Why choose this Greece tour ?
The Athens & Cape Sounion Tour is a full-day tour that takes visitors through Greece’s history, culture, and stunning coastal landscapes. Starting in Athens, visitors can explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Temple of Olympian Zeus. The tour then takes them along the scenic Athens Riviera, where they drive towards Cape Sounion. The Temple of Poseidon, located on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea, is a must-see for its stunning sunsets and stories of Greek gods and heroic myths. This tour offers an unforgettable experience for history lovers and adventurers.
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What makes Athens and Cape Sounion Tour a unique experience ?
The Acropolis Hill is the starting point for this tour. There, you’ll get to admire all the masterpieces from the Golden Age of Athens, including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
The Acropolis Museum, with 8,000 square meters (90,000 square feet) of display space and a complete range of visitor amenities, presents the narrative of life on the Athenian Acropolis and its surroundings.
We’ll also drive to the Panathenaic Stadium, where the revival of the Olympic Games took place in 1896 and you’ll get to see Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Zeus as well.
You will be able to admire the Evzones in their wonderful uniforms and the Presidential Mansion, once used as the King’s Palace, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the National Library.
In order to get there, a coastal route is followed, all along the Athenian Riviera. A magical view to the Saronic Gulf is offered as we pass through splendid suburban areas, such as Palaio Faliro, Glyfada, Varkiza and Vouliagmeni. Our final destination is Cape Sounion.
There, you’ll be able to visit the Temple of Poseidon, famous worldwide for its panoramic view to the Aegean Sea. If the sky is clear enough, you may get to see all seven nearby islands.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Professional driver with knowledge in history (not licended tour guide to accompany you in any site)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Royal Trip.
- 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.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
