• Athens - Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel, Airbnb apartment, or Piraeus port.
• Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel perched on a rocky outcrop above the city, featuring the remains of several significant ancient buildings, most notably the Parthenon. The term “acropolis” comes from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, “highest point, extremity”) and πόλις (polis, “city”). While many acropoleis exist in Greece, this one is particularly renowned. Evidence suggests the hill was inhabited as early as the fourth millennium BC, but it was Pericles (c. 495–429 BC) in the fifth century BC who oversaw the construction of the site’s most important structures, including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike. The Parthenon and other buildings suffered significant damage during the 1687 siege by the Venetians in the Morean War when a cannonball hit gunpowder stored by the Ottomans in the Parthenon, causing an explosion.
• Parthenon - Atop this sacred hill stands the Parthenon, a masterpiece of ancient Greek architecture, where the grandeur of ancient Greece is etched into every marble piece. This architectural gem embodies the pinnacle of human spirit and creativity, eagerly awaiting the return of its famed sister marbles.
• Temple of Athena Nike - The Temple of Athena Nike, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike, is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis, built around 420 BC. It occupies a prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis, to the right of the entrance, the Propylaea. Unlike the Acropolis proper, a walled sanctuary accessed through the Propylaea, the Victory Sanctuary was open, entered from the Propylaea’s southwest wing and a narrow stair on the north. The bastion’s sheer walls were protected on the north, west, and south by the Nike Parapet, named for its frieze of Nikai celebrating victory and sacrificing to their patronesses, Athena and Nike.
• Erechtheion - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
• Theater of Dionysus - The Theater of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens, located on the south slope of the Acropolis hill. Originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus, the first orchestra terrace was built on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, hosting the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its peak in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus, with a capacity of up to 17,000, and remained in use until the Roman period. It fell into decay during the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated, and restored until the nineteenth century.
• Panathenaic Stadium - Next, visit the stunning Calimarmaro, known today as the Panathenaic Stadium, the venue of the first modern Olympic games, crafted from Pentelic marble, where the Olympic ideals continue to shine.
• Mount Lycabettus - After leaving the beautiful Calimarmaro, drive up to Lycabettus Hill to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and admire the blend of ancient and modern Athens from above.
• Hellenic Parliament - Fast forward thousands of years to the Hellenic Parliament building, which houses the Greek Parliament in an impressive structure in downtown Athens, overlooking Syntagma Square. It is guarded by the presidential guard, consisting of two soldiers in traditional Greek combat uniforms, standing vigil beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guards perform a ceremonial change every hour with remarkable precision and agility.
• Syntagma - Syntagma Square (Constitution Square) is the central square of Athens, named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was compelled to grant following a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843. Located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, which has housed the Greek Parliament since 1934, Syntagma Square is the most significant square in modern Athens, both historically and socially, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. The name Syntagma also refers to the neighborhood surrounding the square.
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial in Syntagma Square, Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to Greek soldiers who died in war, sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard.
• National Library of Greece - The National Library of Greece is located near the center of Athens. Designed by Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, it is part of his renowned Trilogy of neo-classical buildings, including the Academy of Athens and the original building of Athens University. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.
• The Academy of Athens - The Academy of Athens is Greece’s national academy and the highest research institution in the country. Established in 1926, it operates under the Ministry of Education’s supervision. The Academy’s main building is a major landmark in Athens.
• Plaka - Plaka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, nestled around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, featuring labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Built atop the ancient town’s residential areas, Plaka is known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” due to its proximity to the Acropolis and numerous archaeological sites. Enjoy free time for walking and shopping.
• Arch of Hadrian - The Arch of Hadrian, commonly known as Hadrian’s Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens to the complex of structures on the city’s eastern side, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
• Glyfada - Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens, located along the Athens Riviera on the Athens coast, in the southern parts of the Athens Urban Area.
• Voula - Voula is a southern suburb of Athens and former municipality in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, serving as the seat and a municipal unit.
• Lake Vouliagmeni - On the way to Sounio, stop at one of the most idyllic spots, Vouliagmeni Lake, a hidden treasure of Attica’s nature in the heart of the Athenian Riviera. Vouliagmeni Lake (“Sunken Lake”) is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through Mount Hymettus, located south of Vouliagmeni.
• Varkiza - Varkiza is known for its popular beach, which features tennis courts, parkland, fields, restaurants, taverns, complexes, and other amenities.
• Paralia Anavissos - Anavyssos is a town and former municipality in East Attica. Enjoy free time for lunch at a local tavern by the beach.
• Temple of Poseidon - Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) south of Lavrio and 70 kilometers (43 mi) southeast of Athens. The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is a major monument of the Golden Age of Athens. This Doric temple overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at an elevation of almost 60 meters (200 ft).
• Athens - Begin the return journey to Athens.

• Private transportation
• On-board WiFi
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Entry/Admission - Sounio Archeological site
• Entry/Admission - Acropolis (are limited, dated and timed, must be purchased beforehand)
• Licensed tour guide (€450 upon request, subject to availability)
• Gratuities
• Lunch

Embark on a private journey of exploration in Athens and Cape Sounio! Beginning from your hotel in a top-of-the-line vehicle, you’ll experience an all-inclusive day adventure featuring visits to iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, Panathenaic Stadium, and several others. The tour continues on to take you through the picturesque coastal routes of south Attica to the Temple of Poseidon, an ancient sanctuary erected atop a formidable sea cliff. The temple, dedicated to the Greek deity of the seas, offers stunning views of the Aegean Sea.

• Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.