Overview
Discover the Acropolis of Athens and Cape Sounio during this tour! Enjoy your experience and learn more about ancient Greece.
Highlights
- Enjoy a full-day tour of Athens with a professional tour guide
- See the best sights and landmarks by bus and on foot
- Visit the Acropolis and spend your afternoon in Cape Sounion
The Athens full-day tour will start with a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896, pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then drive past the Athens Trilogy – the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Your trip will continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally the Acropolis.
Discover the Acropolis museum and took a short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater. After a morning full tour, your experience will continue in a local restaurant (Tripadvisor awarded) under the slopes of Acropolis.
After lunch you will depart for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road, which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to finally reach Cape Sounion. The Cape's Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea. The view across the Aegean is magnificent with one of the most breath-taking panoramic views in the world, extending all the way to Kea and the Peloponnese on a clear day.
What's included
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned bus
- Professional and licensed guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Drinks and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting & pickup
Meet your group and guide in front of the offices of the tour operator
Additional info
Accessibility:
- The walking pace is moderate
Know in advance:
- Please note that the itinerary varies slightly depending on the time of year
- October 24 – February 28: After lunch, the group departs immediately at 3:00 to the Cape Sounion archaeological site
- March 1 – March 28 and September 14 – October 23: After lunch, you will have one hour of free time to spend as you wish in the city before departing for Cape Sounion at 4:00 PM
- March 29 – May 31 and July 20 – September 13: After lunch, you will have two hours of free time before departing for Cape Sounion at 5:00 PM
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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