The adventure of Athens best and Poseidon's temple in cape Sounion
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Highlights of Athens and Sounion tour
• All significant monuments and sites in Athens in approx. 4 hours
• The coastline of Athens, the riviera of Athens
• The Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion
• English-speaking driver
• Travelers can customize the tour within the itinerary!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is formal
Athens International Airport transfers can be arranged on request at an extra cost !
Important note: You will have a professional English-speaking driver with good knowledge of the history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you'd like to have one, we can arrange it for you at an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject to availability on bookings day!
We suggest that you have your admission tickets pre-purchased as there is a chance not to find availability, please note that we can buy the tickets for you in advance -under a small service fee
What To Expect
Piraeus
Pick up from your cruise ship pier at Piraeus port. We will drive along the coastal road of Saronic Gulf to enjoy the Piraeus and Athens riviera. The Port of Piraeus is the chief seaport of Athens, Greece, located on the Saronic Gulf on the western coasts of the Aegean Sea. Piraeus port is the largest port in Greece, home to Europe's biggest passenger port, and as such is a huge draw for cruise ships from around the world bringing tourists eager to explore this centuries-old city, and one of the largest in Europe. But yet another major draw is the fact that it's easy to visit Athens because it's located nearby. The Greek capital city of Athens is just 12 kilometers or 7 miles from Piraeus port. We will drive directly to the Acropolis to admire the Temple of Democracy!
Athens
Welcome to Athens, the historical capital of Europe. Welcome to the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation. Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities. It’s recorded history spanning around 3.400 years and it is being inhabited since the 11th millennium B.C. E. Today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multi- cultural modern personality as well as the infrastructure and facilities. The perfect Mediterranean climate with the legendary greek sunlight, the unique combination of glorious history with modern, urban innovation, the coexistence of great culture with astonishing natural beauty, the high standard hotel accommodation,
Options
Minibus up 15 passengers
PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a private tour just for you, your family, and your friends ROUTE PLANNER: We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Athens where your tour starts and we will drop you off back TRAVEL WITH STYLE: Groups of 1-3 Mercedes sedan or similar, 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan, 8-15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter A/C, Leather Interior Pickup included
Minivan up to 7 Passengers
PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a private tour just for you, your family, and your friends ROUTE PLANNER: We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Athens where your tour starts and we will drop you off back TRAVEL WITH STYLE: Groups of 1-3 Mercedes sedan or similar, 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan, 8-15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter A/C, Leather Interior Pickup included
Group up to 11 p. / Minibus
PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a private tour just for you, your family, and your friends ROUTE PLANNER: We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Athens where your tour starts and we will drop you off back TRAVEL WITH STYLE: Groups of 1-3 Mercedes sedan or similar, 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan, 8-15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter A/C, Leather Interior Pickup included
Sedan up to 3 passengers
PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a private tour just for you, your family, and your friends ROUTE PLANNER: We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Athens where your tour starts and we will drop you off back TRAVEL WITH STYLE: Groups of 1-3 Mercedes sedan or similar, 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan, 8-15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter A/C, Leather Interior Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group
A professional English speaking tour driver
Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
Gratuities
Food and drinks
English-speaking licensed tour guide (We can arrange for a tour guide for you with an extra cost)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fun day in Athens with Michael.
30janiss,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael is a fun and informed guide who toured us around Athens. He is obviously experienced and organized so there was no downtime while we were escorted from one site to another. He is a fountain of information with a great sense of humor. We highly recommend him to people with high energy and a desire to learn about Athens history and sights and food.
Temple of Poseidon is Amazing
Rbben,Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived in Piraeus by cruise ship. Our driver was waiting for us in a large comfortable car. Since we had been to Athens a number a of times before - we wanted to just visit the Plaka and then go outside of Athens, Unfortunately for us there was a major bicycle race closing down most of downtown (it was a Sunday). Our drive was heroic in navigating the streets to get us to the Plaka. From there we drove south to Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon. A great drive with beautiful views. The Temple of Poseidon is well worth the visit, if you have the time. We arrived back at our cruise ship timely. I highly recommend Athens Tours
Excellent Driver with MB minivan for 8 hour tour in Athens
BruceW767,Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver was excellent and very professional. He picked us up at the cruise port ex as Carly as was planned. He drove very safe. His command of the English language was excellent as well.
Brilliant Athens and Cape Sounion
308glenday,Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Panayotis (Peter) was an amazing guide as he showed us the highlights of Athens and sunset at Cape Sounion. The private tour was tailored to our requests and exceeded all our expectations. Peters love of the city and area was demonstrated throughout the tour. He was a very safe driver and we enjoyed every minute with him.
PANAYOTIS is an Amazing Guide for Athens!!
G L,Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Panayotis (Peter) made our private day long tour a highlight of my three week vacation!! We shared a very long & adventurous day together and Peters experience of having lived a few years in Calgary allowed him to personalize our day beautifully!! He was also very accommodating in taking us to eat at a restaurant that we wanted to experience and it was as amazing as we had hoped. Panayotis’ love for his country, his people and the rich history of Athens and Greece in general shone through the *entire day* I HIGHLY Recommend Booking your tour with this company and Especially- with Panayotis!!
Great
D2920YWsharonl,Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private 12hour tour with Panayotis and he was the best . He catered the tour for us showing the highlights is Athens and so much more
Day of driving, but great guide
Pejola6772,Sep 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great guide Panos, drove us around to see the sights around Athens and down to Poseidon Temple. A lot of driving involved in this trip and traffic is terrible, so you loose a lot of time on the road. We went to Acropolis first and then Poseidon then back to Athens after a lunch stop. Your guide cannot come with you due to legalities. So it is drive and drop, but Panos was full of information to share before and after site visits. Tour was only meant to be 8 hours but went for at least 9 and half due to traffic. If you have time, I would do Poseidon and Athens separately so you get to see more of the sights in Athens. Whilst we saw sights I feel like we missed out on so much. I would recommend a full day in Athens, so not to miss the main sites there and not feel rushed.
Panos our tour guide is the best!
Rachel Kavita,Jul 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked airport transfers and one day tour with them, our flight was delayed but the driver was waiting patiently at the arrivals, got us safely into our hotel. We changed our next day tour time in the evening before and they respected it, Panos our tour guide arrived at our hotel in time. He gave us history of Acropolis and other attractions and then drove us to temple of Poseidon, in return, he suggested his favorite seafood restaurant and that did not disappoint, food was delicious. Panos was very respectful and accommodative, whether we wanted picture at attractions or finding McDonalds for our child. He was flexible with time and we did not feel being pushed for time. He created instant friendship with my son that he remembers him after coming back home. Overall a wonderful tour that made even more special by Panos.
Day trip on Good Friday in Greece
Sherpa260880,May 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time and the service was great. Our driver explained the area and gave tips on local foods .
A wet mess
RStephen S,Jan 13, 2019
- Review from Viator
1.00Too much time in the car with no assistance ( umbrella, plastic bag, anything) with the unfortunate weather. Let off at the sites in the pouring wind-swept rain with a meeting time when finished. God forbid he should get wet.
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