Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour
Private flexible tour combining the Highlights of Athens with a coastal road trip to the Sounion peninsula & amazing clifftop Temple of Poseidon as you relax along the way in one of our new full extra Mercedes models with free WiFi & bottled water in the company of a highly experienced, knowledgeable & considerate Tour driver.
Visit the highlights including the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & changing of the guards, and set off along the deep blue colours of the Aegean sea to explore the Temple of Poseidon.
A Skip-the-line Ticket service is included as well as an option to have lunch by the sea in Sounion as well as an expert Archaeological guide for all groups of 8 or more (groups of 1 to 7 by request).
With door to door return transfer to your hotel or cruise ship, this comprehensive and 'go at your own pace' tour aims to provide you with one of the most outstanding experiences of your visit.
Options
ATHENS HALF DAY
Athens Only: This option visits only the Athens Highlights. Sounion is not visited
Duration: 5 hours
Travel in Style: Superior Sedan or Luxury Mercedes Minivan, or Sprinter. Depending on Group Size. A/C / Free WiFi / Chilled Bottled Water
Pickup included
What's included in Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Athens
PICKUP IN ATHENS. Your friendly Private Tour Driver will be at your Hotel, Cruise Ship or Athens Residence ready to meet you at the agreed time and outline the tour ahead as you make yourself comfortable in one of our new Mercedes Models with complimentary chilled bottled water and Wifi.
Acropolis
Our day starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens & surrounded by its amazing cyclopean' wall, ' wall, wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. The Acropolis is home to the Parthenon, but also many other amazing monuments. You will first enter through the giant ‘Propylaia’ behind which once stood a gold encrusted statue of the Goddess Athena. You will also see the Temple of Athena Nike (or 'Viktory') from 420 BC before other important sites such as the mythical Erechtheion, unique in its construction with its iconic statues of the Caryatids, and the World’s oldest Theatre of Dionysus from the 6th Century BC, which would have seen the very first performances of ancient plays by Sophocles and Euripides among others. The impressive & fully renovated Roman theater, Herodius Atticus, completed in AD 161, also in the site, was dedicated to the wife of a rich benefactor and still hosts a vibrant public summer program.
Parthenon
Considered widely as a masterpiece of science, engineering and culture, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena and would have originally housed her impressive statue. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, some of which can be seen in the nearby Museum.
Inclusions
- Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis & Museum can be purchased on request (extra charge)
- Professional Experienced Tour Driver with thorough Historical Knowledge (can not enter sites)
- Athens Hotel, Airbnb Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return
- First class transport: Mercedes EClass Sedan; Luxury Class Mercedes. Free WiFi Chilled Bottled Water
- Expert Licensed Guide at the Acropolis for Groups of 8+
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens. Arranged on request [Additional cost]
- Expert Guide for Groups of 1 - 7; Extended Guiding time. Available on request [Additional cost]
- Admission Fees. Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis & Museum purchased on request (extra charge)
- Food (unless selecting the Lunch Option)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Groups of 1 to 7. ADDING AN EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: Your knowledgeable tour driver will inform you en-route but can not enter archaeological sites. On request we can add a Licensed Archaeological Expert Guide to accompany you through the Acropolis and other Athens sites. Contact us by meessage after booking if you would like this addition
- Groups of 8+. AN EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: is included at the Acropolis only. Extended guiding to the other Athens sites on request. Acropolis Museum is not visited with groups of 8 or more unless by request
- TAILOR YOUR TOUR: If you would like to add a further site, such as the National Archaeological Museum, Omit one of the existing sites, or need an airport transfer for example then please let us know directly.
- ROUTE. In order to provide the best experience for your day we reserve the right to alter the tour route or omit sites in the case of issues such as time constraints or local factors such as site closing times & road closures. For persons returning to Cruise ships, we recommend start times of 07:30 or 08:30 to avoid time pressure.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pickup from all Central Athens Locations and the Cruise port at your convenience. If your location in not listed we will be in touch with you after booking to confirm it with you. AIRBNB'S: For Airbnb's please provide the exact address. Please be outside your residence for pickup in case of limited parking or waiting time for your driver. LUGGAGE: If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle AIRPORT PICKUP: For the Airport and locations outside of Athens there may be a supplement. We will advise on booking.
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Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT - CONTACT DETAILS • Emergency Contact FOR THE DAY OF YOUR TOUR ONLY +30 6970026750 • For all general inquiries & questions please use the Viator Messaging, or email: [email protected] • HOTEL PICK UP: We will meet you at the hotel reception area. • AIRBNB OR ATHENS ADDRESS: We will meet you outside the address at street level • CRUISE SHIP PICK UP: For Cruise ship pick up please provide the ship name, all passenger names; one passport number. • LUGGAGE & EXCESS LUGGAGE: Please advise us of any luggage so we may supply the appropriate vehicle. Please note we are not responsible for luggage safety and a supplement may be necessary if a larger vehicle is needed. • FAMILY RATE OPTION: May be carried out with standard class Vehicle • STANDARD RATE OPTION: Carried out with a Luxury Class vehicle • STANDARD RATE INCLUDING LUNCH OPTION: Includes 3-course lunch. Alcoholic drinks & additional dishes at own expense • GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Your knowledgeable tour driver will inform you en-route but can not enter archaeological sites. Expert Licensed Guides are available on request at an additional charge. • ADMISSION TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. We can purchase these for you on request (extra cost). Please confirm you wish us to do this otherwise we assume you have bought Acropolis and Museum Tickets for the appropriate time slots and are not responsible for any related delays or issues. • FOOD. Lunch is included only when booking the 'STANDARD RATE INCLUDING LUNCH' option. • GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE: A Licensed Expert Guide will cover the Acropolis. The Acropolis Museum is omitted from the Itinerary
