Athens and Sounio Full Day Private Sightseeing with Driver

5.0
(2 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A private tour scheduled to satisfy the travellers who wish to experience both the central and the coastal Athens!
You can always begin at midday so you can have the chance to view an amazing sunset at Poseidon's temple overlooking the Aegean Sea

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking, best-mannered tour drivers with great knowledge of the Greek history and culture
Entrance fees
Licensed tour guides, only upon request and extra charge

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge Pick up / drop off at Athens airport under extra charge Pick up / drop off at Piraeus or Rafina ports under extra charge Pick up / drop off at designated places under extra charge

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Athens

    Our private tour will start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon (main temple), Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Caryatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater and finally the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos (the first ancient court and the place that St. Paul preached the Christianity for the fist time in Athens)

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Our next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus (the largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times)

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Then we visit the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896)

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    We go on to the memorial of the Unknown soldier and the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    After that let's see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library)

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Finally the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens)and don't forget to take some pictures and a memory in your mind and heart of the entire city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Now is the time to drive along the coastal line of Athens, passing by places like Paleo Faliro, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Anavissos and Palaia Fokaia. Eventually after 1.10 hours, we arrive at our destination, the famous Temple of Poseidon,Sounion from where you can see the fantastic panoramic view not only to the Aegean sea*, but also to the southern part of Attica and Athens.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    In return, we can have a short stop at the Lake of Vouliagmeni which maintains a constant temperature of 24 Celsius the whole year round.This fantastic lake stands hidden from the bypassers, but gathers visitors from all over the world and bathers every summer.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Enjoy Greece Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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