Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon
Overview
Private flexible tour combining the Highlights of Athens with a coastal road trip to the Sounion peninsula & amazing clifftop Temple of Poseidon as you relax along the way in one of our new full extra Mercedes models with free WiFi & bottled water in the company of a highly experienced, knowledgeable & considerate Tour driver.
Visit the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & changing of the guards, and after lunch set off along the deep blue colours of the Aegean sea to explore the Temple of Poseidon.
Exclusive to your group alone with door to door return transfer to your hotel or cruise ship, this comprehensive and 'go at your own pace' tour aims to provide you with one of the most outstanding experiences of your visit.
Choose our hassle-free Lunch option to include a delicious 3-course traditional meal with an Acropolis view in Athens, or by the sea in Sounion; or request an expert licensed guide with pre-purchased Acropolis tickets (extra cost).
Visit the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & changing of the guards, and after lunch set off along the deep blue colours of the Aegean sea to explore the Temple of Poseidon.
Exclusive to your group alone with door to door return transfer to your hotel or cruise ship, this comprehensive and 'go at your own pace' tour aims to provide you with one of the most outstanding experiences of your visit.
Choose our hassle-free Lunch option to include a delicious 3-course traditional meal with an Acropolis view in Athens, or by the sea in Sounion; or request an expert licensed guide with pre-purchased Acropolis tickets (extra cost).
Inclusions
- Athens Hotel, Airbnb Residence or Cruise ship pickup
- First class transport: Mercedes E-Class Sedan; Luxury Class Mercedes Minivan or Sprinter
- All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
- Skip the line Service [Pre-purchased tickets for Acropolis] cost to be refunded to driver
- Professional Experienced Tour Driver with thorough Historical Knowledge (can not enter sites)
- IF CHOOSING LUNCH OPTION: Lunch by the Sea or in Athens. Fish, Meat & Vegetarian (not street food)
- For groups of 8 or more persons, a Licensed Guide is included for the Acropolis
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Visit the Acropolis & its associated temples including the Parthenon, Temple of Nike and Temple of Erechtheion. Stop at Herodes Atticus Theatre.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
(VISITED WITH GROUPS OF UNDER 8 PERSONS ONLY) Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plateia Syntagmatos, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens 105 63 Greece
Main square of Athens housing the Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece
At the tomb you will see the impressive changing of the guard’s ceremony, with the iconic 'Evzone' guards in their traditional uniform.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
Stop at Panepistimiou str, for the Athenian Trilogy – the three elegant buildings: The University, The Academy and The Library.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Maximos Mansion, Irodou Attikou 19, Athens 10674 Greece
A short stop at the The Neoclassical Maximos Mansion, also called the Greek “White House”. Official residence of the Prime Minister of Greece since 1982
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
Colossal temple at the center of Athens dedicated to the God Zeus and once home to one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Arch of Hadrian, Leoforos Amalias, Athens Greece
Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch either at our reserved table just a few meters from the sea in Cape Sounion, or in one of the best local family restaurants in Athens at our reserved table with a view to the Acropolis. Fish, Meat or Vegetarian options are normally available together with Greek Salad and Starter or Dessert (daily menu's may vary). If you do not choose the lunch option your driver will still make time for you for a lunch break.
During the summer months, our default location for lunch is by the sea in Sounion and at other times in Athens.
Please note that alcoholic drinks are not included.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Glyfada Beach, 18 Diadochou Pavlou Paralia Glyfadas tram station, Glyfada 166 75 Greece
An upmarket Suburb & Start of the Athens Riviera with Wonderful Sea Views from our Coastal Route
Pass By: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece
Included in Greece’s NATURA 2000 Sites of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Thermal and Mineral rich waters of the lake have been a SPA retreat for centuries.
Pass By: Lagonisi, Lagonisi, Sithonia, Halkidiki Region, Central Macedonia
Simply one of the most beautiful stretches of Coastal scenery in Europe. Elevated views out to sea, the rugged coastline and the deep blue and contrasting greens of the landscape together with the small settlements along the way make this an amazing spectacle.
Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece
Located 70 meters on a clifftop at the tip of the Athens Peninsula this amazing temple was dedicated to the God Poseidon. It was the last thing Ancient sailors saw on leaving port & the first site on return with many legends to tell. It is especially beautiful at sunset & a perfect final location for your tour
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Visit the Acropolis & its associated temples including the Parthenon, Temple of Nike and Temple of Erechtheion. Stop at Herodes Atticus Theatre.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
(VISITED WITH GROUPS OF UNDER 8 PERSONS ONLY) Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plateia Syntagmatos, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens 105 63 Greece
Main square of Athens housing the Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece
At the tomb you will see the impressive changing of the guard’s ceremony, with the iconic 'Evzone' guards in their traditional uniform.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
Stop at Panepistimiou str, for the Athenian Trilogy – the three elegant buildings: The University, The Academy and The Library.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Maximos Mansion, Irodou Attikou 19, Athens 10674 Greece
A short stop at the The Neoclassical Maximos Mansion, also called the Greek “White House”. Official residence of the Prime Minister of Greece since 1982
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
Colossal temple at the center of Athens dedicated to the God Zeus and once home to one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Arch of Hadrian, Leoforos Amalias, Athens Greece
Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch either at our reserved table just a few meters from the sea in Cape Sounion, or in one of the best local family restaurants in Athens at our reserved table with a view to the Acropolis. Fish, Meat or Vegetarian options are normally available together with Greek Salad and Starter or Dessert (daily menu's may vary). If you do not choose the lunch option your driver will still make time for you for a lunch break.
During the summer months, our default location for lunch is by the sea in Sounion and at other times in Athens.
Please note that alcoholic drinks are not included.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Glyfada Beach, 18 Diadochou Pavlou Paralia Glyfadas tram station, Glyfada 166 75 Greece
An upmarket Suburb & Start of the Athens Riviera with Wonderful Sea Views from our Coastal Route
Pass By: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece
Included in Greece’s NATURA 2000 Sites of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Thermal and Mineral rich waters of the lake have been a SPA retreat for centuries.
Pass By: Lagonisi, Lagonisi, Sithonia, Halkidiki Region, Central Macedonia
Simply one of the most beautiful stretches of Coastal scenery in Europe. Elevated views out to sea, the rugged coastline and the deep blue and contrasting greens of the landscape together with the small settlements along the way make this an amazing spectacle.
Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece
Located 70 meters on a clifftop at the tip of the Athens Peninsula this amazing temple was dedicated to the God Poseidon. It was the last thing Ancient sailors saw on leaving port & the first site on return with many legends to tell. It is especially beautiful at sunset & a perfect final location for your tour
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- FAMILY FRIENDLY. For family groups our tours are specially tuned for the needs of young group members, with more Mythological commentary
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- GUIDING/LICENCED GUIDES: Your knowledgeable tour driver will inform you en-route but can not enter archaeological sites. Our Expert Licenced Guides are available on request at an additional charge and who can accompany you into the sites.
- ROUTE. In order to provide the best experience for your day we reserve the right to alter the tour route or omit sites in the case of issues such as time constraints or local factors such as site closing times & road closures.
- LUNCH OPTIONS. Restaurant level dining (no street food) Choose from a 3-Course traditional meal at our reserved table in one of the best local restaruants in Athens with Acropolis view, or at Cape Sounion by the Sea. Normally your choice of Fish, Meat and Vegetarian dishes with a Greek Salad, starter or Dessert. Daily menu's may vary.
- GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE PERSONS: A Licensed Guide is included for the Acropolis only (depending on availability at peak times of year). The Acropolis Museum is normally omitted from the itienrary for groups unless requested. Please ensure you enter the correct number of particiants during booking.
- If you want to upgrade car type from sedan to minivan there will be additional fee for 46 Euro.
- Our Health & Safety Measures: All our Tours are private so you will never mix with another group. Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned after each tour, equipped with face-masks, hand sanitizer, & seats next to your driver remain free.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Greg_A
April 2022
Dimitrius was the best guide and great attitude. Took us to all the hot spots and then some. Made some great recommendations for restaurants and they did not disappoint.
Dimitrius was the best guide and great attitude. Took us to all the hot spots and then some. Made some great recommendations for restaurants and they did not disappoint.MaryAnnette_K
April 2022
Domitrius did an outstanding job. He was always on time, pleasant and engaging, and was quite knowledgeable about the sites we were seeing. The tour was quite interesting. We enjoyed all the sites. Visitors should be in good physical shape to visit the Acropolis. It is a bit of a climb.
Domitrius did an outstanding job. He was always on time, pleasant and engaging, and was quite knowledgeable about the sites we were seeing. The tour was quite interesting. We enjoyed all the sites. Visitors should be in good physical shape to visit the Acropolis. It is a bit of a climb.Alvin_T
May 2022
We enjoyed the tour of historical and archaeological sites of Athens and the Acropolis with Tenya. We opted for a private tour guide of the sites. It was very personal and the timing was perfect because we avoided the crowds and were able to get some awesome photos care of Tenya. She know the ...
We enjoyed the tour of historical and archaeological sites of Athens and the Acropolis with Tenya. We opted for a private tour guide of the sites. It was very personal and the timing was perfect because we avoided the crowds and were able to get some awesome photos care of Tenya. She know the history of ancient Greece and the perfect spots to take photos. Then our 2nd tour guide brought us to the Temple of Poseidon and the Cape for a wonderful lunch at the Akrogaili for seafood. The wait staff was lead by Skoufos provided us with some great traditional Greek selections. We even made it to the highest point in Athens with a 360 degree view of the city. Thanks. It was amazing!Brenda_R
April 2022
I rarely provide reviews but with the service I received this time, it was a must! Mario was an exceptional guide. Not only did he know his Greek history, mythology, along with modern day Greece, his mannerisms made us feel welcomed, comfortable, and excited throughout the entire tour. Mario wa...
I rarely provide reviews but with the service I received this time, it was a must! Mario was an exceptional guide. Not only did he know his Greek history, mythology, along with modern day Greece, his mannerisms made us feel welcomed, comfortable, and excited throughout the entire tour. Mario was extremely attentive and accommodating. He has the knack to learn moods and behaviors amazingly quick. This is a gift from the gods for sure as we all know how a trio of NYC gals having JUST arrived in a red eye flight can be. Ha!Angela_G
April 2022
Dmitri was AMAZING!! Highly recommend this tour!! The personal van picks you up from hotel and drops you off! Very convenient!
Dmitri was AMAZING!! Highly recommend this tour!! The personal van picks you up from hotel and drops you off! Very convenient!Samuel_S
May 2022
This tour is absolutely worth the money. We did this tour as part of our honeymoon after spending 4 days in Santorini we only had one day in Athens to sight see. Our tour guide, Mario, took us to all of the most important landmarks and sights in the city. He picked us up promptly at our scheduled...
This tour is absolutely worth the money. We did this tour as part of our honeymoon after spending 4 days in Santorini we only had one day in Athens to sight see. Our tour guide, Mario, took us to all of the most important landmarks and sights in the city. He picked us up promptly at our scheduled time in a luxury car and tailored the tour to anything we wanted. He was very professional, highly knowledgeable, and accommodating every step of the way. We added the lunch option as well and that was definitely worth it! We had a really nice lunch right in the coastline looking out over the water. We chose not to add the extra tour guide for the acropolis and acropolis museum and I think that was probably the right choice. There’s enough plaques and info to read that it wasn’t necessary. Buying the tickets for both places is also easy to do online so you won’t need to wait in that line. If you’ve got limited time in Athens or just want to make sure you hit all the best spots in comfort and with an experienced guide to answer your questions then definitely do this tour!