Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel situated on a rocky hill above Athens, containing the remains of several historically and architecturally significant buildings, the most renowned being the Parthenon. The term acropolis comes from the Greek words ἄκρον (“highest point”) and πόλις (“city”). Although acropolis is a general term and there are many acropoleis in Greece, the Acropolis of Athens is so significant that it is often referred to simply as “The Acropolis.” In ancient times, it was also known as Cecropia, named after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first king of Athens. Evidence shows the hill was inhabited as early as the fourth millennium BC, but it was Pericles (c. 495–429 BC) in the fifth century BC who oversaw the construction of the site’s most important structures, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike. The Parthenon and other buildings suffered significant damage during the 1687 siege by the Venetians in the Morean War when gunpowder stored in the Parthenon was hit by a cannonball and exploded.

• 100% exclusive tour for your group
• Private luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C, and chilled bottled water
• First class transport including Mercedes E-Class, V-Class minivan, or Sprinter
• Professional English-speaking tour driver for the entire day
• All fees and taxes included

• Licensed guide for guiding in archeological sites. Available on request
• Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
• Entrance fees to Archaelogical sites and museums.
• Food and drinks unless specified
• Your tour driver can not escort you into the sites

Immerse yourself in a day-long private tour of Athens’ celebrated landmarks, including Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Discover the majestic Acropolis and its temples, such as the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Athena Nike, and the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, alongside the Dionysus theatre. Optionally visit the Acropolis Museum to explore unprecedented artifacts. Stand at the foot of the Zeus’s temple and Adrian’s Arch, visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the inaugural 1896 modern Olympic games, the Parliament and watch the Changing of the Guard at the Athens Trilogy.

Travel across the picturesque Athens Riviera in our lavish new vehicles with insightful commentary from our English-speaking professional drivers. Enjoy a stopover at Lake Vouliagmeni and journey south along the stunning Aegean coastline to Sounion, home to the fortified Temple of Poseidon.

End your day magnificently by witnessing a breathtaking sunset and savour a meal at a quaint sea-side fishing tavern.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.