Athens & Cape Sounion Private Day Tour

Cape Sounion and Athens sightseeing tour

Private tour from Athens to Cape Sounion with Temple of Poseidon visit

Full-day Athens city tour including Cape Sounion and Athenian Riviera

Itinerary

Acropolis & Cape Sounion Tour from Athens

Discover the highlights of Athens and the stunning coastline of the Athenian Riviera on a private sightseeing tour combining ancient history, iconic landmarks and breathtaking sea views: a perfect Cape Sounion day trip from Athens.

Explore the Acropolis and Historic Athens

Begin your journey at the magnificent Acropolis of Athens and the iconic Parthenon. Admire the architectural masterpieces of ancient Greece, including the Propylaea, the Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids, and the Temple of Athena Nike.

Continue your Athens sightseeing tour with a drive past the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Depending on the timing of your visit, you may also see the ceremonial Changing of the Guard by the Evzones, the Presidential Mansion, Syntagma Square, the Hellenic Parliament, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Admire the elegant neoclassical buildings of the National Library, the University of Athens, and the Academy of Athens. This private tour offers an excellent introduction to the history, architecture, and character of the Greek capital.

Discover the Athenian Riviera and Cape Sounion

After exploring Athens, enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful Athenian Riviera, following the coastal road beside the Saronic Gulf. Pass through seaside suburbs such as Palaio Faliro, Glyfada, Varkiza, and Vouliagmeni, enjoying views of the coastline along the way.

Continue to Cape Sounion, home to the spectacular Temple of Poseidon. Perched high above the Aegean Sea, this ancient sanctuary is famous for its dramatic setting and panoramic sea views. On a clear day, you may see several nearby islands stretching across the horizon.

Experience the Best of Athens and Cape Sounion

Our Athens and Cape Sounion private tour combines the ancient monuments of Athens with the natural beauty of the Greek coastline. Enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience with the flexibility to appreciate the landmarks and views that interest you most.

Discover the highlights of the Greek capital and its beautiful surroundings with Timeless Athens Tours.

Notes

We use luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned.
Rates include all tolls, fuel, parking fees, and baggage charges.
Not included: Drinks, meals, entrance fees, accommodation, licensed guides (optional) and/or gratuities.
Prices are per car and not per person.
The driver will wait a maximum of 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time.
Tours are private, personal, and flexible just for you and your party.
For all tours except layover tours that starts/ends at Athens airport there will be a surcharge of 25% (Athens airport is 45-60 minutes drive from Athens, Piraeus port).
For services between 23:30 – 06:30 there will be a 20% surcharge.
Names Lists: Upon booking confirmation, you must provide a full list (names & surnames) for all members of your touring party. This is required by local authorities for all tours and failure to provide such a list may result in the cancellation of your tour.
Driver: Please be aware that your Driver is not permitted to enter archaeological sites and museums and offer a guiding service. Only Licensed guides, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Culture, are allowed to do so. Should you require a licensed guide to accompany you to the archaeological sites and museums, we can provide such service at an extra cost, or you can find a licensed guide on your own. Please note that, if you choose the service of a licensed guide for the full time of your tour, an additional seat in the vehicle will be required. Since your licensed guide will be in the vehicle during the tour. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu, in order for the appropriate vehicle to be provided for your Tour.
Licensed Guides: All accredited (official) guides are freelance professionals by law, who are hired by the operator on your behalf. The Licensed guide is responsible for issuing all pertinent documentation concerning his/her services (such as receipts, etc.).
Full day tour duration with a licensed guide is 8 hours and a half-day tour duration with a licensed guide is 5 hours.
Licensed Guides Extra Seat: Please note that, if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for FULL TIME, you will require an ADDITIONAL seat in your vehicle, since your guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu (car type 4-7 people)
Luggage:
– Mercedes Sedan/Saloon (1-3 persons) max luggage: 3 pieces with the following maximum dimensions: height 63,5cm/25 inches, width 45cm/18 inches, depth 28cm/11 inches or 2 larger pieces
– Mercedes Minivan or Minibus 1 piece of luggage (up to above dimensions) plus 1 carry-on (not exceeding 3 kilos) per person. IMPORTANT: For each and every requested transfer service, you are required to inform us of the exact luggage description of your party.

Holidays

Archaeological sites are closed
• 1 January: closed
• 6 January: closed
• Shrove Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 25 March: closed
• Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
• Holy Saturday: 08.30-15.00
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 1 May: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08.30-15.00
• 15 August: 08.30-15.00
• 28 October: 08.30-15.00
• 25 December: closed
• 26 December: closed

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Athens and Cape Sounion Day Tour

Private tour · 8–9 hours · from €390 per car

Want to see the best of Athens and the sea in a single day? This is the tour our guests talk about long after they get home.

Your day starts on the Acropolis Hill, walking among the temples that have watched over the city for 2,500 years. Your driver then shows you the highlights of Athens: the marble Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square and, if the timing is right, the Changing of the Guard.

Then the city gives way to the coast. You follow the Athenian Riviera past Glyfada and Vouliagmeni, with the blue Saronic Gulf beside you all the way.

The road ends at Poseidon’s Temple, high on the cliffs of Cape Sounion, with one of the most beautiful views in Greece. No wonder it is one of our most popular tours.

Just your group, a comfortable Mercedes and a friendly English-speaking driver, at a fixed price per car, not per person.

Highlights

Acropolis Hill
Temple of Zeus
Old Olympic Stadium
Changing of the Guards
Academy of Athens
Athens University
National Library
Athenian Riviera
Glyfada
Vouliagmeni Lake
Poseidon’s Temple

Duration

8-9 hours

Price

From €390 per car (prices are per vehicle, not per person). Ask us for a free quote for larger groups.

Good to Know

Comfortable clothing and athletic walking shoes are recommended.
Hat and sun glasses are suggested.
Photography is permitted throughout the tour.
Entrance fees are not included: budget about €50 per person in summer for the Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon (less in winter)