Athens Highlights & Sounio Temple of Poseidon Full Day Private Tour
Overview
Visit Athens and its southern suburbs, the Athenean Riviera, and head to Sounio where the Temple of Poseidon dominates above the sea.Get a taste of the most famous landmarks of Athens and then relax looking at the famous beaches.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Skip the line tickets. [Acropolis & Temple of Poseidon][For bookings made after 13 January 2025]
- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Transport by private vehicle
✗ Not Included
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 390 €]
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
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Stop 2
The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
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Stop 3
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.
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Stop 4
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
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Stop 5
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
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Stop 6
The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
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Stop 7
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
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Stop 8
After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
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Stop 9
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
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Stop 10
Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
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Stop 11
The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
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Stop 12
We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
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Stop 13
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.
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Stop 14
The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
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Stop 15
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
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Stop 16
The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
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Stop 17
Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens where the summer nightlife and famous beaches lie.
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Stop 18
Drive by Voula beach.
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Stop 19
Vouliagmeni is famous for the sandy beaches the luxurious hotels and, of course, for its natural lake, protected by Natura 2000.
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Stop 20
Drive by Varkiza.
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Stop 21
We will see the temple of Poseidon dominating above the Aegean sea and remains of the temple Athena Souniada. Apart from the unique location and the archaeological interest, Cape Sounio is also known for its breathtaking sunset and view of the Greek Islands. It is considered as one of the most romantic places in Greece. The place Lord Byron wrote about and treasured.
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Stop 22
We will drive back to Athens.
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Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you on the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
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