Athens and Cape Sounion Full Day Private Tour Including Meal
From the Acropolis to the Temple of Poseidon — one unforgettable day through ancient Greece
This Athens and Cape Sounion private tour takes you through the most iconic landmarks of the Greek capital before sweeping south along the Attic coast to one of antiquity's most dramatic clifftop temples. With a private, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz and a professional guide, every hour of the day is structured around your comfort and curiosity.
Athens has accumulated more than 3,000 years of history within a single urban landscape, and this tour moves through it with purpose. You will stand beneath the Parthenon, look out from Mount Lycabettus, and trace the route of the first modern Olympic athletes at the Panathenaic Stadium — all within a single morning.
The afternoon shifts the pace entirely. The coastal road to Cape Sounion offers open Aegean views before arriving at the Temple of Poseidon, perched 60 metres above the sea. If conditions allow, a swim below the temple rounds out the experience before the group returns to the city for a traditional dinner included in the tour.
Tour Highlights
Walk the Acropolis and explore surrounding monuments including the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea.
Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896.
Reach Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, a landmark visible from the sea for millennia.
Catch the sunset over the Aegean from the clifftops of Cape Sounion — a moment that rewards the full day's journey.
Enjoy a traditional multi-course dinner at a local restaurant and a stop at a local coffee shop, both included in the tour.
Pass through the historic Plaka neighbourhood and view the Presidential Palace and Megaro Maximou.
Travel in a late-model Mercedes-Benz with Wi-Fi, full insurance, and liability coverage for all participants.
Itinerary
The tour opens with a visit to the Acropolis, including the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea. Nearby, Mount Lycabettus offers a broader panoramic perspective over the city basin.
The route continues past the Panathenaic Stadium, the Presidential Palace, and Megaro Maximou. A slow drive through the narrow lanes of Plaka follows, one of the oldest continuously inhabited neighbourhoods in Europe.
A stop at the Temple of Olympian Zeus provides context for the scale of ancient Athenian ambition. The Byzantine-era Monastery of Daphni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marks the transition toward the afternoon leg of the tour.
A sit-down meal at a vetted local restaurant is included here, with a selection of meat and fish dishes — four plates per person along with a drink of choice.
The coastal drive south leads to Cape Sounion, where the fifth-century BC Temple of Poseidon stands at the edge of a steep promontory. Time is given to explore the ruins and take in the panoramic sea views.
Guests who wish to swim can do so at the beach below the temple — a swimsuit is recommended. If timing aligns, the sunset viewed from the cape brings the day to a natural close before the return to Athens.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional guiding services throughout the tour
- Private transportation in a Mercedes-Benz (sedan, SUV, or minivan)
- Wi-Fi onboard the vehicle
- Traditional multi-course dinner at a local restaurant (4 plates per person plus a drink)
- Coffee stop at a local coffee shop
- Soft drinks, candy, and a snack during the tour
- Liability insurance for each participant
- Souvenir gift at the end of the tour
Not Included
- Acropolis and site entrance fees
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages beyond the included drink
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside agreed meeting point
Important Information
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