Overview
We will start our journey from your pickup point and we will start from the acropolis hill which is one of the must points of Athens after visiting the acropolis we will head towards the temple of Olympian Zeus's you will have a chance to visit and onwards we will do the city tour around the town of Athens,
Afterwards we will. Visit the tomb of the unknown soldier to be able to see the exchange of the guards.
The last part of Athens will be a visit to the 1st modern Olympics stadium that hosted the 1st Olympic games in 1896.
Afterwards we will continue our drive and We will have a chance to see one of the most beautiful sunsets in Greece and at the same time being at the temple of Poseidon which is the only archaeological site that is open for the sunset located at the tip of Attica region and over looking at the Aegean sea!
We look forward to accompanying you on your discovery of Greece.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
On-board WiFi
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Surcharges on fuel
admission for the Acropolis is 20 euros per person
admission for the Olympian Zeus's is 8 euros per person
admission for the Temple of Poseidon is 10 euros per person
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Acropolis
2 hours
Our private tour will start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon (main temple), Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater and finally the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos (the first ancient court and the place that St. Paul preached the Christianity for the fist time in Athens)
Our next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus (the largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times), the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896) , the memorial of the Unknown soldier and the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.
After that let’s see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library) and finally the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens). -
Temple of Poseidon
2 hours
Now is the time to drive along the coastal line of Athens, passing places like Paleo Faliro, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Anavissos and Palaia Fokaia. Eventually after 1.10 hours, we arrive at our destination, the famous Temple of Poseidon, from where you can see one of the most fantastic views in the world. In return, we can have a short stop at the Lake of Vouliagmeni which maintains a constant temperature of 24 Celsius the whole year round.
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20 min
The panathinaic stadium or the kalimarmaro stadium or the first modern Olympics stadium there are many ways to describe this stadium from antiquity untill today it has been used and also it hosted here in 1896 the first modern Olympic games
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Plaka
40 min
Plaka is the old
Est neighborhood of Athens, it is located around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and it is full of nice little streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the areas where the ancient town of Athens was. -
30 min
Lecabetus is a hill in Athens. At 277 meters above the sea level, its summit is the highest point in Athens and from there we have the best panoramic view of Athens.
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Changing of the Guard Ceremony
30 min
The exchange of the presidential guards at the parliament building which this way they honor the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Soldier are wearing Greek translation costume from world war 1 -
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
30 min
The temple of Olympian Zeus's is dedicated to the father of God's Olympian zues Infront we will also see handrians Arch.
This temple was one the biggest temples ever built in the ancient years. -
Palaia Fokaia
1 hour 30 min
A stop for lunch on the water front in a very nice e local village which is called palaia fokaia is a former community and a seaside town in East Attica, Greece.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Athens and Cape Sounio Sunset Tour by Local Guide
Can I cancel Athens and Cape Sounio Sunset Tour by Local Guide for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
What's not included?
- admission for the Acropolis is 20 euros per person
- admission for the Olympian Zeus's is 8 euros per person
- admission for the Temple of Poseidon is 10 euros per person
Which places does it visit?
It visits Acropolis, Temple of Poseidon, Plaka, Changing of the Guard Ceremony, Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio, Palaia Fokaia.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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