greek law only licensed guides can, so choose the option with a licensed guide for a guided visit.
  • Acropolis entry uses timed tickets, so we recommend booking yours in advance. Wear comfortable shoes: the marble paths are uneven and slippery.
  • Vehicle: modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type depends on the number of passengers and is subject to availability.
  • Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
  • Flexible departure times: as this is a private tour, you can start between 08:00 and 14:00, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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€210.00 per person
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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