Best of Athens and Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour

Experience the best of Athens on this full-day private tour. See the Acropolis, Athenian Riviera, and Cape Sounio highlights in one day. Travel in a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle and enjoy a personalized experience.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Athens - Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port
  • Acropolis - Walk on the land in which thousands of years ago some of the largest and most important parts of the global philosophy, politics, and science were born and flourished. Navigate ancient monuments of priceless cultural and historical value and experience in person the greatness and glamour of Greek ancient times. Starting off with the Acropolis, which in Greek translates to the edge of the city, the geographically and spiritually highest point according to ancient Greeks.
  • Propylaea - The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens and was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis a generation after the conclusion of the Persian Wars.
  • Parthenon - On the top of this sacred hill, proudly stands the Parthenon, which is the epitome of ancient Greek architecture, where you will experience the greatness of ancient Greece captured on every piece of marble. An architectural jewel that hosts the best of what the human spirit and genius has ever conceived, an open embrace that awaits its famed sister marbles to welcome them home again.
  • Erechtheion - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
  • Temple of Athena Nike - The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. It has a prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis to the right of the entrance, the Propylaea. In contrast to the Acropolis proper, a walled sanctuary entered through the Propylaea, the Victory Sanctuary was open, entered from the Propylaea’s southwest wing and from a narrow stair on the north. The sheer walls of its bastion were protected on the north, west, and south by the Nike Parapet, named for its frieze of Nikai celebrating victory and sacrificing to their patroness, Athena and Nike.
  • Theater of Dionysus - The Theater of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its fullest extent in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus when it would have had a capacity of up to 17,000, and was in continuous use down to the Roman period. The theatre then fell into decay in the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated, and restored to its current condition until the nineteenth century.
  • Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
  • Acropolis Museum - At the foot of the Acropolis Hill in the shadow of the imposing Parthenon lays a modern jewel that houses some of the most important ancient Greek statues and works of art, the Acropolis Museum.
  • Arch of Hadrian - The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian’s Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - Between the Acropolis and the Ilisos River are the remains of the Olympian Zeus Temple (now known as the Pillars of Olympian Zeus), one of Athens’ most important and oldest shrines. The space even today gives the visitor a sense of grandeur.
  • Panathenaic Stadium - Continuing with the stunning Calimarmaro or as it is called today, the Panathenaic Stadium, the house of the first modern Olympic games, made of Pentelic marble in which the Olympic ideals are still reflected today.
  • Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus) - After leaving the beautiful Calimarmaro behind us, we will drive up to Lycabettus hill where you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the city and admire the combination of ancient and modern Athens from above.
  • Syntagma - Syntagma Square (Constitution Square) is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.[2] It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. The name Syntagma alone also refers to the neighbourhood surrounding the square.
  • Hellenic Parliament - Traveling thousands of years ahead, to the Hellenic Parliament building that houses the Greek Parliament in an impressive building in downtown Athens overseeing Syntagma Square, protected by the presidential guard that consists of two soldiers dressed in the traditional Greek combat uniform, standing stationary and guarding beside the tomb of the unknown soldier. The two guards perform the guard change ceremony every hour with impressive accuracy and agility.
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard.
  • The Academy of Athens - The Academy of Athens is Greece’s national academy and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926 and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy’s main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
  • National Library of Greece - The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of the city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - The University of Athens has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in both the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one of the largest universities by enrollment in Europe, with over 69,000 registered students.

The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837 by King Otto of Greece and was named in his honour Othonian University. It was the first university in the liberated Greek state and in the surrounding area of Southeast Europe as well. It was also the second academic institution after the Ionian Academy. This fledgling university consisted of four faculties; Theology, Law, Medicine and Arts (which included applied sciences and mathematics). During its first year of operation, the institution was staffed by 33 professors, while courses were attended by 52 students and 75 non-matriculated “auditors”.

  • National History Museum (Old Parliament) - The Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935. It now houses the country’s National Historical Museum.
  • Plaka - The old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
  • Glyfada - Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera. It is situated in the southern parts of Athens’ urban area. The area stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens’ southern suburbs.
  • Voula - Voula is a southern suburb of Athens.
  • Vouliagmeni - Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city center.
  • Lake Vouliagmeni - During our return to the city of Athens, we will stop at one of the most idyllic places. Vouliagmeni Lake, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica’s nature. Lake Vouliagmeni (“Sunken Lake”) is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni.
  • Varkiza - Varkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica.
  • Anavyssos - Anavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica.
  • Archaeological Site of Sounion - Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) south of the town of Lavrio (ancient Thoricus), and 70 kilometers (43 mi) southeast of Athens. It is part of Lavreotiki municipality, East Attica. It is 59.6 km away from Athens. Cape Sounion is noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Its remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea.
  • Temple of Poseidon - The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. A Doric temple, overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at a height of almost 60 meters (200 ft).
  • Anavyssos - If the option “With Traditional Greek Food” is selected, we make a stop at a seaside tavern near the coastal city of Anavyssos to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch/ Dinner (With Greek Traditional Food option)
What's Not Included
  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
  • Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on this private day tour to discover the historical gems of Athens, the charm of Athenian riviera and the majesty of Cape Sounio. Ideal for visitors on a tight schedule, this tour allows you to explore several highlights of Athens and Cape Sounio, such as Acropolis Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Temple of Zeus, Vouliagmeni lake and Temple Of Poseidon, all in one day.

  • A time-efficient way to visit several Athens and Sounio attractions
  • Ride in ultimate comfort in a pristine Mercedes Benz private vehicle
  • Benefit from a personal touch on this private tour
  • Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
  • Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
  • We can provide you with the skip-the-line tickets for the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum upon request or you can pre-purchase them by following the links on your ticket/ voucher. The availability is limited and these tickets must be pre-purchased timely.
Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kerryann_c
Jul 25, 2024
Great for families - We had a fantastic day exploring Athens. Our guide met the needs of our children and recommended a great spot for lunch. We enjoyed learning so much about the history of Greece and the Greek language. It was an excellent trip.
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Scenic22379205497
Jun 11, 2024
Athens and Cape Sounion in a nutshell. - We were in Athens for a day after island hopping and we saw a lot. Fotis drove us past many sights in the city. He also has a lot to say. Tell him what you want and he will make it happen. After Athens we drove all the way along the coast to Cape Sounion. We enjoyed it!
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Sueoc5756va
Feb 29, 2024
Fantastic luxury private tour to Cape of Sounia - Notis was a wonderful guide and safe, caring driver. Very resourceful and knowledgeable especially in regards to significant Ancient Greek monuments and landmarks. A real gentleman, very polite and respectful, patient and full of enthusiasm for sharing his knowledge and love of Greek culture past and present. Always had a smile on his face and always was cheerful. Notis thank you for making my tour to Cape of Sounia very very enjoyable.
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139kathleen
Oct 11, 2023
Athens Tour - We had the best time only because of the exceptional service Kostas gave us!! He was outstanding, 100% the best of the best. I highly recommend him as everyone’s driver!!!!!
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F9453wwadaml
May 1, 2023
Very Enjoyable and Well Planned Tour - Our full day tour of Athens and Cape Sounio was excellent and well planned. Mr. Spiros knew the best sights and provided thoughtful commentary. We would not have been able to visit all the sights without his local expertise. Comfort, hospitality, and good timing made the day very enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour.
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Peterf_agila
Jan 28, 2023
An Amazing Day with Takis - We had an amazing day seeing the Temples of the Greek gods and learning about the history of Greece and the back story of the temples. Takis, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions even about the politics in Greece. He was also very polite and helpful opening the door for my wife every time we have to make a stop. He recommended a very good place to have our lunch which was not too expensive but food was really great!
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Aerial_t
Nov 10, 2022
Panos is the best tour guide! - Even in our short amount of time in Athens we were able to see and learn so much! Our tour guide Panos was amazing and super funny! He was a great driver and we got to see everything we were hoping to see because of him. Stop right here, you’ve found your perfect tour. The private option is the best because you can see as much or as little as you’d like, it’s your pace. He also recommended a super delicious restaurant for us to try. I had an amazing time because of Panos!
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Katelynw843
Sep 21, 2022
Wonderful Private Tour with George - We had an excellent day with George as our guide! Our time at the Acropolis was not rushed at all, after we took nearly 2 hours to explore everything (he originally estimated 1.25-1.5 hours). He was a patient and skilled driver among some heavy traffic with the public transportation sector going on strike the day of our tour. George was extremely knowledgeable of Greek/European history and was able to help weave together everything we were seeing throughout the day within its historical context. He told us personal anecdotes about his life and the culture of Greece, and he also recommended a great spot along the coast for lunch, where we stopped to have a delicious meal with a view. After a week and a half in Greece, with 4 previous tour experiences that were all in groups, it was really nice to have a private transport and guide like George for our stay in Athens.
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Natali4
Nov 27, 2022
Limited time in Athens - Vasilis was nice and friendly. Had him for the full day going to the top sites in Athens. We were there a short limited time and was nice to be able to see what we could.
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Lolap979
Sep 10, 2022
Great day Tour with Takis - We enjoyed bout day tour with Takis. He gave us the important details of each sight we visited and waited patiently for us. We accidentally paid double ticket for the new museum but Takis refunded us the money in cash with no problem. He also took us to a great place for lunch. We fully recommend this tour with Takis! Thank you for everything! Mia & Niels
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