Athens and Sounio Full Day Tour
Overview
This tours starts with a visit to the sacred hill of Acropolis. Passing through its monuments you will end up in front of the Parthenon and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.
Next we will drive to the temple of Zeus, the Stadium of the first modern Olympic Games, 1896, and drive up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus, for a panoramic view of the city at the “balcony of Athens”.
Following our way back to the city center passing through Kolonaki area we will reach the Parliament to see the changing of the guard in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier. Next we will leave Athens driving along the coast of the south suburbs of Athens and by some of the most beautiful sand beaches of Attica peninsula. On the way we will stop at Vouliagmeni Lake, a natural thermal lake known for its therapeutic qualities, and of course you will have your lunch break by the sae. Then we will continiue our drive until cape Sounio to visit the temple of Poseidon and witness the breathtaking view of the Agean Sea.
Included/Exclude
- Professionaol drivers with a profound knowledge of the ancient and modern Greek history. (Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you in the archaeological sites and museums)
- Private transportation.
- Water bottles provided by your driver.
- Licensed tourist guide can be provided upon request for all/part of the day with an extra cost.
- Entrance fees. (We can always arrange for you tickets to skip the long lines)
- Launch or snacks.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
- Acropolis Hill
- Propylaia
- Erechthion
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
- Herodeon
- Temple of Zeus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Parliament House
- The changing of the Gaurd
- The Athenean Riviera
- Vouliagmeni Lake
- Temple of Poseidon