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

Athens, Greece
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This tour covers all the major sights of Athens plus the Athenian riviera and the famous Poseidon Temple at Cape of Sounion.
This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour. You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish.
JG Athens Tours gives specific attention to the quality than to the quantity.
Our clients' safety is of our outmost priorities.
Due to recent pandemia of Covid 19, increased precautionary measures of personal hygiene have been taken.

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece

Our private tour starts with the visit of the naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis, the cornerstone of Athens existence. You will travel back in ancient times walking among the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the unique Parthenon & the Erechteion. From the top, you will have a panoramic view of the ancient theater of Dionisos & of the Herodion (Odeion of Herodes Atticus).

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens 105 57, Greece

Our private tour continues with the Olympeion. You will visit the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece

Next stop is the famous Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kallimarmaron) where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Presidential Mansion, Herodou Attikou Street, Athens 106 74 Greece

Next attraction is the Presidential Mansion (ex-Royal Palace) where you will monitor the traditional Change of the Guard.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece

Our car will then climb you to St. George Lycabettus Hill with the best panoramic view of Athens (ideal place for taking photos).

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 106 79 Greece

Important historical building

Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece

Important historical building

Stop At: Old Parliament House, Athina 15455, Greece

Important historical building

Stop At: Syntagma Square, Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, Greece

Parliament Building & Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece

Our next stop is at the Ancient Agora. You will visit the Hellenic Agora (Aeropagus) & the Roman Agora.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

Our last attraction in Athens is the famous Plaka. You will be lost in the narrow streets where the spirit of old Athens exists. You shall have the time to make shopping or to enjoy a refresment in a lovely cafe.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vouliagmeni Beach, Vouliagmeni Greece

The second part of our private tour starts with the crossing of the Athens golden coastal road, named Poseidonos Av. We shall pass via marvelous coastal places/villages such as Alimos, Glyfada & Voula. First stop is at the luxurious place of Laimos of Vouliagmeni where you shall have the opportunity to admire a marvelous beach & to take photos with the background of the Saronic Gulf.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece

Next stop is at the unique Lake of Vouliagmeni. Due to its outstanding surroundings & its natural location the Lake of Vouliagmeni is an important Natural Monument. In accordance to scientific research the lake was formed by geological changes millions of years ago.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece

The tour continues with driving via Varkiza (passing through an old rocky tunnel), Saronida, Fokaia (traditional fishing village) until the southern end of Attika named Cape of Sounion. You will visit the ruins in the archaeological area where the Temple of Poseidon (God of the Sea) dominates. The place allows you to admire the deep blue of the Aegean sea, to enjoy one of the best romantic sunsets & to take unique photos. Our private tour concludes with the return to the starting point in Athens or to Piraeus Port.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Inclusions

  • English speaking Driver/guide (Not allowed to enter inside the archaeological areas & museum)
  • Hotel or Apartment Pick up & Drop off
  • Local taxes
  • Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
  • Private Tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge
  • WiFi on board

Exclusions

  • 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

  • Infant seats available
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • After each activity the interior of the vehicle and the luggage compartment are being disinfected. Some amenities (magazines, maps, etc) have been removed from our vehicles. Our drivers are wearing mask and gloves and they have been instructed to avoid handshakes.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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