Excursions & day trips

Athens City Tour & Cape Sounion

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£142.00

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Language: English, French

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

Meal included

Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

Guided morning tour of Athens
Parthenon and Acropolis Museum visit
Taverna lunch with views of the Acropolis
Drive to Cape Sounion

What to expect

A tour that combines culture with nature. You'll spend a morning exploring the treasures of ancient Athens, taking in sites such as the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and more before heading to the legendary Cape Sounion.

Your journey through time kicks off with a guided tour through central Athens, passing an array of cultural gems along the way. You'll see the Greek Parliament and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Syntagma Square, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the Academy.

Complete your morning with a tour of the Acropolis and the Parthenon – topped off with a guided visit to the fascinating Acropolis Museum. After a traditional lunch, there's a wonderful scenic drive to Cape Sounion – the southernmost point on the Attica peninsula. Here you'll be treated to great panoramic views across the Aegean Sea – under the watchful eye of the Temple of Poseidon.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Lunch
Entrance fees

What to remember

Wear shoes suitable for walking and bring sunblock
Bring money for refreshments and souvenirs
Bring your passport or official EU identification

Provider

tui-supplier+tui-hellas-ae@musement.com

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Fantastic full day out
From United Kingdom - October 2022

Travelled with a group of friends

55 - 64 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

It was very well organised from start to finish and well worth going to see everything in one day

Activities

Half-day private tour of Athens with Acropolis and Plaka visits

The ancient Greeks left behind a treasure trove of monuments, statues and artefacts in Athens. And on this private tour, you'll take in all the top spots with an expert guide. Exclusively for you and your party, you'll tour highlights including the Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, the Plaka neighbourhood and the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Vassiliki, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Acropolis means “high city” and it usually refers to any settlement built on top of a hill. You'll find many towns in Greece that have an acropolis, but the Acropolis of Athens is certainly the most famous.'You'll start with a guided tour of the Acropolis – with skip-the-line tickets, there'll be no waiting around. Soak up wow-factor views over Athens at the Areopagus – a rocky hill where legend has it the Greek gods would hold court. Let your guide bring history to life as you marvel at ancient landmarks like the Roman Agora, the Theatre of Dionysus and the still-standing columns of the Asklepieion and Parthenon. Then, it's on to the city's Instagram-worthy old quarter, Plaka – the capital's most appealing and historic neighbourhood. Always thronged with a mix of locals and visitors, the pedestrianised lanes are brimming with tavernas whose tables spill onto the streets. Vassiliki says, ‘Athenians call this area “the neighbourhood of the Gods,' as it has been inhabited since the days of ancient Greece. In fact, excavations show that the street layout has barely changed since antiquity.'

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Cape Sounion Afternoon Tour

The Saronic Gulf offers up one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in Greece. Enjoy an afternoon of fresh sea air and wonderful sweeping views with this trip from Athens to Cape Sounion. With a mixture of guided and free time, you'll be able to make the most of the visit to this archaeological site and area of natural beauty.

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Ancient Delphi Tour

Delve into the ancient treasures of Delphi and Thebes on this full-day tour. And both are just a short drive from Athens. You'll visit these well-preserved archaeological sites before an afternoon exploring the charming mountain villages of Levadia and Arachova.

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Athens City Tour & Cape Sounion

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Athens by Night

Athens's fascinating mix of antiquity and contemporary vibrancy is especially evident when the sun goes down. Experience the magic of Athens by night on this excursion, as you take a scenic tour through the city and enjoy dinner and a Greek dance and music show in the historic Plaka district.

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Athens City Tour and Acropolis Museum

A wealth of ancient treasures is packed into central Athens. On this guided morning tour, you'll uncover some of its megastars, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parthenon and Acropolis – and also enjoy a guided visit to the Acropolis Museum.

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Argolis One day

This trip takes you out of Athens and into the open countryside to explore. Beyond the hustle and bustle of the big city, you'll find an array of ancient sites and lesser-known treasures including the Homeric city of Mycenae, the charming seaside town of Nauplion and the remarkable ancient theatre at Epidauros.

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Athens Walking Tour

The compact layout of Athens makes it perfect to explore on foot. Join this guided walking tour of Athens to uncover such landmarks as the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, stroll through the historic Plaka district, and receive expert insight into the mysteries of the Acropolis and the Parthenon.The tour kicks off front of the House of Parliament in Syntagma Square, where you'll take in the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and the change of the famous and colourful Euzony Guards. Then it's a pleasant stroll through the National Gardens and on to the Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Hadrian's Arch.Follow the charming cobbled streets of the Plaka district, heading towards the Acropolis. Here your expert guide will bring to life the Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the Parthenon, the Athenian Agora, the Observatories, the Hill of Democracy, Mars and Philoppapos Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theatre of Dionysis.

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Private Athens City Tour with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum

A wealth of ancient treasures is packed into central Athens. Over the course of a morning, you'll uncover some of its megastars with this private tour. Highlights include the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parthenon and Acropolis – and you'll also enjoy a guided visit to the Acropolis Museum.Kick off with a sightseeing tour of the city's historic core. See the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, Panepistimiou Avenue and much more. Follow a route steeped in legend, taking in landmarks such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the National Library and Syntagma Square – where the Greek parliament is located.Then it's on to the Acropolis, where your guide will bring to life the history behind such seminal structures as the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike – and, of course, the Parthenon. Finish the morning with a guided visit to the award-winning Acropolis Museum. It's built over an archaeological site, which can be surveyed as you enter.

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Athens City Tour & Cape Sounion

What people say about this experience

Excellent