Full-Day Experience In Athens & Temple of Poseidon
Discover the essence of Athens in a single day, combining world-famous monuments with coastal beauty. Visit the iconic Acropolis and walk through the heart of the city, where ancient history blends with lively neighborhoods. See the Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympic Games, and take in neoclassical landmarks and hidden corners full of local charm. In the afternoon, drive along the scenic Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion to admire the Temple of Poseidon, dramatically perched above the Aegean Sea. Ideal for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Athens and its surroundings in one well-paced day.
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Full-Day Experience In Athens & Temple of Poseidon
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What's included in Full-Day Experience In Athens & Temple of Poseidon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Acropolis
Includes: Parthenon Erechteion Temple of Athena Nike Odeon of Herodus Atticus Theatre of Dionysis Start your tour at the Acropolis, crowned by the Parthenon—the most celebrated monument of ancient Greece. Built in the 5th century BC under the leadership of Pericles and designed with the artistic genius of Pheidias, the Parthenon was dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron goddess. Its perfect proportions and exquisite sculptures embody the ideals of Athens’ golden age, reflecting the city’s triumph over the Persians, the birth of democracy, and its unmatched cultural achievements.
Continue to the Panathenaic Stadium, originally built in 330 BC for the Panathenaic Games and rebuilt in marble by Herodes Atticus in 144 AD to hold 60,000 spectators. Abandoned after the rise of Christianity, it was excavated in the 19th century and hosted the Zappas Olympics before being restored for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Today, it remains the only stadium in the world constructed entirely of marble.
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Stop outside the Presidential Mansion to witness the Changing of the Guards, where the Evzones—elite ceremonial soldiers in traditional dress—perform their precise, synchronized routine, honoring Greece’s heritage and national symbols.
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pick up/ Drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Professional English speaking Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of History
- Licensed Guide to accompany you into archeological sites
- Airport pick-up is optional and comes with additional cost
- Entrance Fees to archeological sites and museums
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child seat uppon request
- Travel time is included in tour duration
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the various sites.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather in Greece can be hot and sunny.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
In case of hotel/apartment pick up, driver will wait for you outside. In case of port pick up, driver will wait for you at the arrival area holding a signboard with your name. Pick up from airport comes with additional cost.
