Athens: City Highlights Private Tour with Temple of Poseidon
ID: GYG409789-743546
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Combine the top sights in Athens with the beauty of the Greek Riviera on this private tour. See sights like the Acropolis, the House of Parliament, the Theatre of Dionysus, and the Temple of Poseidon.
Discover the highlights of Athens on this family-friendly tour as you see sights like the acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, Prime Minister’s residence, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Journey through the Greek Riviera on the way to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.
Be picked up from you accommodation in Athens or Pireas in an air-conditioned Mercedes and head to the Acropolis. See the Parthenon that was dedicated to the goddess Athena at Parthenos and the entrance to the sacred area at Propylea. View the columns of the 420 BC temple of Athena and Nike.
Stroll pass the Erechtheion with its maidens statues, the Roman theater of Odeon of Herodus Atticus, and an ancient Greek Theatre of Dionysus. Step into Greek mythology as you see the Hill of Ares where the god Ares is said to have had a trial.
Visit the Temple of Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium which hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Drive by the Prime Minister’s residence at Maximou Mansion which was the former royal palace.
Continue past the House of Parliament and stop at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to watch the changing of the guard. Head up to the highest point of in Athens at Lycabettus Hill to capture pictures of panoramic city views.
Get out of the city on a scenic coastal road through the Greek Riviera. Travel through some of Athens’ suburbs and resort areas like Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Lagonisi on your way to the stunning coastal temple of Poseidon at Sounion.
Have the option to stop to purchase lunch or have a coffee break on the waterfront. Return to your accommodation in Athens.
Highlights
- Step back in time at the Acropolis as you admire the Parthenon and Parthenos
- Stand in the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic games happened
- Watch the changing of the presidential guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Relax on a scenic drive through the winding roads of the Greek Riviera
- Visit the Temple of Poseidon which is perched on a cliff overlooking the sea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The order of the suggested itinerary may change due to circumstances beyond the supplier's control
• Reduced admission is a available to the archaeological sites (50%) for visitors, and those aged 6-25 from countries outside the EU, and EU citizens aged over 65
• The reduced admission is available for everybody from Nov. 1st to March 31st
• There is free is admission for visitors aged 25 and under from the EU, children under age 5 from outside the EU, and university students aged over 25 from countries of the EU (a certificate certifying tuition and duration of study is necessary)
Admission is free on, March 6th, April 18th, May 18th, the last weekend of September, October 28th, and the first Sunday of every month, from Nov. 1st to March 31st
• Entrance fees to the sites:
Acropolis: 12 Euros
Temple of Zeus: 8 Euros
Temple of Poseidon: 8 Euros
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants who are over 16 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or proof of medical complications preventing vaccination. Participants between 12 and 15 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 18 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 3 months. All participants who are under 18 years old must present a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Your driver will be waiting for you outside your accommodation at the scheduled pickup time unless the requested pickup location is in a pedestrian zone or is it not accessible by vehicles. In this case an alternative pickup location will be provided. Please be outside 5-10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
