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Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour

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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.
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  • Pre-purchased Skip-the-line Tickets for Acropolis & Temple of Zeus [Cost refundabe to your driver]
  • 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]
  • Expert Guide for Groups of 1 - 7; Extended Guiding time. Available on request [Additional cost]
  • Admission for Acropolis & Temple of Zeus (35 Euro per person + 20 Euro per group). Payable to driver
  • Admission for the Acropolis Museum & Temple of Poseidon (20 & 10 Euro respectively). Payable at site
  • Food (unless selecting the Lunch Option)
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

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 vehicle

AIRPORT PICKUP: For the Airport and locations outside of Athens there may be a supplement. We will advise on booking.

Traveler pickup
  • Athens Intl Airport, Spata, Greece
  • Piraeus, Athens
  • Athens Cruise Ship Port
  • Acropolis, Athens, Greece
    Our day in Athens starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens & surrounded by its amazing cyclopedian wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. The Acropolis houses all of the Temples such as the Temple of Athena Nike, the huge gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
    60 minutes
  • Theater of Dionysus, Athens, Greece
    Considered to be the world’s oldest theatre and constructed in the 6th Century BC, this theater would have seen the very fist performances of ancient plays by Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus, and Aristophanes among others & was home to. an annual spring drama festival.
    10 minutes
  • Temple of Athena Nike, Athens, Greece
    Located on the top of the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike (or 'Viktory') is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and constructed around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
  • Herod Atticus Odeon, Athens, Greece
    An impressive & fully renovated Roman theater. Completed in AD 161 and dedicated to the wife of a rich benefactor, the Theater hosts a vibrant public program each Summer.
    10 minutes
  • Propylaea, Athens, Greece
    The Propylaia is the classical Greek Doric building complex that served as the ceremonial entrance to the Acropolis and through which you will enter
  • Erechtheion, Athens, Greece
    An ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion is unique in its construction and was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
  • Parthenon, Athens, Greece
    Considered widely as a masterpiece of science, engineering and culture, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena and would have originally housed her impressive statue. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, some of which can be seen in the nearby Museum.
    30 minutes
  • Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece
    Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site.
    60 minutes
  • Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
    Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
    30 minutes
  • The Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
    Stop at Panepistimiou str, for the Athenian Trilogy – the three elegant buildings: The University, The Academy and The Library.
    10 minutes
  • National Library of Greece, Athens, Greece
    The National Library of Greece
    10 minutes
  • Hellenic Parliament, Athens, Greece
    The Parliament and center of current political life in Athens
    10 minutes
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
    University of Athens
    10 minutes
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece
    Colossal temple at the center of Athens dedicated to the God Zeus, head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC and the temple was home to a richly adorned statue, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
    20 minutes
  • Arch of Hadrian, Athens, Greece
    Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location
    10 minutes
  • Presidential Mansion, Athens, Greece
    A short stop at the The Neoclassical Maximos Mansion, also called the Greek “White House”. Official residence of the Prime Minister of Greece since 1982
    5 minutes
  • National Garden, Athens, Greece
    Formally built as a Royal Gardens for queen Amalia, the National Gardens are a beautiful oasis in the city running alongside some of Athens most prominent landmarks
  • Plateia Syntagmatos, Athens, Greece
    Main square of Athens housing the Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics.
    15 minutes
  • Monastiraki, Athina, Greece
    Monastiraki Square at the heart of the Old-Town is a vibrant center of life in the city
  • Plaka, Athens, Greece
    Leading from Monastiraki Square, the Plaka neighborhood bustles with markets, bars, Cafes & Restaurants.
  • Athens, Athens, Greece
    LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch. During the summer months, our default location for lunch is by the sea in Sounion and at other times in Athens. Please note that alcoholic drinks are not included.
    60 minutes
  • Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni, Greece
    Included in Greece’s NATURA 2000 Sites of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Thermal and Mineral rich waters of the lake have been a SPA retreat for centuries.
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens, Greece
    At the tomb you will see the impressive changing of the guard’s ceremony, with the iconic 'Evzone' guards in their traditional uniform.
    10 minutes
  • Glyfada Beach, Glyfada, Greece
    An upmarket Suburb & Start of the Athens Riviera with Wonderful Sea Views from our Coastal Route
  • Lagonisi, Lagonisi, Greece
    Simply one of the most beautiful stretches of Coastal scenery in Europe. Elevated views out to sea, the rugged coastline and the deep blue and contrasting greens of the landscape together with the small settlements along the way make this an amazing spectacle.
  • Temple of Poseidon, Sounio, Greece
    Located 70 meters on a clifftop at the tip of the Athens Peninsula this amazing temple was dedicated to the God Poseidon. It was the last thing Ancient sailors saw on leaving port & the first site on return with many legends to tell. It is especially beautiful at sunset & a perfect final location for your tour
    40 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • TOUR UPDATES BETWEEN MARCH 11th to 19th: Tour inclusions and exclusions were updated. For bookings made before this date your previous conditions apply at the time of your original booking.
  • SKIP THE LINE SERVICE. We purchase tickets in advance so you do not need to queue. Tickets are non refundable and for designated entrance times according to the policy of the Archaeological sites. Tickets are not included in the tour price, and the additonal cost per person of 35 Euro plus the administration fee of 20 Euro per group is payable to your driver in cash on the day of your tour. If you already have tickets, please inform us at least two days prior to your tour.
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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Alex F
24 Jul 2023
We absolutely loved this tour! There were 4 of us and we had a private van. Our guide Mario was very informative and passionate! We really enjoyed chatting with him about anything and everything during some of the down time. We appreciated that Marco had skip the line Acropolis tickets available to purchase, because of how busy it was first thing in the morning! We chose the tour with the lunch and picked the by the sea option. The food was amazing and views were breathtaking! I would highly recommend this tour for a small group looking to get to see all the big sites in Athens!
Nancy_M
23 Jul 2023
This was the best way for our family of six to see the highlights of Athens. Our tour guide Vicki was wonderful, so knowledgeable and efficient. We were in Athens during the height of a heat wave but the guides made sure to get us in early in the morning, explained in great detail the significance of the sites and were great company. This is the best way to see the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum!
Nicholas_Z
21 Jul 2023
It was 100 degrees during our tour and our guide made sure that the van was cooled down as well as cold water for us upon our return. He was very informative about the different sites and even had a booklet with pictures that helped us understand. We came in on a cruise ship and this tour was the perfect amount of time to see all the important sites and make it back to our cruise with plenty of time.
This tour in Athens is organized by WARMPENGUIN

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