• Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill standing 156 meters above sea level and about 70 meters above the city of Athens. The Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city’s patroness, was designed by architects Iktinos, Kallikratis, and possibly Phidias in the 5th century BC. Visitors can also explore the Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids and the Propylaea.
• Parthenon - The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, revered as the city’s patron. Construction began in 447 BC and concluded in 438 BC, with decorative work continuing until 432 BC. It is the most significant surviving structure of Classical Greece, often seen as the pinnacle of the Doric order’s development. Its decorative sculptures are considered masterpieces of Greek art.
• Erechtheion - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the Acropolis’s north side, primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
• Temple of Athena Nike - The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.
• Theatre of Dionysus - The Theatre 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.
• Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, also known as Herodion, is a stone Roman theatre structure situated on the southwest slope of the Acropolis.
• Acropolis Museum - The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum dedicated to the findings from the Acropolis of Athens. It was built to house every artifact discovered on the rock and surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The museum also stands over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. Founded in 2003, the museum’s organization was established in 2008, and it opened to the public on June 20, 2009. It showcases over 4,250 objects across 14,000 square meters.
• Panathenaic Stadium - The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is the world’s oldest operating stadium, having hosted the Olympic Games three times. It is the only major stadium globally constructed entirely of white marble.
• Temple of Olympian Zeus - Like the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus has been a prominent Athenian landmark for centuries. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, an outdoor ancient temple of Athena, is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, the chief of the Olympian Gods. Its impressive history and partial destruction make it an intriguing site to study, and its size attracts many tourists. It is surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It is within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 meters east of the Acropolis and south of Syntagma Square.
• Arch of Hadrian - The Arch of Hadrian, commonly known as Hadrian’s Gate in Greek, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the eastern city’s complex of structures, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
• Zappeion - The Zappeion is a large, palatial building adjacent to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is typically used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private, and is one of the city’s most renowned modern landmarks.
• National Garden - The National Garden, or Royal Garden, is a public park (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and extends south to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Kalimarmaro. The Garden also contains some ancient ruins, alongside busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece’s first governor, and the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard, as well as celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.
• Hellenic Parliament - The Hellenic Parliament is Greece’s Parliament, housed in the Parliament House (Old Royal Palace), overlooking Constitution Square in Athens. The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of King Othon, is located in Syntagma Square, along with the Unknown Soldier Monument, which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard.
• Syntagma Station - Syntagma Square is Athens’s central square, named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant following a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, which has housed the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social perspective, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Visitors can witness the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, now the Parliament House, above Athens’s central square.
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is a vital part of modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the country’s oldest university, founded by the Royal Decree of April 22, 1837, under the name “Othonian University,” as Otto of Bavaria, the first king of modern Greece, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first location was a neoclassical house on the north slope of the Acropolis hill, originally the home of architect Stamatis Kleanthis (today, the Museum of the University’s History is housed there).
• The Academy of Athens - The Academy of Athens is Greece’s national academy and the country’s highest research establishment. Established in 1926, its founding principle traces back to the historical Academy of Plato, and it operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy’s main building is one of Athens’s major landmarks.
• National Library of Greece - The National Library (Vallianeion) is a magnificent neoclassical reading room that once housed over 2 million books and manuscripts, including 5,200 manuscripts with over 300 Greek New Testament manuscripts and handwritten renditions of works by Aristotle, Plato, and Homer.
• Plaka - Plaka is Athens’s oldest and most charming district, located right below the Acropolis. Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions, and houses with red tiles and balconies adorned with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood. Greek literature often refers to Plaka as the neighborhood of the Gods. Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristic of the area.
• Monastiraki - Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks, including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora, and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.
• Hadrian’s Library - Once the city’s most luxurious public building, Hadrian’s Library was erected around AD 132. It features an internal courtyard and pool bordered by 100 columns.
• Stoa of Attalos - The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC.
• Ancient Agora of Athens - The agora was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. It is the best representation of a city-state’s response to accommodate the social and political order of the polis. The literal meaning of the word “agora” is “gathering place” or “assembly.”
• Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre - The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens, which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the Stavros Niarchos Park. The $861 million project was completed in 2016 and was donated to the Greek state in 2017.
• Flisvos Marina - Enjoy idyllic beaches as you leave Athens with a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastal road, one of Greece’s most beautiful coastlines. The Flisvos Marina is a large marina located in the Palaio Faliro district. Numerous private luxury yachts are docked in the marina, which also features a park with a children’s playground and various restaurants, cafes, and bars, making it a popular recreational spot for Athens residents and visitors. The marina also houses the facilities of the Nautical Club of Palaio Faliro.
• Alimos - Alimos Marina is the largest marina in the Balkans and one of the most popular marinas in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is a welcoming attraction for sea and yachting enthusiasts. The facilities and services provided ensure a pleasant experience for visitors and a safe environment for boats. It has an excellent strategic position, being near the city center, the port of Piraeus, and 40 minutes from the International Airport El. Venizelos.
• Lake Vouliagmeni - Lake Vouliagmeni is a natural brackish lake with healing properties located in Vouliagmeni, Athens. Its waters range from 50 to 100 meters deep and maintain a temperature of 22°C to 29°C, indicating a connection with the Aegean volcanic arc at some depth.
• Varkiza - Varkiza is a town and suburb of greater Athens, linked with Poseidonos Avenue just east of Vouliagmeni.
• Anavyssos - Anavyssos is a region and settlement in southeastern Attica on the Athenian Riviera, located a short distance from the sea. A notable feature of Anavyssos is the area where salt flats once existed.
• Temple of Poseidon - Cape Sounion is a promontory on the Athens Riviera, noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of Athens’s Golden Age. Its remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the Aegean Sea. Although only ruins remain, visitors are captivated by the landscape’s natural beauty. It is possible to witness one of the most beautiful sunsets of your life. A stop for a meal can also be arranged.

• Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
• Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
• English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
• Bottled water
• On-board WiFi
• Mobile Chargers
• Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Private transportation - Tour

• Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
• The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
• The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees
• Private transportation

On our single-day excursion in Athens, you’ll get to experience the city’s iconic locations, visit the illustrious Acropolis and Parthenon, and relish an afternoon trip to Cape Sounion which offers unparalleled views.

Get ready to uncover the remarkable gems of Athens, like the Parthenon. Wander around key attractions such as the Greek Parliament, the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), the National Library, and the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Our journey continues with a visit to Cape Sounion, offering a panoramic outlook over the Sea. Here, you may get to witness the most gorgeous sunset. En route to Sounion, we’ll pause at the Vouliagmeni Lake. The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built in 44 B.C., boasts numerous preserved original Doric columns.
Eliminate the stress of maneuvering your way to Sounion as this tour ensures seamless travel allowing you to unwind and delight in pre-arranged activities or a pleasant meal at a local restaurant with stunning sea vistas.

• You’ll have ample free time for photography.
• Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
• Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
• Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
• Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
• The Acropolis & the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio are closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.

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