Essential Athens and Cape Sounion, Poseidon's Temple, Private Day Tour
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About the Activity
This tour is a perfect combination of Athens’s most important sites and the most popular excursion to the so called "Greek Riviera", Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch, a chilled “ouzo” and “meze” in a traditional Greek taverna, overlooking the Aegean Sea. This tour is the ideal way to avoid noisy crowds and the bustle of the city. Travel in safety and comfort in your own luxurious private vehicle. Your dedicated private driver will ensure a comfortable personalized experience throughout the day!8 hours to 9 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance.
Service animals allowed
FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities
Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
Flexible pick up time on request
Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus
All Fees and Taxes
Child seats available upon request
Chiled bottled water
Entrance fees: 20 Euros Acropolis, 10 Euros Poseidon, 8 Euros Olympian (optional)
Licensed tour guide for guiding inside the sites, upon request/availability (Additional cost 300€)
Food and drinks unless specified
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Locations in the itinerary
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Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens, Greece, 105 58We start the tour by visiting the so called “sacred rock”, The Acropolis. Here you will see:
- Parthenon that was dedicated to goddess Athena (Parthenos)
- Propylea, the monumental entrance to the sacred area
- The Temple of Athena Nike which was dedicated to Athena-Nike
- The Erechtheion with its famous female figures-statues
- The Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to both goddess Athena and god Poseidon
- The Odeum of Herodus Atticus
- The the Theatre of Dionysus, the first theatre in the whole world
- The Areopagus (Mars Hill)1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas, Leoforos Amalias, Athens, Greece, 105 57The temple of Olympian Zeus (124-132 AD) had three rows of eight columns (tripteral octastyle) on the two narrow sides and two rows of twenty columns (dipteral eikosastyle) on the long sides. It once housed the chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of Zeus and the statue of the emperor. Sixteen of the temple's columns survive today, thirteen of them, on the east side, intact. Of the remaining three on the west side, one collapsed in 1852.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
Panathenaic Stadium
Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens, Greece, 116 35It was originally a natural hollow part of the ground between the two hills of Agra and Ardettos, over Ilissos river. It was transformed into a stadium by Lykourgos in 330-329 BC for the athletic competitions of the Great Panathinaea Festivities. Between 140 and 144 AD, Herodes Atticus restored the Stadium, giving it the form that was found at the 1870 excavation: the horseshoe construction with a track 204,07 meters long and 33,35 meters wide. It is believed that the Stadium had a seating capacity of 50.000 people. Separating scales were built between the tiers and on the base of the sphendone there was a portico with Doric-style columns; another portico was placed in the stadium's facade. At Roman times, the Stadium was used as an arena, with the addition of a semi-circular wall on the north that was corresponding to the splendor of the southern side.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationArco Di Adriano(Pass By)
Leoforos Amalias, , Athens, GreeceThe triumphal arch lies on an ancient street that led from the old city of Athens to the new, Roman section, built by Hadrian. It was constructed by the Athenians in A.D. 131, in honor of their benefactor emperor. Two inscriptions are carved on the architrave, one on each side: the first, on the side towards the Acropolis reads "This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus"; the second, on the other side, facing the new city reads "This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus".View Location4
Mount Lycabettus
Athens, Greece Lycabettus Hill (Lykavitos) is the highest point of Athens, 277m above sea level.
From Lycabettus Hill you will enjoy the best panoramic view of the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Ancient Agora and the whole metropolis! You will also be reminded that Athens is surrounded by sea with spectacular views across the Aegean.
On the top of the hill, you will find the Greek Orthodox church of Agios Georgios (St. George). 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Plateia Syntagmatos
Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens, Greece, 105 63Also known as Constitution Square, Syntagma Square (Plateia Syntagmatos) is a huge public plaza stretching out in front of Athens’ parliament building. Gleaming with white marble and beautiful statues, it’s a great place for people to watch. Many of the city's most important streets begin here, including Ermou Street and Vassilissis Sofias Avenue.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias, Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece, 100 28The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the House of the Greek Parliament. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded 24-7 by the Evzones (Presidential Guards)15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens(Pass By)
30 Panepistimiou Street, Athens, Greece, 157 72The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, usually referred to simply as the University of Athens, is a public university in Athens, GreeceView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Traveler pickup is offered Pick up time can be scheduled according to your preferences. Please make your request at the special requirement’s section & we will contact you after your booking. Travelers can be picked up from all Athens centre & Piraeus Hotels and Piraeus Cruise Port. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points. For pickup from Airbnb or any other location/apartment, please provide the exact address. Please note that in case the requested pickup location is in a pedestrian zone or it is not accessible by cars/vehicles, we will notify you, upon booking, of the best alternative pick up location. Please be at the meeting point 5-10min before your scheduled pickup time, in case parking or waiting time for your driver is limited.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
- The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Athens time to receive 100% refund.
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