Athens Sights & Sounion (Poseidon Temple) - Private Full Day Tour

Experience the best of Athens and the Athenian Riviera on a private full-day tour. Visit major sights, explore the beautiful coastline, and marvel at the iconic Poseidon Temple at Cape Sounion.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Acropolis - Our private tour begins with a visit to the naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis, the cornerstone of Athens’ existence. You’ll step back in time as you walk among the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the iconic Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. From the summit, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient theater of Dionysus and the Herodion (Odeon of Herodes Atticus).
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - The tour continues with a visit to the Olympeion, where you’ll see the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch.
  • Panathenaic Stadium - Next, we stop at the renowned Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kallimarmaron), the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
  • Presidential Mansion - The tour proceeds to the Presidential Mansion (formerly the Royal Palace), where you can witness the traditional Changing of the Guard.
  • Mount Lycabettus - Our vehicle will then take you up to St. George Lycabettus Hill, offering the best panoramic view of Athens—an ideal spot for photos.
  • National Library of Greece - A significant historical building.
  • The Academy of Athens - A significant historical building.
  • Old Parliament House - A significant historical building.
  • Syntagma Square - Home to the Parliament Building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  • Ancient Agora of Athens - Our next stop is the Ancient Agora, where you’ll visit the Hellenic Agora (Areopagus) and the Roman Agora.
  • Plaka - Our final attraction in Athens is the famous Plaka district. Lose yourself in its narrow streets, where the spirit of old Athens thrives. You’ll have time for shopping or to enjoy a refreshment at a charming café.
  • Vouliagmeni Beach - The second part of our tour begins with a drive along Athens’ golden coastal road, Poseidonos Avenue. We’ll pass through beautiful coastal areas and villages such as Alimos, Glyfada, and Voula. Our first stop is the luxurious Laimos of Vouliagmeni, where you can admire a stunning beach and take photos with the Saronic Gulf as your backdrop.
  • Lake Vouliagmeni - Next, we visit the unique Lake Vouliagmeni. With its exceptional surroundings and natural setting, the lake is a significant Natural Monument. According to scientific research, it was formed by geological changes millions of years ago.
  • Temple of Poseidon - The tour continues through Varkiza (passing through an old rocky tunnel), Saronida, and Fokaia (a traditional fishing village) until we reach the southern tip of Attica, Cape Sounion. Here, you’ll visit the archaeological site dominated by the Temple of Poseidon (God of the Sea). The location offers breathtaking views of the deep blue Aegean Sea, one of the most romantic sunsets, and unique photo opportunities. Our private tour concludes with a return to the starting point in Athens or Piraeus Port.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Piraeus Port Pick up & Drop off for cruise passengers
  • English speaking Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Private Tour
  • Hotel or Apartment Pick up & Drop off
  • All surcharges on fuel included
  • All local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
  • Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
  • Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour introduces you to the notable landmarks of Athens, the Athenian riviera, and the renowned Poseidon Temple at Cape of Sounion. This tour is personalized, providing the car exclusively for you. The driver will strive to meet all your needs during the journey and the proposed itinerary can be easily tailored according to your preferences. JG Athens Tours prioritizes quality over quantity. Customer safety is our paramount concern, and due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, heightened personal hygiene measures have been implemented.

Location
Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wanderingcajunlady
Aug 28, 2023
Perfect private cruise excursion in Athens - Private tour booked with JG Athens Tours - Full day Athens Sightseeing & Cape Sounion/Temple of Poseidon Tour. Early ship arrival at 6:30 am. All clear for disembarking was given at 7:30, and we were among the first few off to meet our guide George, who was waiting with a sign for us right outside the terminal. We immediately departed and were taken directly to the Acropolis, where we could view or tour. We could decide how much time we wanted to spend at each location. We made several more stops throughout the day, with great information, direction, history and mythology from George. There were even DVD presentations while driving to sites, which would tell you about sites before arrival. We wanted authentic Greek home style food, and were taken to a wonderful family run tavern on the outskirts of Athens. We feasted! It was fresh, delicious and very affordable. We had some time in Old Town, and also visited a local bakery (our request). This tour included all the sites mentioned in tour description, and a few additional requests. The tour was totally customized. We had a comfortable car with cold A/C in August, a very friendly, professional and knowledgeable driver, and saw so much in 7+ hours. We were back on our ship by 3:00 pm. I highly recommend JG Athens Tours for professional service and a memorable day in Athens.
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Scotthuggett
Aug 15, 2023
An informative tour - Very attentive service with a great mix of history and regional knowledge. Well paced and a good amount of time given in each location.
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Kimgp5127qg
Jul 3, 2023
Fantastic and informative way to visit Athens - We booked with JG based on a recommendation from a friend and are very glad we did. Communication prior to arriving was excellent. Our driver, George, was waiting for us as soon as we walked off the ship. He catered the day to whatever we wanted to do while also providing his recommendations of what would work best. We had a small initial delay right when we started due to the police requiring paperwork from the tour operators (this seemed to be a common thing). Then we were off to the Acropolis. I was appreciative of how George provided video in the car (drop down in the back and in the dash up front) that provided some historical reference to the various places we were viewing. I thought that was definitely going above and beyond and it was also incredibly helpful. My oldest daughter wanted to visit a beach there so we drove outside the city with plans to stop at one on the way to Cape Sounion. When my daughter discovered her bathing suit strap had broke, George was kind enough to take us somewhere so she could get another one. The highlight of the trip for me was Cape Sounion. As stunning as it was, there were hardly any people there and it was wonderful. We enjoyed lunch at a restaurant at the base of it that George had recommended. The city of Athens seemed rather hectic so it was nice driving to Cape Sounion and seeing a more subdued side of the area. George got us back to our ship in plenty of time and overall it was a delightful day. I wouldn't hesitate to book again and would definitely recommend!
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416latriceh
Jun 6, 2023
Athens was wonderful - JG Athens did a great job with communications, very responsive and accommodating. I made my reservation 7 months out. Our driver Andreas provided good information on our drive. The restaurant recommended for lunch in Sounion was fantastic. The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. I appreciated the fact I didn't have to pay until end of tour. The vehicle was clean and provided plenty of water. I also used JG Athens for the Corinth half day private tour. I would use this company again.
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Evongrace_a
Jun 4, 2023
Athens in a Day - You get to see a lot of historic sites on this tour. John was very resourceful and passionate.He was very hospitable.Our first time in Athens is unforgettable.I would highly recommend this tour.
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Immanuel
May 16, 2023
Very nice experience in Athens - I took a full day private tour with JG Athens tours. John was very quick to respond and booked the tour for me right away. My driver Michael was very professional and a great personality who took me around. Since I was short of time this private tour helped me visit Athens in a way that I had control on which location I want to spend more time and where I want to skip. If you are visiting Athens and need a private tour I recommend them. Do remember they are not tour guides so they won’t come with you inside the attractions. If you like exploring Athens on your own with your own vehicle and driver, then this company is great for you.
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12345connie
Feb 20, 2023
Best Private Athens Tour - Fantastic service! Driver/Tour guide George is friendly and professional. 7 of us in a group and we gain so much history knowledge of Athens in 1 day tour from George. Van is clean and George is so patent to explain Athens history to us. Thanks John from JG Athens to coordinate everything for us. It was smooth and we enjoyed the full day tour so much. Thank you to AG Athens Tour team.
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Jacquis724
Jul 4, 2022
The BEST EVER tour of Athens with JG Tours 😁 - John picked us up promptly from our hotel at 8am and whisked us off for a magical tour of beautiful Athens. John was a brilliant tour guide, he was fun and so knowledgeable and informative about all the sights he took us to see. He chauffeured us expertly through the manic Athens traffic in his comfortable Mercedes making us feel like VIP’s. At no point were we rushed, he allowed us to spend as much time as we wanted at all the sights after telling us the history of each site we went to. We saw and learnt so much on the day which would probably have taken a week if we had tried to do it on public transport. Also, for lunch he took us to a restaurant which was off the tourist trail and used by the locals - the food was cheap with loads of choice and so tasty! We had a fantastic day and it was great value for money, thank you so much John - you made an amazing memory for us both 😘
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Sundarip2014
Jun 16, 2022
Awesome - Our Whole trip and stay in Athens was good thanks to John , (JG Athens Tours) His promptness and good knowledge of the places we visited. At each place we were given enough time to see and enjoy. Also the Videos he played which gave detailed information of the place we were going to visit was very informative. Mr.John had also booked our train tickets, Rack Railway (Odontotos) for the route Kalavryta , where we had gone on day trip to Caves of Kalavryta.
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Escape37481775175
Apr 18, 2022
Athens at its best with JG Tours - We used JG Athens Tours - 8 years ago. John was our guide and driver for the day at that time. I kept John's card all this time and we immediately reached out to JG Athens Tour without hesitation. We just got back from a cruise with Athens being the disembarkation day of the cruise. We hired JG Athens Tours again for a private (3 person) tour. Once again, they didn't let us down. Alexander M picked us up at the cruise ship - and we embarked on a fabulous day. The tour agenda was perfect - we saw all the sites we wanted to - enjoyed Alexander's interaction and professionalism. The best way to see a foreign country. Alexander assisted in us getting a Covid Test for the flight home. We made yet another friend in Greece. We definitely will use them again - and have extended invitations to Alexander if every visiting the US. Well worth it !!!!
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