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Athens and Sounio [Full day private tour]

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A full day, 8 hours, private tour to Athens and Sounio. This tour is about the essentials of Athens city and the beauty of Attica riviera.

Athens

The Athens and Sounio private tour starts with a visit to the Acropolis site. Parthenon, the iconic symbol of democracy and western civilisation, and the Erechtheum are some of the monuments you will visit. Follows the on-vehicle city tour to sightsee the most important landmarks of the city. During the on-vehicle city tour you will sightsee Temple of Zeus passing by Emperor Hadrian’s Arched Gate. Next you will visit the Panathenaic Stadium, built and used for the first modern Olympic games in 1896. We will make a short stop to watch the change of guards at the Parliament or at the Presidential Residence. Sightsee the Neoclassical trilogy of Athens namely the Academy of Sciences and Arts, the Athens University and the National Library. The city tour ends up the Lycabettus hill for a breathtaking city view with the Acropolis in the background. Lycabettus hill is not accessible when the tour is with a minibus. At the end of the ride you will have a clear picture of Athens historical path to today.

Sounio

Next you will enjoy a picturesque ride across the Athens riviera coast. After about one and a half hour drive you will find yourself at the very tip of cape Sounio. The feeling and the view from the temple of Poseidon is breathtaking. In addition you will understand the importance of the location for the Athenians. An authentic Greek lunch with a great sea view follows to conclude your day. Finally driving through the near by town of Lavrio we will head back to Athens after about 8 hours.

Licensed Guides

Please note that drivers are not licensed guides and are not allowed to accompany you through the sites and the museums. If you need a licensed guide for your private tour just add the appropriate service during your booking request. We strongly advise you to hire a licensed guide to make the most out of your visits. Inform us about the language you prefer for the guide if other than english. Licensed guides are subject to availability. 

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: Please take into account an extra seat in the vehicle for your guide when you select to have a guide for the full tour plan! 

Booking process

After submitting your booking request you will be informed asap about availability and tour price. 

For your booking to be confirmed you will be asked to pay a confirmation amount. We expect to receive the confirmation payment within the timeframe noted in the offer message.

The price offer is per group/vehicle and not per person. Each vehicle type can accommodate safely and comfortably up to a certain number of passengers. For example a sedan car may be used for up to 3 passengers. Kids are included in the total count. During the booking process you will see the notes of max passengers per vehicle type. Bear in mind to include your guide in the total passengers if you opted to have a guide during your tour unless you have arranged only for in situ guiding session. If in doubt please do not hesitate to consult us.

Included in the price offer

  • The offer you will receive from us includes all costs related to the driver and the car. Licensed guide’s fee will be included too if applicable. 
  • Your driver will provide you with free cool bottles of water throughout your tour.
  • There are no other extra or hidden costs!

Not included in the price offer

  • Admission tickets to sites and museums
  • Food, drinks and hotel overnights
  • Tips (optional)

Useful info

The Athens – Sounio private tour may start or end at a point of your choice such as a hotel, an apartment or your cruise ship. It is an ideal tour to arrange a pick up from the airport upon your arrival and/or to drop you off at the airport for your departure. Just add the appropriate add-on service during your booking request.

You may also want to check out the 5 hours Sounio private tour we offer. Book your private transfers from/to the airport or other locations with us at our affiliate site executivetaxi.gr.

Check our homepage for the video with scenes from our Athens private tour!

Info about Temple of Poseidon admission tickets prices, opening days, hours and more please click here.

Tips & Hints

  • Your tour is private, not a shared one. As a private tour the plan could be adjusted to your special needs and mood of the day even in real time!
  • Touring archaeological sites requires moderate physical effort. Please wear light comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Some sun protection would be helpful too in summer time. 
  • Please let your driver and/or your guide know if you have any food or drink allergies. Although your lunch is a’ la carte it is always good to know for any allergies and either choose appropriate lunch place or inform the cook and the staff accordingly.
  • In case of physical difficulties special arrangements might required so please inform us beforehand.

Tour plan for the Athens and Sounio [Full day private tour]

Acropolis Site
On-Vehicle City Tour
Cape Sounio
Greek Lunch
Acropolis Site
Acropolis Site is a must visit for any new visitor of Athens to experience firsthand the monuments of Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheum and Parthenon. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Athens around the hill and sightsee the nearby monuments such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Ancient Theatre of Dionysus at the south slope of the Acropolis hill. Oversee the Plaka area with the picturesque little houses and the Roman and Ancient Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus standing proudly to the north.
On-Vehicle City Tour
During the on-vehicle city tour you will visit Temple of Zeus passing by Emperor Hadrian’s Arched Gate and next you will admire the Panathenaic Stadium, built on ancient stadium traces and used for the first modern Olympic games in 1896. You will be chauffeured around modern city and take a short stop to watch the change of guards, photo-shooting the Parliament (Old Royal Palace), the Presidential Residence and the Neoclassical trilogy of Athens namely the Academy of Sciences and Arts, the Athens University and the National Library. The on-vehicle city tour ends up the Lycabettus hill for a breathtaking city view and shooting that one and only selfie with the Acropolis in the background (Lycabettus hill is not accessible when the tour is with a minibus).
Cape Sounio
Driving along the Athens riviera passing through the areas of Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni and along the long coastline you will find yourself at the very tip of the Cape Sounio. There you will visit the Temple of Poseidon and you will feel the awe being surrounded by the sea and overseeing the whole Saronic gulf.
Greek Lunch
At Cape Sounio you will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Greek lunch with great sea view. Trust your driver’s recommendation and you will not regret it!
At Corinth area you will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Greek lunch with great sea view at one of the best Greek country restaurants. You may have a table literally on the beach while the fresh fish quality and the extended wine list of the cellar guarantee you a total satisfaction for all your senses. Trust your driver’s recommendation and you will not regret it!
This is an exclusive option to enjoy a virtual reality olive tour & olive oil tasting session and discover the secrets of extra virgin olive oil production “from the olive tree to the bottle” and explore the flavors and the aromas of different extra virgin olive oil varieties. Additional required time is about an hour and the option is subject to availability.

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