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Who we are:
We specialize in  Athens Private Tours with friendly and experience English speaking tour guides.  All our vehicles are with complete climate control and superbly comfortable seating.

As a private bus driver in Athens  I have especially enjoyed showing off my Island to the many tourists who come here. Meeting new people and visiting interesting places is something that I simply love. I speak very good English  as I have been and work in New York city for a number of years.

 

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Piraeus Private Tour Option 4

Athens and Cape Sounion


Private Tour from Piraeus to Athens and Cape Sounion

This eight hour itinerary allows you to see the highlights of Athens and then drive along the Saronic Gulf coast to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon.  Your licensed guide is with you throughout the journey.

 

Your first stop is the Acropolis, which means the high city, for a visit to the foremost symbol of the glory of ancient Greece.  Climb the smooth marble steps on the Sacred Way as visitors have for centuries.  History's doors open before you as you reach the Propylaea, a masterpiece of classical architecture, serving as the entrance to the complex of buildings.  You’ll see the Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Victory), and the Erectheum, with its classical Porch of Maidens (Caryatids).  Stand in awe of what is considered the most perfect example of classical architecture in the world – the Parthenon, designed as a shrine to Athena and at one time housing a massive gold and ivory statue of the warrior goddess.  Your licensed guide is with you throughout the journey to explain the things other tourists miss.


Looking down from the Acropolis you'll see the two ancient theaters in its shadow, the Greek theater of Dionyssos where the masterpieces of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes debuted to delighted audiences, and the theater of Herod Atticus, a grand Roman theater restored and used today for concerts and classical plays during the summer Athens Festival.

 

Next is a driving tour of the city where you see the top sights of the city before stopping for a short lunch (not included in tour price) break. You'll pass the Parliament Building with its traditionally dressed ‘Evzones’ soldiers guarding the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Constitution Square, the Olympic Stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympic Games in 1896 that returned in 2004, Hadrian's Arch and much more.

 

This afternoon you depart Athens for a 1.5 hour drive along the Saronic Gulf coast to the southern tip of Attica and Cape Sounion.  Once you have arrived at the isolated Temple of Poseidon standing watch over the sea, your guide will unravel its fascinating history.  On this ground the ancient Greeks worshiped their god of the sea, Poseidon.  The temple was originally made up of 34 Doric style columns and today there are still 15 which are well preserved.  You can walk along the ruins at the cliff's edge high above the sea and take in dramatic views of the surrounding heights and sparkling blue water. 

 

After your visit and a short break in the cafe or gift shop you return to your ship in Piraeus.

 

Tour Breakdown-

1- Depart pier and drive to the Acropolis- 30 Minutes

2- Visit the Acropolis- 2 Hours

3- Scenic drive of Athens- 45 Minutes

4- Short stop for Lunch (not included in tour price)- 45 Minutes

5- Saronic Gulf coast drive to Cape Sounion 1.5 Hours

6- Visit the Temple of Poseidon- 1.5 Hours

7- Return to ship in Piraeus- 1 Hour

 

Please note that this itinerary requires strenuous uphill walking and includes uneven surfaces.  It is not wheelchair accessible.

 

Piraeus Shore Trip Prices

The tour prices listed are for the entire group.  The entrance fees are per person.  To reserve your private tour read Reservations - Terms and Conditions below.  These tours make perfect shore excursions from the most popular cruise harbor in Greece. 

Highlights of Athens Shore Excursion (Eight Hours)

Licenced Tour Guide fee is not included in price.

Minibus (1 - 4 people)

575 Euro  Ask for a better price

Minibus (4 - 14 people)

650 Euro

Mid-Size bus (15 - 21 people)

775 Euro

Full Size bus (22 - 49 people)

825 Euro

(Entrance fee not included in above tour prices)

Sunday or Holiday Supplements

Add 150 Euro

Entrance Fees (Children 17 and under are free)

Acropolis Entrance Fee

12 Euro per adult

Cape Sounion Entrance Fee

4 Euro per adult

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We can  accommodate: Everybody! For private tours and transfers in  Athens We can accommodate from 1 person to groups! We have at your disposal taxi, mini-vans, buses and a crew of well trained drivers and guides that are locals and share the same love as mine for this unforgettable island! Everybody is welcome and I will personally make sure that this tour will be a tour you will never forget!

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