full day Athens and Sounio tour

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About the ride (Aprox. 8 Hours)

Your ride will begin with your pick up by your English-speaking driver from your accommodation in Athens.

Athens sightseeing is one of the dream of a lifetime tours for many visitors and at the same time difficult to decide which the first stop will be as too many places to see. First stop though for you will be the Acropolis Hill & the modern Acropolis Museum where you will definitely stand astonished admiring the beauty of the temples on the top of the sacred hill with outstanding Parthenon the symbol of the western civilization and after that you will have another journey in history stralling around the the modern Acropolis Museum with its impressive statues and artifacts found in the area.

After the visit to the museum you may stroll down the Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, and stop to admire the ancient Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus where famous artists from all over the world perform during the spring to autumn festivals. Walking a bit more you will have the chance to meet Plaka – Monastiraki and the ancient Agora, where you can find shops cafes etc Next stop is the Constitution Square, which is the meeting point for the locals but the visitors as well. There you may watch the Marching and the Change of Guards. Your tour will be complete visiting Panathenaic Stadium known as Kallimarmaro (beautifull marbles in Greek).

As soon as you finish exploring downtown Athens, you will visit on of the best spectacular viewing points in town, the Lycabettus Hill, The extraordinary panoramic view stretches all the way to the Port of Piraeus where you can enjoy the scenery and capture fantastic moments with your camera..

From there you will head towards the Cape Sounio approximately 65 kilometers away from the center of Athens, On the way, you will pass through the beautiful Athenian Riviera, wonderful coastline and plenty of beaches and luxurious hotels. The cosmopolitan areas of Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni are all widely known for its bars, cafes and seaside restaurants which attract people all over Athens. During your trip you will also pass from Vouliagmeni Lake a must-see geological phenomenon and natural spa by the sea where you may have a quick stop.

Then you will end up to the majestic Temple of Poseidon. The temple was dedicated to the God of the sea, Poseidon, and was considered a sacred place of worship. Standing on the highest point of the rock and surrounded by 3 seas, it was an important maritime navigational point as well as a sign of hope for sailors returning to Athens after many days at sea. The Cape except for the monumental remains of the temple also offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Aegean sea and nearby islands and a fantastic sunset to remember!

After exploring the Temple of Poseidon, your driver will take you to a traditional Greek tavern by the sea to have dinner according to your preferences (fish, meat vegetarian, vegan etc) while enjoying the view and cool breeze of Aegean in an authentic experience.

Your tour will end returning to Athens along the same relaxing coastal route, and your driver for the day will drive you back at your hotel or apartment.
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Price includes
• Pickup and drop off from your accommodation
• Well-maintained vehicle with an English-speaking driver
• Free wifi onboard
• Fuel and tolls
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Water and snacks

Not included
• Entrance fees for all sites museums etc
• Official tour guide
• Lunch, meals and beverages
• Tips and gratuities

Terms of service
• It is very important to note that the drivers are not licensed official tour guide for the local attractions and therefore will not accompany you into the sites. However you may, hire a professional tour guide at an extra cost where is available.
• Your drivers will gladly provide you with their local knowledge and personal tips and recommendations during the trip. But as your safety is top priority, please refrain from distracting the driver during demanding and hard driving conditions
• Your drivers will always drop you off and pick you up the closest to your stop respecting the local traffic code and rules.