Athens Sights & Sounion (Poseidon Temple) - Private Full Day Tour
Athens Sights & Sounion (Poseidon Temple) - Private Full Day Tour
This tour covers all the major sights of Athens plus the Athenian riviera and the famous Poseidon Temple at Cape of Sounion.This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour.
You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish.JG Athens Tours gives specific attention to the quality than to the quantity. Our clients' safety is of our outmost priorities. Due to recent pandemia of Covid 19, increased precautionary measures of personal hygiene have been taken.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Acropolis
Our private tour starts with the visit of the naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis, the cornerstone of Athens existence. You will travel back in ancient times walking among the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the unique Parthenon & the Erechteion. From the top, you will have a panoramic view of the ancient theater of Dionisos & of the Herodion (Odeion of Herodes Atticus).
1 hour 30 minutesTemple of Olympian Zeus
Our private tour continues with the Olympeion. You will visit the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch.
20 minutesPanathenaic Stadium
Next stop is the famous Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kallimarmaron) where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896.
15 minutesPresidential Mansion
Next attraction is the Presidential Mansion (ex-Royal Palace) where you will monitor the traditional Change of the Guard.
10 minutesMount Lycabettus
Our car will then climb you to St. George Lycabettus Hill with the best panoramic view of Athens (ideal place for taking photos).
20 minutesNational Library of Greece
Important historical building
The Academy of Athens
Important historical building
Old Parliament House
Important historical building
Syntagma Square
Parliament Building & Tomb of Unknown Soldier
10 minutesAncient Agora of Athens
Our next stop is at the Ancient Agora. You will visit the Hellenic Agora (Aeropagus) & the Roman Agora.
40 minutesPlaka
Our last attraction in Athens is the famous Plaka. You will be lost in the narrow streets where the spirit of old Athens exists. You shall have the time to make shopping or to enjoy a refresment in a lovely cafe.
1 hourVouliagmeni Beach
The second part of our private tour starts with the crossing of the Athens golden coastal road, named Poseidonos Av. We shall pass via marvelous coastal places/villages such as Alimos, Glyfada & Voula. First stop is at the luxurious place of Laimos of Vouliagmeni where you shall have the opportunity to admire a marvelous beach & to take photos with the background of the Saronic Gulf.
10 minutesLake Vouliagmeni
Next stop is at the unique Lake of Vouliagmeni. Due to its outstanding surroundings & its natural location the Lake of Vouliagmeni is an important Natural Monument. In accordance to scientific research the lake was formed by geological changes millions of years ago.
20 minutesTemple of Poseidon
The tour continues with driving via Varkiza (passing through an old rocky tunnel), Saronida, Fokaia (traditional fishing village) until the southern end of Attika named Cape of Sounion. You will visit the ruins in the archaeological area where the Temple of Poseidon (God of the Sea) dominates. The place allows you to admire the deep blue of the Aegean sea, to enjoy one of the best romantic sunsets & to take unique photos. Our private tour concludes with the return to the starting point in Athens or to Piraeus Port.
1 hour 10 minutesIncluded
- English speaking Driver/guide (Not allowed to enter inside the archaeological areas & museum)
- Hotel or Apartment Pick up & Drop off
- Local taxes
- Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
- Private Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
- WiFi on board
Not Included
- Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
- Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
- Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- After each activity the interior of the vehicle and the luggage compartment are being disinfected. Some amenities (magazines, maps, etc) have been removed from our vehicles. Our drivers are wearing mask and gloves and they have been instructed to avoid handshakes.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.