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Athens&Cape Sounion full day tour: The Golden Age of Athens

5.0 (15 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Athens&Cape Sounion full day tour: The Golden Age of Athens

About this activity

See all major attractions of Athens on a private full-day tour. Visit the Acropolis and see the Parthenon (perfection in architecture), watch the changing of the Guards at the Parliament), the Olympic Stadium where the first Olympics took place, see the biggest temple of ancient Greece and experience the culture and history of the ancient city. Then take a scenic drive to Cape Sounion passing by the Athenian Riviera and enjoy the breathtaking sunset at the impressive Temple of Poseidon. During the tour, you can choose a restaurant next to the sea and enjoy Greek cuisine.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Greece Athens Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Driver-Guide with deep historical knoweledge
  • Included: Pick up/drop off from Port or Hotel

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance Fees
  • Not included: Licensed guide that will entrance to the sites
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Acropolis

    one hour Admission not included

    The Parthenon, Erechteion, Mars Hill, the temple of Athena Nike, Herodion theatre, theatre of Dionysus, Propylaea.

  2. Temple of Olympian Zeus

    20 min Admission not included

    The temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, ruins of the temple of Apollo, ruins of Cronus&Rea.

  3. Panathenaic Stadium

    15 min Admission not included

    The Stadium

  4. Changing of the Guard Ceremony

    10 min

    Changing of the Guards ceremony

  5. Academy of Athens

    Passing by

    Academy of Athens, the University and National Library

  6. Lake Vouliagmeni

    10 min

    The Lake

  7. Temple of Poseidon

    one hour Admission not included

    The temple of Poseidon, the landscape and the sunset

  8. Mount Lycabettus

    15 min

    Panoramic view of the city

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Piraeus
  • Njv Athens Plaza

We also pick up from Airbnb apartments, from the airport there is an extra charge.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Athens&Sounion tour

    Pickup included

  • Athens& Sounion ful day tour

    Duration: 8 hours

    Van

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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