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Athens Sights & Sounion (Poseidon Temple) - Private Full Day Tour
(15) Reviews
Athens
About
This tour covers all the major sights of Athens plus the Athenian riviera and the famous Poseidon Temple at Cape of Sounion. This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour. You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish. JG Athens Tours gives specific attention to the quality than to the quantity. Our clients' safety is of our outmost priorities. Due to recent pandemia of Covid 19, increased precautionary measures of personal hygiene have been taken.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
English speaking Driver/guide (Not allowed to enter inside the archaeological areas & museum)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Tour
Hotel or Apartment Pick up & Drop off
Fuel surcharge
Local taxes
Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Athens Sights & Sounion (Poseidon Temple) - Private Full Day Tour
(15) Reviews
Athens
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$515.50
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About
This tour covers all the major sights of Athens plus the Athenian riviera and the famous Poseidon Temple at Cape of Sounion. This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour. You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish. JG Athens Tours gives specific attention to the quality than to the quantity. Our clients' safety is of our outmost priorities. Due to recent pandemia of Covid 19, increased precautionary measures of personal hygiene have been taken.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
English speaking Driver/guide (Not allowed to enter inside the archaeological areas & museum)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Tour
Hotel or Apartment Pick up & Drop off
Fuel surcharge
Local taxes
Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Acropolis
Our private tour starts with the visit of the naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis, the cornerstone of Athens existence. You will travel back in ancient times walking among the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the unique Parthenon & the Erechteion. From the top, you will have a panoramic view of the ancient theater of Dionisos & of the Herodion (Odeion of Herodes Atticus).
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Our private tour continues with the Olympeion. You will visit the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch.
20 minutes
3
Panathenaic Stadium
Next stop is the famous Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kallimarmaron) where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896.
15 minutes
4
Presidential Mansion
Next attraction is the Presidential Mansion (ex-Royal Palace) where you will monitor the traditional Change of the Guard.
10 minutes
5
Mount Lycabettus
Our car will then climb you to St. George Lycabettus Hill with the best panoramic view of Athens (ideal place for taking photos).
20 minutes
6
National Library of Greece
Important historical building
7
The Academy of Athens
Important historical building
8
Old Parliament House
Important historical building
9
Syntagma Square
Parliament Building & Tomb of Unknown Soldier
10 minutes
10
Ancient Agora of Athens
Our next stop is at the Ancient Agora. You will visit the Hellenic Agora (Aeropagus) & the Roman Agora.
40 minutes
11
Plaka
Our last attraction in Athens is the famous Plaka. You will be lost in the narrow streets where the spirit of old Athens exists. You shall have the time to make shopping or to enjoy a refresment in a lovely cafe.
1 hour
12
Vouliagmeni Beach
The second part of our private tour starts with the crossing of the Athens golden coastal road, named Poseidonos Av. We shall pass via marvelous coastal places/villages such as Alimos, Glyfada & Voula. First stop is at the luxurious place of Laimos of Vouliagmeni where you shall have the opportunity to admire a marvelous beach & to take photos with the background of the Saronic Gulf.
10 minutes
13
Lake Vouliagmeni
Next stop is at the unique Lake of Vouliagmeni. Due to its outstanding surroundings & its natural location the Lake of Vouliagmeni is an important Natural Monument. In accordance to scientific research the lake was formed by geological changes millions of years ago.
20 minutes
14
Temple of Poseidon
The tour continues with driving via Varkiza (passing through an old rocky tunnel), Saronida, Fokaia (traditional fishing village) until the southern end of Attika named Cape of Sounion. You will visit the ruins in the archaeological area where the Temple of Poseidon (God of the Sea) dominates. The place allows you to admire the deep blue of the Aegean sea, to enjoy one of the best romantic sunsets & to take unique photos. Our private tour concludes with the return to the starting point in Athens or to Piraeus Port.
