Athens & Sounio Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

This is a great opportunity to experience the best of both Athens and Sounio on this thrilling private day excursion with a private vehicle. Acropolis Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Zeus, and the Temple of Poseidon are just a few of the sights you can see in one day, making it the perfect option for time-constrained travellers.

The Acropolis,which dominates the center of modern Athens,was the ancient city’s most important and majestic sanctuary,dedicated primarily to its patron goddess,Athena.

Dionysus’ Theater or Dionysus’ Theater
Elefthereos is the most important known open-air theater in ancient Athens and is regarded as the world’s first theater.It was about 3 meters above the temple and was part of Elefthereos’ sanctuary.Dionysos was the main venue for Attic drama because it hosted the Great Dionysia,Athens’ largest theatrical festival.

The magnificent Odeon of Herodes Atticus was the final great structure constructed in antiquity in the Acropolis area.It was a typical Roman amphitheater from imperial times,with a capacity of at least 5,000 people.The monument was renovated in the 1950s and has since hosted cultural events, mostly in the context of the Athens Festival.

A particular main entrance going into the inside is a common feature to religious locations.It was customary in ancient Greek architecture for any significant religious site to have a primary gate.This major gateway,the Propylaia,has taken on a unique significance in Acropolis.It is neither only a gate going into the sacred area,nor is it only an architectural appendage to the main temple complex.The Propylaia play an exquisite and one-of-a-kind role.They represent the magnanimous nature of the Athenian Acropolis.This is why,rather of being a simple gate,the Propylaia is magnificently built as a complex and harmonious public monument.

Parthenon is known as one of the most significant cultural places in the world as a permanent icon of ancient Greece,democracy and Western civilization.It began in 447 BC and work on building in just nine-year period (the season record) and in 438 BC,was finished.
The task of embellishment began in 438 and finished in 432 BC.

A temple dedicated to Goddess Athena and Nike on the sacred rock.
It was built approximately 420 BC and is the first full ionic temple in the Acropolis.

An exquisite edifice with special attributes and architectural form on the north side of the Acropolis rock.According to legend,it was here that Poseidon and Goddess Athena battled for the city’s name.

It’s also called the Olympeion or Temple of Olympian Zeus and builted in honor of the father of gods, Zeus who was living at the Mt Olympus summit.

The Hadrian’s Gate in Athens is a Roman arch.It was created in honor of him during his stay in 131 AD and provides entrance to the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

One of the most important cultural monuments in Athens and in Greece in general is the Panathinaiko Stadium.It is otherwise known as Kallimarmaro and survives to this day in very good condition.As it is mentioned in its name,at this stage the goddess Athena was worshiped and for this reason competitions were organized in her honor every year.As a project it was completed before the 6th century BC,but in its final form with the precious marble it arrived after a long time.

The Evzones execute the renowned “changing of guard” on Syntagma,in front of the Unknown Soldier monument,every hour.Two Evzones come in front of the monument of the Unknown Soldier to take the place of their colleagues.The Evzones who until then stood motionless guarding the monument,start an impressive gait by stretching their limbs which is a great spectacle.The same steps are followed by the Evzones who are going to replace them.When the show,which lasts about 15 minutes,is over,the Evzones stand still to guard the monument while their tired colleagues return to their barracks to rest.

The monument of the Unknown Soldier is used as a reference point and tribute to the dead Greek soldiers on the two national celebrations of Greece of 25/3/1821 & 28/8/1940

The Greek Parliament is a timeless icon that is part of greek cultural memory today.The structure has evolved,altered,and updated through the years.

Syntagma Square is one of Athens’ most central squares,and possibly the largest in the city center.

This building intimately connected with Greek history and served as the Greek National Assembly’s first permanent place.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible

• Full Day Private Tour
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• Wifi, USB charger
• Transport by luxury air conditioned vehicle
• Skip the line to buy site tickets
• Bottled water
• Pick up-Drop off service from hotel,port,airport,airbnb and apartments
• English-speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge.Not certified to accompany you to any site.

• Entrance Fees for all attractions 45€
• Lunch
• Licensed Tour guide provided at an additional cost 300€ upon request and depending on availability

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• This Tour is Provided by Xenon Travel Greece.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.