Athens Private Day Tour: From Athens to Poseidon

Highlights

• Visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis & admire the majestic Parthenon
• Marvel at Panathenaic Stadium alongside other impressive monuments
• Visit Acropolis museum & admire its unique exhibits 
• Visit Cape Sounion & see graffiti left by English poet Lord Byron 
• Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide

Activity info

Discover two of Greece’s most iconic cultural sites with personalized attention from your private expert guide and luxurious air-conditioned transport. This tour offers an immersive journey through ancient history, blending the grandeur of the Acropolis with the legendary beauty of Cape Sounion.

• Panathinaiko Stadium: Begin your adventure with a photo stop at this historic venue where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896.
• Athens Sights: As you proceed, pass by notable landmarks such as Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens Trilogy, National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Numismatic Museum, Old Parliament, and Constitution Square.
• UNESCO-listed Acropolis: Upon arrival, stroll around the ancient citadel while your professional expert guide shares fascinating stories about the Temple of Athena Nike, the Theatre of Dionysus, and the majestic Parthenon.
• Acropolis Museum: Next, head to the Acropolis Museum. Here, main attractions such as votives, archaic statues, Caryatids, and the Parthenon hall with its metopes, pediments, and frieze will impress you.
• Local Lunch: After a morning filled with historical marvels, enjoy an optional delicious lunch at a local restaurant under the slopes of the Acropolis.

• Cape Sounion:
  • Temple of Poseidon: Continue your journey to the majestic Cape Sounion, which has long played an important part in Greek mythology and history. Explore the Temple of Poseidon, where the Romantic poet Byron left his mark, and take in the stunning coastal views.
  This tour is designed for those who want to dive deep into Greek history and mythology, experiencing the best of Athens and its surrounding areas.

What’s not included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Meals and drinks

• Group Size
  from 1 to 14 persons
• Guided
  Yes
• Language
  English or Italian or French