Athens, The Acropolis and Cape Sounion Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Highlights

Travel to Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon
No need to bring food with you—lunch is included
Stay connected as you travel—on-board Wi-Fi is included

Summary

After morning pickup at your hotel or other designated meeting point, climb aboard an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi for a comfortable journey. Begin with a city sightseeing tour that takes you past some of Athens's most important contemporary monuments including the Panathinaikon Stadium (home of the first modern Olympic Games), Presidential Palace, National Library, Catholic Cathedral, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of Parliament House. No visit to Athens would be complete without a stop at the mighty Acropolis that rises above the city. Walk among its sacred ancient monuments such as the Parthenon, Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion, and delve even deeper into the history of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with an optional visit to the New Acropolis Museum. Rest and recharge with an included lunch of typical Greek cuisine at the Amalia Hotel across from the beautiful National Gardens. In the afternoon, leave the bustle of the city behind and travel along scenic coastal roads past sea coves and beaches like Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza on the way to Cape Sounion. Here, be greeted by spectacular views of the Saronic Gulf and its many islands, with the ancient Temple of Poseidon towering above the Aegean Sea. Explore the archaeological site and learn about the many legends that surrounded it, including a story from The Odyssey in which Menelaus stops at the sanctuary during his return from Troy to bury his helmsman. Relax on the return coach ride to Athens, where the full-day tour concludes back at your original departure point in the early evening.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

This is the perfect tour for travelers with limited time in Athens. Enjoy a sightseeing tour that showcases the old and the new, to give you a full understanding of Athens’ history. Save hours of research time, and let a guide take care of the itinerary planning instead. Highlights include the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympic Zeus, Parliament House, the Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion, and The Panathenaic Stadium.

What’s included?

Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Entrance fees to Acropolis,Acropolis Museum and Temple of Poseidon not included.
Clients without prepaid tickets will pay locally in the bus in order to avoid the lines
Drinks
Pick up service from port, airport, airbnb and private residences not available
Entry/Admission - Panathenaic Stadium
Entry/Admission - Acropolis
Entry/Admission - Parthenon
Entry/Admission - Temple of Poseidon

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
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.

Operator Website

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