Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip

Highlights

  • Great for history buffs—see the Acropolis Museum, and the Parthenon

  • Travel with ease between dispersed sites in an air-conditioned coach

  • Access incredible photo opportunities, such as the Temple of Poseidon

Summary

Morning Athens Sightseeing Tour:
 Begin your morning Athens sightseeing tour with a pickup from your Athens hotel, or alternatively, at a meeting point in central Athens. Relax into your air-conditioned coach and drive to the Acropolis, the ancient citadel of Athens perched high above the city on a rocky outcrop. Head through the gates with your guide, and stroll around the top Acropolis attractions, including the Temple of Athena Nike, Propylea, Erechtheion, and the spectacular Parthenon. 
Having explored these classical masterpieces, continue to the Panathenaic Stadium, the arena that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Snap photos of the all-marble stadium and then drive to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Greek Parliament House in Syntagma Square. Admire the handsome government buildings around the square, and then head along Panepistimiou Street, one of Athens’ main avenues. See St. Dionysius Cathedral with its arcaded portico, and pass the elegant buildings of the University of Athens, National Library, and Academy of Athens. Lastly, pay a visit to the New Acropolis Museum, the ultra-modern museum that houses many of the classical statues, friezes, and artifacts recovered from the Acropolis. After viewing the highlights here, conclude your sightseeing tour, and enjoy free time to relax or have lunch (own expense) at a local taverna before your afternoon tour. 
Afternoon Cape Sounion Trip:
 Reconvene with your coach and leave Athens behind as you journey south to Cape Sounion. As you travel, admire the beautiful beaches of the Saronic Gulf and hear tales of the Cape and its showpiece: the glimmering white Temple of Poseidon. On arrival, leave your coach and walk up to the temple, built high on cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea. Take in the awesome sea views and if it’s clear weather, gaze out over the island of Kea in the distance.
 Admire the Doric columns of the ancient temple and hear about the Greek myths that surround the building. Then, see the inscription made on one of the columns by the English poet Lord Byron in the early 1800s.

 Afterward, travel back to Athens where your tour ends at your hotel or the original start point.

Tour info

Duration
24 hours
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Why take this tour?

This is an excellent pick for time-tight travelers visiting Athens. Make the most of your vacation by combining two tours in a day—a trip to Cape Sounion, and an Athens sightseeing tour. Doing both tours on the same day, means all transport is taken care of, and there are no delays waiting in ticket lines. Highlights include the Parthenon, the Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Temple of Poseidon.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Free Wifi on the coach

  • Free map of Athens

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

  • Entrance fees to Acropolis , Museum , Sounio

  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis

  • Entry/Admission - Parthenon

  • Entry/Admission - Erechtheion

  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Athena Nike

  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Poseidon

  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum

  • Entry/Admission - Propylaea

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

  • Pick up from Piraeus port, airport, airbnb and apartments

  • Entry/Admission - Panathenaic Stadium

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 24h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Chat Tours

About operator:

Established in 1953 and part of a very large and distinguished family - CHAT TOURS operates regularly scheduled motorcoach sightseeing tours from its home base in Athens. Considered the sightseeing authority of Greece, with a wide range of half-day, full day and multi day tours. CHAT TOURS initiated the very first organised escorted coach tours throughout Greece. The same pioneering principles, which resulted in our becoming the foremost name in Greek sightseeing, have led us through to the present day where CHAT TOURS is recognised worldwide as the leader in Greek sightseeing. With CHAT TOURS you will see the Greece most tourists never see. CHAT motorcoach company, takes you through the very heart of Greek civilization, from the famed antiquity of Olympia & Delphi to the recently discovered marvels of Northern Greece - Only CHAT can take you there with such comfort and expertise. Each CHAT professional multilingual guide is trained to give you not just a glimpse, but a unique persp

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