One Day Athens Tour
The Acropolis stands proud over the city of Athens
Zappeion Hall near the National Gardens
The Panathenaic Stadium is know to locals as Kalimarmaro (beautiful marble)
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens
The Erechtheum, one of the buildings at the Acropolis Hill of Athens
Evzones in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Greek Parliament building in Athens
Ancient ruins in Plaka area of Athens
View of the Acropolis Hill from Monastiraki square in Athens
Picturesque alley in Plaka area of Athens
Parthenon temple in the Acropolis Hill of Athens
The National Library building in Athens
The frieze of the Acropolis exhibited in the Museum
The exterior of the Acropolis Museum
Exhibits in the Acropolis Museum
Monastiraki square in the heart of Athens
Statue of Lord Byron in the National Gardens in Athens
View of Acropolis from the nearby hill of Pnyx
Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch in Athens
The National Academy of Athens is fine example of neoclassical architecture
Depiction of the Olympian Gods at the Athens National Academy
The Greek Parliament near Syntagma Square
Enjoy a full day Athens & Cape Sounion tour with lunch & visit the most famous attractions, including Acropolis Hill & Museum, Olympic Stadium & much more.
If you only have a short time to visit and explore Athens, then look no further than this day tour. From the Acropolis to Cape Sounion, this full day trip will take you to all the famous sites of both ancient and modern Athens. A perfect overview of the historic city, which includes not only the Acropolis, the trademark monument of the capital, but also the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of the modern era and the Acropolis Museum, which features nearly 4,000 exhibits. A traditional Greek lunch at a local restaurant is included and after a fulfilling culinary experience you will drive along the Athenian coast to reach Cape Sounion, where the remains of the Temple of Poseidon still stand. How can you say no to an all-encompassing experience like that?
Sightseeing: Constitution Square (Syntagma), Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Acropolis, Theater of Dionysus, Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Greek Parliament, Academy, University, National Library, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Poseidon (Sounion).
Itinerary
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Athens or a nearby location and begin our tour in the heart of the city! With the help of expert guides you will visit the most important sites in Athens in the morning, starting with the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world constructed entirely out of marble and home to the first modern Olympic Games! You will then proceed through the heart of Athens, passing by the former Royal Palace which has been converted to the Prime Minister's residence and see the Evzones guards in their traditional uniform. On your way to the historical Acropolis you will see important monuments such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Tomb to the Unknown Soldier. You will marvel at the neoclassical architecture of the Academy of Athens, the University and the National Library which grants an elegant touch in the midst of the metropolis. The main course for this part of the tour can be none other than Acropolis itself, one of the world's most recognized buildings and a symbol of democracy! Your guide will take you to the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon where millennia oh history come to life right before your eyes! Speaking of history, a visit to the modern Acropolis Museum, with its nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism -including the original Karyatides- will shed more light into the inner workings and customs of ancient Athens.
After lunch at a traditional tavern you will take the coastal road out of Athens, enjoying stunning views of the Saronic Gulf along the way, and drive will you reach the very edge of the Attican peninsula, Sounion. There stands the Temple of Poseidon, which served as an observatory for approaching enemies. Alongside the Acropolis and the Temple of Aphaia in Aegina, it formed a triangle that kept ancient Athenians safe and solidified the naval prowess of the city-state. The Temple also features prominently in various stories of Greek mythology, with perhaps the most well-known being the tragic death of Aegeus, father of Theseus, who hoisted himself into the sea once he saw his son's ship approach with a black sail on its mast, wrongfully indicating that Theseus had been killed. You will tour the grounds, get vital information on the Temple's history and enjoy indescribable views offered by the vantage point before returning to Athens via the same route.
Departure at approximately 08:45 - Return at approximately 19:00
Important notes
- This tour include a complimentary pick-up / drop-off service from your hotel or other predefined spots in Athens and surrounding areas. Maximum duration of this service to gather tour participants is approximately 1 hour. Thus, pick-up time may vary for each guest and will be provided during the booking process.
- Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed.
- The tour is usually bilingual, implemented in English and one additional language (French or Italian). For more information prior to booking, please contact us. Our agents will also inform you on the languages of the tour after booking.
