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Discover the Best of Athens, and Magical Cape Sounio in a Day
Athens
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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Should you require the services of a licensed guide, who is licensed to guide you within archaeological sites, this is an additional service available on request.
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Drivers are very experienced, friendly and knowledgeable about the Greek history, mythology and our culture. Love to share their knowledge and they will provide you with a lot of useful information but they cannot come with you inside the archaeological sites. In Greece drivers are not permitted to offer guide services within such premises, only licensed guides can and it is an extra service.
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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In this tour, you will visit the Acropolis(Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Karyatides and the Temple of Athena Nike), The Old Palace, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament and The Changing of The Guards, The Temple of Zeus with the famous Arch of Hadrian, The Panathenaic Stadium, the first Stadium of the Modern Olympic Games of 1896. Afterwards, by the Athenian Riviera, the scenic coastal road, offers to you an amazing view of the Saronic Gulf, while we pass through the most splendid suburbs of Athens. Some of these amazing suburbs of Athens are Palaion Faliron, Glyfada, Varkiza and Vouliagmeni, all the way to Cape Sounion, where you can visit the temple of Poseidon t...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Athens Hotel, Apartment or Port (Cruise Ship) Pickup and Return.
Rates include: service for a private driver-guide, all parking fees and baggage charges.
Luxury transportation with New Mercedes Vehicles (the latest models).
Flexibility according to travelers Needs and Interests.
Professional English speaking Knowledgeable and Experienced Tour Driver.
Licensed Guide for guiding inside the monuments.
Entrance Fees
Food and Drinks
Discover the Best of Athens, and Magical Cape Sounio in a Day
Athens
About
In this tour, you will visit the Acropolis(Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Karyatides and the Temple of Athena Nike), The Old Palace, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament and The Changing of The Guards, The Temple of Zeus with the famous Arch of Hadrian, The Panathenaic Stadium, the first Stadium of the Modern Olympic Games of 1896. Afterwards, by the Athenian Riviera, the scenic coastal road, offers to you an amazing view of the Saronic Gulf, while we pass through the most splendid suburbs of Athens. Some of these amazing suburbs of Athens are Palaion Faliron, Glyfada, Varkiza and Vouliagmeni, all the way to Cape Sounion, where you can visit the temple of Poseidon t...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Athens Hotel, Apartment or Port (Cruise Ship) Pickup and Return.
Rates include: service for a private driver-guide, all parking fees and baggage charges.
Luxury transportation with New Mercedes Vehicles (the latest models).
Flexibility according to travelers Needs and Interests.
Professional English speaking Knowledgeable and Experienced Tour Driver.
Licensed Guide for guiding inside the monuments.
Entrance Fees
Food and Drinks
Itinerary
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Parthenon
The Athens Sightseeing usually starts at the Acropolis hill, with well known architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens that includes Erechtheion (female statues of the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to goddess Athena and god Poseidon), the temple of Athena Nike and Propylaea. You will also have a great chance to foresee the monument (that puts an order in mind), which is the Parthenon. From the top of the Acropolis hill you can see, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).
Get ready for a memorable day! We are expecting you!
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
The biggest temple ever built in the city of Athens.
20 minutes
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Arch of Hadrian
A Roman triumphal arch dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian, to honor him for his many benefactions to the city of Athens. It was completed back in 131 AD.
10 minutes
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Panathenaic Stadium
The first stadium of the first modern Olympics and the place where Pheidippides announced the Victory in the Battle of Marathon agains the Persians.
20 minutes
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
In front of the central square of Athens, located in the front side of the Parliament building, the Evzones (soldiers) wearing the traditional war uniform of 1821 are guarding the famous Tomb of the Unknown soldier.
10 minutes
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The Academy of Athens
Three amazing Neoclassical style buildings.
-The Academy of Arts and Sciences
-The University, and
-The National library
Are the best example of the Neoclassical architecture,
the famous "Athenian Trilogy"
10 minutes
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Lake Vouliagmeni
Lake Vouliagmeni ("Sunken Lake") is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni, Greece.
15 minutes
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Varkiza
One of the most beautiful seaside suburbs that we will observe on the way to Cape Sounion. We are going to drive by the Athenian Riviera and All the Seaside suburbs of Athens in order to reach the location of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.
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Temple of Poseidon
The Ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. It is perched above the sea at a height of almost 60 metres (200 ft).
