Athens & Cape Sounion Full Day Private Tour

4.0 (1 reviews) Greece
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Two half-day tours in one, which visitors can visit the most important sites of central Athens & enjoy a scenic, resting seaside drive and lunch along the Athenian Riviera to explore the Temple of Poseidon.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled Water
  • The pace and stops are up to you
  • English speaking licensed tour driver (will not escort through sites)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Flexibility — you decide whether to visit each site or simply enjoy the ride and the views
  • Acropolis: 30€/person (Preorder needed - Link will be provided after booking)
  • Temple of Poseidon: 20€/person (payable on site)
  • Airport Pick up/Drop off: 50€ up to 3 people, 80€ up to 8 people (cash & card payment accepted)

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Acropolis. The natural and most important plateau of the 5th Century B.C. with a height of 150m over the sea level surrounded by an impenetrable wall that offered the best protection against any invader. During this visit you'll see the the main entrance of Acropolis, Propylea with the Temple of Wingless Nike standing in pride next of it. On the top of the Acropolis you'll see the Temple of Erechtheion with a porch that is supported by Statues of Maiden Women Karyatids and the Pentelic marble Temple of Athena Parthenos, Parthenon. On your way down to your meeting location and by the slope of Acropolis you'll explore the ruined Amphitheater of Dionysos, god of entertainment and wine and the almost intact Herodion, the music school that was found by the 2nd century popular Sophist Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla which is being used for musical or theatrical performances by the most popular artists.
  2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Pass by
    Temple of Olympian Zeus. The biggest Temple of mainland Europe and the oldest offering to the dedication of the king of the Pagan Gods. The Arch of Hadrian is located in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, dividing the city into two parts.
  3. Panathenaic Stadium
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Panathenaic Stadium or Kalimarmaro which granted the second title by its construction material. This is a reconstruction of the old 2nd century A.D. Stadium of Herodes Atticus. This marvellous stadium can fit 60.000 spectators and was used for the first Marathon Race and Modern Olympics in 1896.
  4. Hellenic Parliament
    15m
    Parliament of Greece to watch the change of the National Guard, learn about the Greek Revolution of 1821, the guards' uniforms and see the Tomb and Statue of the Unknown Soldier. The duration of the change of the National Guard is 10 minutes every other day except every Sunday that the Guards perform a parade at 10:20 for 40 minutes.

    Departing from the Parliament the tour drives you in front of the Catholic Cathedral of St. Paul, the National Bank of Greece, Old Parliament of Athens (national museum of Athens) and in front of the Trilogy of Athens. The Trilogy of Athens consists of the Academy of Science, University of Athens (Kapodistriako) and National Library.
  5. Temple of Poseidon
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After reaching the first high stop in Cape Sounion visitors have about 45’ to 60’ to explore the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon. This archaeological site consists of the ruined walls surrounding the landscape, the Propylaea or main entrance, the foundations of the old town that was located inside the walls and the two loading bays that operated as a shipyard.

    The tour ends with a beautiful seaside drive back to your hotel or cruise ship terminal from the same route, which is still magnificent during the day or the night. At this point, you have the option for lunch stop or dinner stop in a nice seaside local restaurant.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

On the day of the tour, our driver will meet you in front of your meeting
location, holding a sign with your name.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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