1 Day Athens City Tour Visit of Acropolis, New Museum and Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Most Famous Sites of Athens: Tour to the Acropolis and Cape Sounion

Overview: Embark on an unforgettable journey through time on this full-day Athens City Tour to the Acropolis and Cape Sounion. Discover some of Greece’s most iconic landmarks and immerse yourself in over 4,000 years of history, culture, and mythology.

Morning – Athens Sightseeing & Acropolis Visit: Your day begins with a guided Athens City Tour, taking you to the heart of ancient and modern Greece. Highlights include:

• The Changing of the Guards (Evzones) at Syntagma Square
• The Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) – site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896
• The National Library, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Temple of Olympian Zeus

Then, ascend to the Acropolis, the most iconic site in Athens. Your expert guide will lead you through:

• The Parthenon
• The Propylaea
• The Temple of Athena Nike
• The Erechtheion
• The Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• The Theater of Dionysus

You’ll gain insight into the fascinating stories of ancient Athens, Athenian democracy, and classical architecture.

Next Stop – The Acropolis Museum: Explore one of the world’s top museums, housing more than 4,000 artifacts from the Acropolis – from the Greek Bronze Age to the Roman and Byzantine periods. The modern design of the museum complements the ancient treasures it holds.

Lunch Break: Enjoy a delicious Greek meal at a local restaurant before continuing your journey.

Afternoon – Scenic Coastal Drive & Cape Sounion: Relax on a picturesque drive along the Saronic Gulf, passing by the sun-soaked beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Arrive at Cape Sounion, perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the sea.

Here stands the majestic Temple of Poseidon, built in 444 B.C. Marvel at the towering Doric columns, some still intact, and spot the famous inscription left by poet Lord Byron. Take in breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and the scattered islands beyond.

Enjoy Leisure Time: Stroll along the rocky promontory of Cape Sounion, capture memorable photos, or simply absorb the peaceful surroundings before your return to Athens.

Tour program in detail to follow:

Most Famous Sites of Athens City, Tour to Acropolis and Cape Sounion

This Athens City Tour to Acropolis and Cape Sounion will impart a full view of historical sites and the monuments
On this Day Athens City Tour to the Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, and the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, you will discover some of the Greatest National Treasures of Greece with more than 4,000 ancient objects exhibited.

During the Athens Morning Sightseeing Tour admire the most important sites of Athens City like the Change of the Guards (Evzones) and the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), the stage of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Additionally, the National Library, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus are other attractions that are worth your time. Our Professional Guide leads you through the rich history of Athens, where the modern world meets the past.

Continue with the visit to Cape Sounion, located on a hilltop overlooking the sea. The Temple of Poseidon was built in 44 B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing. One of the columns has a graffito left by Lord Byron in the early 1800s. Drive by the idyllic beaches of the Saronic Gulf like Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza.

What to Expect – Itinerary
On this Athens Tour to Acropolis and Sounion, our Guide presents the Acropolis of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheum, the Herodes Atticus’ Odeum, and the Theater of Dionysus. You will also learn the history of the Parthenon and Athenian democracy.

Afterward, the next stop on the Athens City Tour to the Acropolis and Sounion is the Acropolis Museum. Admire the 5000-year-old exhibits. Built in 2003, the Acropolis Museum houses artifacts found at the Acropolis of Athens, from the Greek Bronze Age to the Roman and Byzantine Eras.

Continue to a local restaurant for lunch.

After lunch, you will be driven along the coastal road, passing by the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza up until the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand.

On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at your leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.

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