Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour

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  • Pre-purchased Skip-the-line Tickets for Acropolis & Temple of Zeus [Cost refundabe to your driver]
  • Professional Experienced Tour Driver with thorough Historical Knowledge (can not enter sites)
  • Athens Hotel, Airbnb Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return
  • First class transport: Mercedes EClass Sedan; Luxury Class Mercedes. Free WiFi Chilled Bottled Water
  • Expert Licensed Guide at the Acropolis for Groups of 8+
  • Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens. Arranged on request [Additional cost]
  • Expert Guide for Groups of 1 - 7; Extended Guiding time. Available on request [Additional cost]
  • Admission for Acropolis & Temple of Zeus (35 Euro per person + 20 Euro per group). Payable to driver
  • Admission for the Acropolis Museum & Temple of Poseidon (20 & 10 Euro respectively). Payable at site
  • Food (unless selecting the Lunch Option)

Overview

Private flexible tour combining the Highlights of Athens with a coastal road trip to the Sounion peninsula & amazing clifftop Temple of Poseidon as you relax along the way in one of our new full extra Mercedes models with free WiFi & bottled water in the company of a highly experienced, knowledgeable & considerate Tour driver. Visit the highlights including the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & changing of the guards, and set off along the deep blue colours of the Aegean sea to explore the Temple of Poseidon. A Skip-the-line Ticket service is included as well as an option to have lunch by the sea in Sounion as well as an expert Archaeological guide for all groups of 8 or more (groups of 1 to 7 by request). With door to door return transfer to your hotel or cruise ship, this comprehensive and 'go at your own pace' tour aims to provide you with one of the most outstanding experiences of your visit.

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Start Time

Before 10 Minutes

Pickup Details

We pickup from all Central Athens Locations and the Cruise port at your convenience. If your location in not listed we will be in touch with you after booking to confirm it with you. AIRBNB'S: For Airbnb's please provide the exact address. Please be outside your residence for pickup in case of limited parking or waiting time for your driver. LUGGAGE: If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle AIRPORT PICKUP: For the Airport and locations outside of Athens there may be a supplement. We will advise on booking.

What To Expect


1. Acropolis Our day in Athens starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens & surrounded by its amazing cyclopedian wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. The Acropolis houses all of the Temples such as the Temple of Athena Nike, the huge gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. 1 hour
2. Teatro Di Dioniso Considered to be the world’s oldest theatre and constructed in the 6th Century BC, this theater would have seen the very fist performances of ancient plays by Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus, and Aristophanes among others & was home to. an annual spring drama festival. 10 minutes
3. Tempio Di Athena Nike Located on the top of the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike (or 'Viktory') is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and constructed around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
4. Herod Atticus Odeon An impressive & fully renovated Roman theater. Completed in AD 161 and dedicated to the wife of a rich benefactor, the Theater hosts a vibrant public program each Summer. 10 minutes
5. Propylaea The Propylaia is the classical Greek Doric building complex that served as the ceremonial entrance to the Acropolis and through which you will enter
6. Eretteo An ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion is unique in its construction and was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
7. Parthenon Considered widely as a masterpiece of science, engineering and culture, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena and would have originally housed her impressive statue. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, some of which can be seen in the nearby Museum. 30 minutes
8. Acropolis Museum Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site. 1 hour
9. Panathenaic Stadium Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble 30 minutes
10. The Academy of Athens Stop at Panepistimiou str, for the Athenian Trilogy – the three elegant buildings: The University, The Academy and The Library. 10 minutes
11. National Library of Greece The National Library of Greece 10 minutes
12. Hellenic Parliament The Parliament and center of current political life in Athens 10 minutes
13. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens University of Athens 10 minutes
14. Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio Colossal temple at the center of Athens dedicated to the God Zeus, head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC and the temple was home to a richly adorned statue, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. 20 minutes
15. Arch of Hadrian Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location 10 minutes
16. Presidential Mansion A short stop at the The Neoclassical Maximos Mansion, also called the Greek “White House”. Official residence of the Prime Minister of Greece since 1982 5 minutes
17. National Garden Formally built as a Royal Gardens for queen Amalia, the National Gardens are a beautiful oasis in the city running alongside some of Athens most prominent landmarks
18. Plateia Syntagmatos Main square of Athens housing the Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics. 15 minutes
19. Monastiraki Square at the heart of the Old-Town is a vibrant center of life in the city
20. Plaka Leading from Monastiraki Square, the Plaka neighborhood bustles with markets, bars, Cafes & Restaurants.
21. Athens LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch. During the summer months, our default location for lunch is by the sea in Sounion and at other times in Athens. Please note that alcoholic drinks are not included. 1 hour
22. Lake Vouliagmeni Included in Greece’s NATURA 2000 Sites of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Thermal and Mineral rich waters of the lake have been a SPA retreat for centuries.
23. Tomba Del Milite Ignoto At the tomb you will see the impressive changing of the guard’s ceremony, with the iconic 'Evzone' guards in their traditional uniform. 10 minutes
24. Glyfada Beach An upmarket Suburb & Start of the Athens Riviera with Wonderful Sea Views from our Coastal Route
25. Lagonisi Simply one of the most beautiful stretches of Coastal scenery in Europe. Elevated views out to sea, the rugged coastline and the deep blue and contrasting greens of the landscape together with the small settlements along the way make this an amazing spectacle.
26. Temple of Poseidon Located 70 meters on a clifftop at the tip of the Athens Peninsula this amazing temple was dedicated to the God Poseidon. It was the last thing Ancient sailors saw on leaving port & the first site on return with many legends to tell. It is especially beautiful at sunset & a perfect final location for your tour 40 minutes

Additional Info


  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Groups of 1 to 7. ADDING AN EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: Your knowledgeable tour driver will inform you en-route but can not enter archaeological sites. On request we can add a Licensed Archaeological Expert Guide to accompany you through the Acropolis and other Athens sites. Contact us by meessage after booking if you would like this addition
  • Groups of 8+. AN EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: is included at the Acropolis only. Extended guiding to the other Athens sites on request.
  • TAILOR YOUR TOUR: If you would like to add a further site, such as the National Archaeological Museum, Omit one of the existing sites, or need an airport transfer for example then please let us know directly.
  • ROUTE. In order to provide the best experience for your day we reserve the right to alter the tour route or omit sites in the case of issues such as time constraints or local factors such as site closing times & road closures. For persons returning to Cruise ships, we recommend start times of 07:30 or 08:30 to avoid time pressure.
  • TOUR UPDATES BETWEEN MARCH 11th to 19th: Tour inclusions and exclusions were updated. For bookings made before this date your previous conditions apply at the time of your original booking.
  • SKIP THE LINE SERVICE. We purchase tickets in advance so you do not need to queue. Tickets are non refundable and for designated entrance times according to the policy of the Archaeological sites. Tickets are not included in the tour price, and the additonal cost per person of 35 Euro plus the administration fee of 20 Euro per group is payable to your driver in cash on the day of your tour. If you already have tickets, please inform us at least two days prior to your tour.

Cancellation Policy


You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Athens for beginners

Published on Jul, 2024

We had such an amazing time on our tour. Our tour guide Petros incredible. He had so much information and answered all our questions. He brought us to all the best sights and a beautiful restaurant on the water for lunch. We highly recommend this tour to get a taste of Athens.

Great tour of Athens

Published on Jul, 2024

Yannis was an excellent guide! He told us all the information and history of each location which was exactly what we wanted from our tour. We covered all of the locations and really enjoyed our time in Athens thanks to our tour guide.

Wonderful day seeing Athens

Published on Jul, 2024

Our driver Pedro’s was extremely professional and very helpful all day. We did not do the lunch option. We asked Pedro’s if there was a nice cafe on way out of Athens along the beach as we heading to Cape Sounion. Very happy with our stop off. Once our guide left us Pedro’s our driver provided knowledgeable about the areas we were going through to get to Cape Sounion. Maria our guide in Athens was very knowledgeable and professional as well. We both enjoyed our day. If it is your first trip to Athens I would recommend as you get back ground knowledge about what you are seeing. Worth the money, Thankyou to the team.

Great tour. Go early to beat the heat in summer.

Published on Jul, 2024

This was a nice tour. We were a small private group and paid extra for a guide which was wonderful. If you go in summer definitely go early as it does get hot. After seeing the sites our driver directed us to a fantastic local restaurant to get Gyros at. The food was fantastic and a true authentic places locals who to. The only changes I would make would be for the guide, and really even the driver when driving, would be to use headsets. We have done many tours at various sites in Greece and Italy and even with a small group they really come in handy. The other possible improvement would be a slightly larger vehicle. The driver and vehicle were very nice, but as a group of 7 it was a tight squeeze with 6 in back and 1 in front.

BEST highlight Athens trip in a day!

Published on Jul, 2024

This highlights of Athens trip was AMAZING, our driver Petro (Peter) is exceptional!!! He is so knowledgeable of ancient Greece history, so professional and super friendly, the lunch right beside the ocean is superb, staff is friendly and food tastes good too, Definitely recommend?!!

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