Athens City Tour With Acropolis and Cape Sounion

[TOUR CODE #4] [PRICE: 99.00 EURO] In this one day tour in Athens you will have the opportunity to see the Athens landmarks to visit the famous Acropolis of Athens with Parthenon and enjoy the afternoon tour to Cape Sounion - with the most breathtaking view. Our guide will point out to you during the city tour, the magnificent views of historical and archaeological sites of Athens. Hadrians Arts, Parthenon, Ex Royal Palace with its famous Gardens, Change of the Guards, Theatre of Dionysus, Asklepieion, Temple of Poseidon and more than 3000 years of history are waiting to be experienced. On this Organized Tour in Athens you will enjoy a better view of the modern city just before visiting the world known The Acropolis of Athens. Our professional guide will present you the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, the Parthenon or Temple of Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin), the Erechtheum, Theatre of Dionysus where all famous dramas written by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides were first performed, The impressive Herod Atticus Odeum. During the guiding tour at The Acropolis of Athens you will be introduced about the mystery and the history of Parthenon where a total of 2,675 tons of architectural members were restored, with 686 stones reassembled from fragments of the originals, 905 patched with new marble, and 186 parts made entirely of new marble. A total of 530 cubic meters of new Pentelic marble were used. Our guide will narrate you of the Athenian democracy - which developed in the Ancient Greek city-state of Athens 3000 years ago in the Pnix Hill where democracy was first born. After having visited Acropolis of Athens* around 02:00 pm we will depart for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road though extremely beautiful scenery which offers a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through the most elegant summer resorts (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) with wonderful sandy or pebbled beaches on one side and luxurious hotels like Cape Sounion and Grand Resort Lagonisi as well as beautiful private villas like the one of Aristotle Onasis on the other side, we will arrive at Cape Sounion at the Temple of Poseidon.

Contact: adm@toursinathens.gr - Tel.: +30 210 4285500 19, Leof. Syngrou - 11743 Athens

*Note: The tour at the Acropolis of Athens ends around 12:30 pm. You have 3 choices: 1. Free time to scroll around Plaka (the old part of Athens) for shopping or lunch by your own until 02:00 pm where we meet you to continue to Cape Sounion 2. Return transfer to your hotel and pick up from your hotel at 01:30 pm - 02:00 pm to continue to Cape Sounion 3. We can arrange lunch at a local restaurant by the foot of the Acropolis hill on extra price please contact us at adm@toursinathens.gr The Temple of Poseidon perched on a rocky promontory getting out into the open sea - 197 foot overlooking the Aegean Sea. This is the most breathtaking panoramic view in the world, extending all the way to Kea Island and the Peloponnese (Argolis area) on a clear day. The Temple of Poseidon was built in the 5th century B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing. During this Tour in Athens with Acropolis and Cape Sounion you will have a full view of historical sites and monuments of Athens such as: The Panathenian Stadium, The National Picture Gallery, The glass Runner, The Megaron Concert Hall, The National Archaeological Museum, The National Theatre, The Omonia Square, The Open Market, The National Historical Museum (Old Parliament), The Syntagma Square, The Plaka Area, The Downtown shopping center, The Flea market, The St. Nikodimos Russian Orthodox, The St. Pauls Anglican, The National Park (ex Royal Gardens), The House of Parliament (ex Royal Palace), The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Evzones), The Iliou Melathron Numismatic Museum (H. Schliemanns Home), The St. Denis Roman Catholic Cathedral, The Neoclassical Building of Central Bank of Greece, The Academy of Arts & Letters, The University of Athens, The National Library, The Presidential Residents (ex Royal Palace), The Change of the Honor Guards, The Zappio Congress, The Temple of Olympic Zeus, The Hadrians Gate, The Dionysus Theatre, The Asclepieum Medical Center, The Herod Atticus Odeon, The Areopagous (St. Paul Acts XVII on Mars Hill) and the most elegant summer resorts (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) and finally Cape Sounion with the Temple of Poseidon. Price Adult Child 4-12 years old: *Note: infant up to 4 years old goes free! per person 99.00 49.50

Contact: adm@toursinathens.gr - Tel.: +30 210 4285500 19, Leof. Syngrou - 11743 Athens

Included on the above price Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites Professional English-speaking licensed guide Transportation by air-conditioned, non smoking coach Local taxes How to book Click here to pay and book this Athens tour Or e-mail us at adm@toursinathens.gr Or call us at +30 210 4285500 Highlights Acropolis Archaeological Site, Panathenian Stadium, Herod Atticus Odeon, Academy of Arts & Letters, University of Athens, National Library, Hadrian's Gate, Parlament, Change of the Guards, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon Departures Daily - All year around Except: 1st January, Greek Orthodox Eastern Day, 1st May, 25th and 26th December Schedule Details Duration: 10 hours Departure Time: 08:30am As this Athens tour is organized, please be at pick up point 10' before the agreed time Return Time: 06:30pm (approx.), to original departure point Pick up Service We offer free pick up service from all Athens centre hotels. If you want to see the pick up service from your hotel please click here. Additional Information The tour at the Acropolis of Athens ends around 12:30 pm. You have 3 choices: 1. Free time to scroll around Plaka (the old part of Athens) for shopping or lunch by your own untill 02:00 pm where we meet you to continue to Cape Sounion 2. Return transfer to your hotel and pick up from your hotel at 01:30 pm - 02:00 pm to continue to Cape Sounion 3. We can arrange lunch at a local restaurant by the foot of the Acropolis hill on extra price please contact us Some departures may be operated by a multi-lingual professional licensed guide What to bring Comfortable footwear, Sun block, Hat, Camera F.A.Q. Got some questions? Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Contact: adm@toursinathens.gr - Tel.: +30 210 4285500 19, Leof. Syngrou - 11743 Athens