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 highlights including the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & changing of the guards, and set off along the deep blue colours of the Aegean sea to explore the Temple of Poseidon.
A Skip-the-line Ticket service is included as well as an option to have lunch by the sea in Sounion as well as an expert Archaeological guide for all groups of 8 or more (groups of 1 to 7 by request).
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.
What's Included
- Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis & Museum can be purchased on request (extra charge)
- Professional Experienced Tour Driver with thorough Historical Knowledge (can not enter sites)
- Athens Hotel, Airbnb Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return
- First class transport: Mercedes EClass Sedan; Luxury Class Mercedes. Free WiFi Chilled Bottled Water
- Expert Licensed Guide at the Acropolis for Groups of 8+
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens. Arranged on request [Additional cost]
- Admission Fees. Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis & Museum purchased on request (extra charge)
- Food (unless selecting the Lunch Option)
- Expert Guide for Groups of 1 - 7; Extended Guiding time. Available on request [Additional cost]
Meeting and Pickup
We pickup from all Central Athens Locations and the Cruise port at your convenience. If your location in not listed we will be in touch with you after booking to confirm it with you.AIRBNB'S: For Airbnb's please provide the exact address. Please be outside your residence for pickup in case of limited parking or waiting time for your driver.LUGGAGE: If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicleAIRPORT PICKUP: For the Airport and locations outside of Athens there may be a supplement. We will advise on booking.
What To Expect
Athens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Parthenon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Olympian Zeus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arch Of Hadrian
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Syntagma Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki (Pass By)
Athens
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Vouliagmeni (Pass By)
Glyfada Beach (Pass By)
Lagonisi (Pass By)
Temple of Poseidon
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Athens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Groups of 1 to 7. ADDING AN EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: Your knowledgeable tour driver will inform you en-route but can not enter archaeological sites. On request we can add a Licensed Archaeological Expert Guide to accompany you through the Acropolis and other Athens sites. Contact us by meessage after booking if you would like this addition
- Groups of 8+. AN EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: is included at the Acropolis only. Extended guiding to the other Athens sites on request. Acropolis Museum is not visited with groups of 8 or more unless by request
- TAILOR YOUR TOUR: If you would like to add a further site, such as the National Archaeological Museum, Omit one of the existing sites, or need an airport transfer for example then please let us know directly.
- 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. For persons returning to Cruise ships, we recommend start times of 07:30 or 08:30 to avoid time pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon?
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
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Activity code: C-10172P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis & Museum can be purchased on request (extra charge).
- Professional Experienced Tour Driver with thorough Historical Knowledge (can not enter sites).
- Athens Hotel, Airbnb Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return.
- First class transport: Mercedes EClass Sedan; Luxury Class Mercedes. Free WiFi Chilled Bottled Water.
- Expert Licensed Guide at the Acropolis for Groups of 8+.
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens. Arranged on request [Additional cost].
- Admission Fees. Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis & Museum purchased on request (extra charge).
- Food (unless selecting the Lunch Option).
- Expert Guide for Groups of 1 - 7; Extended Guiding time. Available on request [Additional cost].
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis & Museum can be purchased on request (extra charge)
- Professional Experienced Tour Driver with thorough Historical Knowledge (can not enter sites)
- Athens Hotel, Airbnb Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return
- First class transport: Mercedes EClass Sedan; Luxury Class Mercedes. Free WiFi Chilled Bottled Water
- Expert Licensed Guide at the Acropolis for Groups of 8+
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens. Arranged on request [Additional cost]
- Admission Fees. Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis & Museum purchased on request (extra charge)
- Food (unless selecting the Lunch Option)
- Expert Guide for Groups of 1 - 7; Extended Guiding time. Available on request [Additional cost]
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Groups of 1 to 7. ADDING AN EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: Your knowledgeable tour driver will inform you en-route but can not enter archaeological sites. On request we can add a Licensed Archaeological Expert Guide to accompany you through the Acropolis and other Athens sites. Contact us by meessage after booking if you would like this addition
- Groups of 8+. AN EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: is included at the Acropolis only. Extended guiding to the other Athens sites on request. Acropolis Museum is not visited with groups of 8 or more unless by request
- TAILOR YOUR TOUR: If you would like to add a further site, such as the National Archaeological Museum, Omit one of the existing sites, or need an airport transfer for example then please let us know directly.
- 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. For persons returning to Cruise ships, we recommend start times of 07:30 or 08:30 to avoid time pressure.
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