Athens & Sounion: Acropolis, City Gems & Temple of Poseidon tour

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9 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Dear travellers welcome!
After many years of experience in tourism this is the best selling option so you can get a full taste of the city of Athens and the Acropolis, plus the most beautiful drive to the south of Attica Peninsula, following the coastline to Poseidon's Temple. You will be guided by an expert, fluent in English Athenian driver. He CANNOT enter the sites with you. You will be provided with quality commentary along the way. Learn the history of ancient and modern Athens and the fascinating mythology behind it. Start with going back 2500 years in history by visiting the Acropolis. Explore the different neighborhoods of Athens and all the points of interest. Your driver can give you many useful tips. Eat the best fresh local Greek food after discussing your choices with your driver. This tour is PRIVATE so there is flexibility if you desire to remove or add something as long as it doesn't exceed the duration of the tour. We will make sure you have the most amazing day!

What's Included

Comfortable transportion. A/C, Bottled Water
Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, quality commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.

Lunch
Tickets to the sites. Acropolis 30 euros pp Poseidon's Temple 20 euros pp
Gratuities (At your discretion)
Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra Cost ~300 euros paid to the guide

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Pick up and drop off included from your accomodation or cruise ship. Airport pick up or drop off and areas outside Athens will have an additional cost.

What To Expect

Acropolis

First stop the Acropolis hill. A bucket list visit for milions around the globe. Witness from up and close the most perfectly designed building in history and the most copied one. The Parthenon, or in Greek Parthenonas meaning the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the daughter of Zeus the god of the Gods. This is the cradle of the Western civilization, where the foundation were put and where democracy was born. Learn the fascinating history behind the Acropolis and the ancient myths related to it. Admire also the temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea, and last but not least the Erechtheon with its beatiful 6 maidens statues. On the slopes of the Acropolis there is probably the oldest theater in the world from 600 BCE and also a Roman odeon used to this day.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki

Pass by the very busy square of Monastiraki with the flea market, the antique market, shops, restaurants and also some archaeological sites. Your driver will help you navigate and provide tips for each area.

Admission Ticket Free

Central Market

Pass by the central meat and fish market of Athens. Smell all the herbs and spices sold in the cute small shops in the front of the market. If you desire and it's possible for the driver to safely park the car so you can hop off and get a look inside this loud and busy market. Get the feeling of every day Athenian life.

Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens

Pass by the most beautiful neoclassical building in the world. Amazing design reminding ancient temples. Beautiful statues of Greek gods and philosophers. Next the first univercity of Greece and the old national library. This is called the trilogy and all where built around late 19th century.

Admission Ticket Free

Plateia Syntagmatos

Witness the changing of the president's guards. A ceremony taking place every hour on the hour in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier where we pay respect to all the Greek soldiers lost in battle and their bodies never returned home. Their traditional uniform is full of symbolisms behind them, related to our recent history. A very important thing to see to understand the pride and discipline of the young Greek soldiers doing their duty for 1 year like every other Greek male over 18 years old.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kallimarmaro

The olympic stadium, built for the 1896 first modern Olympic games. Unique because it is all built by beautiful pure white marble from Pendeli mountain as the Acropolis, 10 miles from the city. Every year this is the finishing line of the authentic Marathon run where it was born.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

Now the million dollar view. Admire the city from the best view point up in Lycabetus hill. Get a real sence of the size of this big city.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)

Now the most scenic driving route in Greece. Follow the beatiful coastline all the way to Poseidon's temple. On the way you can enjoy a nice meal by the blue water.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Vouliagmeni

On our way to the temple of Poseidon we will make a quick stop at Vouliagmeni lake which is a very rare formation. Brakish water with a steady temperature all year round. A natural spa!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Poseidon

Now we arrive at the temple of Poseidon overlooking the beautiful Aegean sea and some nearby Aegean islands. Here you will witness one of the most beautiful sunsets in Greece from inside the archaeological site.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lavrio (Pass By)

After the sunset we continue on our way back to Athens and we pass by Lavrion port, an area rich in minerals and one of the oldest industrial cities of ancient times because here were the silver mines of Athens which made Athens able to build the Acropolis and the 200 Tririm warships that made her the most powerful Greek city state in the classical period. A good stop for some ice cream before heading back.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travel time is already included to the total duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens & Sounion: Acropolis, City Gems & Temple of Poseidon tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025