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Experience a private tour of Athens and Cape Sounion, tracing the footsteps of the philosophers, and witness the majestic Temple of Poseidon.

Highlights

• Be inspired by the Acropolis with the majestic Parthenon
• Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Athens from Mount Lycabettus
• See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & the changing of the Royal Guards
• Be charmed by the Athens Riviera & by the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
• Savor a delicious dinner at a restaurant with a view of the Saronic Sea

Description

Start with meeting your guide via pickup from your hotel in Athens. First drive by Hadrian's Arch, a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. Stop at the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, a colossal temple at the center of Athens. Visit the nearby Acropolis with its famous Parthenon. Next, discover the Olympic Stadium at Kallimarmaro, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.  Travel to Mount Lycabettus to enjoy magnificent panoramic views of Athens. Visit the breathtaking Athens National Archaeological Museum housing some of the most important artefacts from around Greece. After this stop, drive by the neoclassical buildings of the 'architectural trilogy' consisting of the National Library, Athens University, and the Academy of Athens. Pass by Stadiou Street with the remarkable statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, the General of the War of Independence of 1821. After discovering some of Athens' main sights, travel along the Athens Riviera, the coastal road that passes the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni ,Voula, and Varkiza towards Cape Sounion. Be captivated by the crowning jewel of the peninsula, the spectacular Temple of Poseidon. Built between 444 and 440 BC, it is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Greece. Enjoy your refreshments at the snack bar overlooking the temple and the sea. Next, make your way along the Athens Riviera where you will treat your taste buds to delicious Greek food by the Saronic sea, before travelling back to your accommodation in Athens.

Includes

Private Full Day Tour Professional Tour Drivers well versed in Greek history [not licensed to enter any site] Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Port Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle All vehicles with Wi-Fi, A/C, Bottled Water Fast-track ticketing service (on-request)

Important Information

• This is a private, personalised tour tailored exclusively for you and your group. Confirmation will be received at the time of booking. Although our tour drivers are deeply knowledgeable about both ancient and modern Greek history, they are not licensed guides and cannot accompany you inside archaeological sites and museums. For a more detailed exploration, we offer local licensed tour guides at an additional fee, based on availability. Contact the activity provider after you make the booking to secure infant or child seats

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund