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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is a great opportunity to experience the best of both Athens and Sounio on this thrilling private day excursion with a private vehicle. Acropolis Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Zeus, and the Temple of Poseidon are just a few of the sights you can see in one day, making it the perfect option for time-constrained travellers.
Wifi, USB charger
Transport by luxury air conditioned vehicle
Skip the line to buy site tickets
Bottled water
Pick up-Drop off service from hotel,port,airport,airbnb and apartments
English-speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge.Not certified to accompany you to any site.
Entrance Fees for all attractions 45€
Lunch
Licensed Tour guide provided at an additional cost 300€ upon request and depending on availability
Acropolis, Athens, Greece The Acropolis,which dominates the center of modern Athens,was the ancient city's most important and majestic sanctuary,dedicated primarily to its patron goddess,Athena. 90 minutes
Theater of Dionysus, Athens, Greece Dionysus' Theater or Dionysus' Theater
Elefthereos is the most important known open-air theater in ancient Athens and is regarded as the world's first theater.It was about 3 meters above the temple and was part of Elefthereos' sanctuary.Dionysos was the main venue for Attic drama because it hosted the Great Dionysia,Athens' largest theatrical festival.
Herod Atticus Odeon, Athens, Greece The magnificent Odeon of Herodes Atticus was the final great structure constructed in antiquity in the Acropolis area.It was a typical Roman amphitheater from imperial times,with a capacity of at least 5,000 people.The monument was renovated in the 1950s and has since hosted cultural events, mostly in the context of the Athens Festival.
Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 58, Greece A particular main entrance going into the inside is a common feature to religious locations.It was customary in ancient Greek architecture for any significant religious site to have a primary gate.This major gateway,the Propylaia,has taken on a unique significance in Acropolis.It is neither only a gate going into the sacred area,nor is it only an architectural appendage to the main temple complex.The Propylaia play an exquisite and one-of-a-kind role.They represent the magnanimous nature of the Athenian Acropolis.This is why,rather of being a simple gate,the Propylaia is magnificently built as a complex and harmonious public monument.
Parthenon, Athens, Greece Parthenon is known as one of the most significant cultural places in the world as a permanent icon of ancient Greece,democracy and Western civilization.It began in 447 BC and work on building in just nine-year period (the season record) and in 438 BC,was finished.
The task of embellishment began in 438 and finished in 432 BC.
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens, Greece A temple dedicated to Goddess Athena and Nike on the sacred rock.
It was built approximately 420 BC and is the first full ionic temple in the Acropolis.
Erechtheion, Athens, Greece An exquisite edifice with special attributes and architectural form on the north side of the Acropolis rock.According to legend,it was here that Poseidon and Goddess Athena battled for the city's name.
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece It's also called the Olympeion or Temple of Olympian Zeus and builted in honor of the father of gods, Zeus who was living at the Mt Olympus summit.
Arch of Hadrian, Athens, Greece The Hadrian's Gate in Athens is a Roman arch.It was created in honor of him during his stay in 131 AD and provides entrance to the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece One of the most important cultural monuments in Athens and in Greece in general is the Panathinaiko Stadium.It is otherwise known as Kallimarmaro and survives to this day in very good condition.As it is mentioned in its name,at this stage the goddess Athena was worshiped and for this reason competitions were organized in her honor every year.As a project it was completed before the 6th century BC,but in its final form with the precious marble it arrived after a long time. 30 minutes
Changing of the Guard Ceremony, Athens, Greece The Evzones execute the renowned "changing of guard" on Syntagma,in front of the Unknown Soldier monument,every hour.Two Evzones come in front of the monument of the Unknown Soldier to take the place of their colleagues.The Evzones who until then stood motionless guarding the monument,start an impressive gait by stretching their limbs which is a great spectacle.The same steps are followed by the Evzones who are going to replace them.When the show,which lasts about 15 minutes,is over,the Evzones stand still to guard the monument while their tired colleagues return to their barracks to rest. 30 minutes
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens, Greece The monument of the Unknown Soldier is used as a reference point and tribute to the dead Greek soldiers on the two national celebrations of Greece of 25/3/1821 & 28/8/1940 30 minutes
Hellenic Parliament, Athens, Greece The Greek Parliament is a timeless icon that is part of greek cultural memory today.The structure has evolved,altered,and updated through the years.
Syntagma, Athina 105 63, Greece Syntagma Square is one of Athens' most central squares,and possibly the largest in the city center.
National History Museum (Old Parliament), Athens, Greece This building intimately connected with Greek history and served as the Greek National Assembly's first permanent place.
The Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece The country's most prestigious research institute was created in 1926 and is supervised by the Ministry of Education.The main building of the Academy is a notable landmark in Athens.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece Established in 1837,it is not only Greece's first university,but also the Balkan peninsula as well as an eastern Mediterranean.
National Library of Greece, Athens, Greece It was created by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen as part of his famed Trilogy of neo-classical structures,which also included the Academy and the University building of Athens.
Mount Lycabettus, Athens, Greece The hill was a rock that the goddess Athena was carrying in her hands and it fell to her in Athens when she heard the bad news that a crow carried to her.At the top of Lycabettus,adorned with the church of Agios Georgios,you will see Athens and the Saronic Gulf. 15 minutes
Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece The Acropolis Museum,one of the most important in the world,houses finds exclusively from the Athenian Acropolis and its slopes.The collection spans the Archaic and Roman epochs. 60 minutes
Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni, Greece The lake is near the sea at the southern end of Ymittos. It is contained within an elliptical cavity 260 meters long and 145 meters wide. A subterranean tunnel with numerous galleries at its end connects to the Aegean Sea. 15 minutes
Temple of Poseidon, Sounio, Greece The Temple of Poseidon is an ancient Greek temple in Sounio, dedicated to the god of the sea. 60 minutes
Palaia Fokaia, Palaia Fokaia, Greece Excellent location with many restaurants for lunch near the sea. 60 minutes
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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13 Nov 2022
Great day in Athens with our driver Photis! He was very kind and knowledgable combining the sights of Athens and the countryside of Sounion. Amazings views very good vibes and very friendly people. Highly recomend!
flentosor
10 Sep 2022
Our driver was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable, making the trip interesting and enjoyable.The van was clean and comfortable, and Vlad accommodated special requests. Highly recommended!
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