Acropolis & Cape Sounion Full-Day Tour from Athens

Athens, Acropolis & Cape Sounion Full-Day Tour

Discover ancient Athens and the beautiful Attica coastline on an Acropolis and Cape Sounion full-day tour from Athens. Visit the world-famous Acropolis and Parthenon, explore the Acropolis Museum and continue to the spectacular Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea.

Begin your journey with sightseeing through central Athens, including a photo stop at the historic Panathenaic Stadium. Accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, discover the monuments of the Acropolis before exploring the archaeological treasures of the Acropolis Museum.

After a three-course lunch at a local Greek restaurant, travel along the scenic Athens Riviera toward Cape Sounion. Enjoy a guided visit to the ancient Temple of Poseidon, followed by free time to admire the coastal views and take photographs.

This approximately 10-hour experience includes guided archaeological visits, entrance fees, air-conditioned transportation, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off service within Athens, subject to the published pickup arrangements.

Athens City Sightseeing

Begin your day with a guided introduction to both ancient and modern Athens.

Make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

Continue through the city, passing some of Athens’ best-known landmarks, including:

• Temple of Olympian Zeus
• Hadrian’s Arch
• Greek Parliament
• Monument to the Unknown Soldier
• Academy of Athens
• University of Athens
• National Library
• Syntagma Square

Acropolis of Athens

Continue to the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, where your professional guide introduces you to some of the greatest monuments of Classical Greece.

Explore the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion before reaching the Parthenon, the most famous monument of the Acropolis and one of the enduring symbols of ancient Athens.

Acropolis Museum

The guided tour continues at the Acropolis Museum, which houses archaeological finds from the Acropolis and its slopes.

Discover sculptures and artifacts from different periods of the Acropolis and visit the Parthenon Gallery, where the surviving sculptural decoration of the Parthenon is presented in direct visual connection with the ancient monument.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

After the morning visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning the afternoon part of the tour.

Scenic Drive Along the Athens Riviera

After lunch, leave Athens and follow the coastal road toward the southernmost point of Attica.

Pass through the seaside areas of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza while enjoying views of the Athens Riviera, the Saronic Gulf and the coastline.

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon

Arrive at Cape Sounion, where the marble columns of the Temple of Poseidon rise above the sea on a rocky promontory.

The Doric temple visible today was built around 444–440 BC and was the most important monument of the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Sounion.

During the guided visit, learn about the history of the sanctuary, its importance to ancient Athens and the role of Poseidon in ancient Greek religion and mythology.

Lord Byron visited Sounion in 1810 and, like other travelers of the period, engraved his name on the marble of the ancient monument.

Free Time at Cape Sounion

After the guided visit to the Temple of Poseidon, enjoy some free time at Cape Sounion. Walk around the rocky promontory, take photographs and admire the surrounding sea views before returning to Athens.

Why Choose This Tour?

Experience some of Athens’ most important ancient monuments and city landmarks together with the coastal scenery of Cape Sounion in one full-day tour. The experience combines guided visits to the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Temple of Poseidon, sightseeing through Athens, lunch and a scenic drive along the Athens Riviera.

Please note: The order of the program may change due to visiting-hour restrictions at the Acropolis Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Acropolis & Cape Sounion Tour

How long is the Acropolis and Cape Sounion tour?

The full-day tour lasts approximately 10 hours. Hotel pickups generally take place between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM, with return to Athens at approximately 7:00 PM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.

Are entrance tickets included?

Yes. Entrance fees to the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion are included in the tour price.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Yes. A three-course lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant is included. A vegetarian option is available upon request.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Round-trip hotel transfer service is provided from most hotels in the Athens area. Your pickup location and time will be confirmed after booking. Additional charges may apply to certain pickup locations.

Is the tour guided in English?

Yes. A professional licensed English-speaking guide accompanies the guided visits to the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Temple of Poseidon.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended because the itinerary includes walking at archaeological sites. Bring water and weather-appropriate sun protection, particularly during the warmer months.