Athens Highlights and Temple of Poseidon

Discover Athens’ iconic landmarks and the Temple of Poseidon with our expert guide. Dive into Greek mythology and history on this 8-hour luxury tour.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Acropolis - Our journey begins with a visit to the Acropolis and all the significant temples of Athens from the 5th century B.C.
  • Parthenon - The magnificent Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom and Protector of the City. This is also the birthplace of democracy.
  • Temple of Athena Nike - The renowned Victory of Nike by Phidias, the greatest sculptor of Greece. A temple dedicated to all the victories of the Athenians from 447 B.C.
  • Panathinaiko Stadio - We will stop at the ancient stadium from 335 B.C., the origin of the ancient Olympic Games. The stadium was restored in 1896 A.D., marking the start of the modern Olympic Games. It has a capacity of 65,000 people and is entirely made of local marble. The marathon’s finish line, spanning 42 km, is also here.
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - The second most popular monument after the Acropolis, dating back to the 2nd century A.D., dedicated to Zeus, the Father of the Gods. This is where the Olympic Games ceremony and the lighting of the Olympic torch take place.
  • Plaka - A drive through the ancient city of Athens from the 7th century B.C., the center of civilization, where visitors can see the Tower of the Winds, the world’s first computer.
  • Mount Lycabettus - The highest hill in Athens, standing at 277 meters, offering visitors stunning panoramic photos of the city.
  • Changing of the Guard Ceremony - The famous changing of the guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  • Lake Vouliagmeni - We will stop for photos at Lake Vouliagmeni, where visitors can enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake formed by an earthquake 10,000 years ago. The lake features natural springs and hot water.
  • Temple of Poseidon - We will visit the Temple of Poseidon, the God of the Sea. Built in the 5th century B.C. from marble, it is considered the second Acropolis of Athens. The sunset here is stunning, offering a true sense of Greece.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • English speaking driver-guide
  • Luxury Vehicle Limo Or Mini Van
What's Not Included
  • Tickets for the monuments 30euro per person
Additional Information

The Experience covers all the highlights of Athens and the Temple of Poseidon so the customers can get a good sense of History and Culture of Greece.All the monuments we are visiting are described in Iliad and Odessy of Homer so is a trip to Mythology with our Engish speaking driver-Guide that has knowledge of history in Depth.The Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus are the most amazing Temples of Athens and the rest of the highlights such as the Ancient Panathinaic-Olympic Stadium ,Temple of Nike and the Parthenon are unique 2500 old.The visitors can have photos from the Changing of the Guards Ceramony ,with the Guards.The vistors will enjoy great view from Athens in a plate up to Lycabettus Hill .The Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio is one of the Spectacular Temples from the 5 century B.C We will visit as much as we can in about 8 hours and our tour finish in Cape Sounio with traditional greek food.Our luxury fleet is Mercedes-Benz Limousines and Mini Vans.

Location
Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(1 Rating)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
609mitchellu
Jun 15, 2024
Would 100% recommend! - All the stops were fantastic! Constantine was amazing, very personable and friendly, and took amazing care of us throughout the entire time!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 6 guests
1
Traveler
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today