Athens Day Trip, Greece: Parthenon + Acropolis Museum + Cape Sounion (Admission & Lunch Included · English-Speaking Tour)

Itinerary details

Join this day tour to discover the best of Athens, exploring the city’s ancient and modern highlights. From the iconic Acropolis of Athens to Omonia Square, this journey offers a comprehensive introduction to Athens’ history, culture, and beautiful scenery, letting you experience the city’s charm. Your day begins with a photo stop at the historic Panathenaic Stadium, host of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Then pass the Zappeion Hall and the majestic Temple of Olympian Zeus before heading to the Athens Trilogy: the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Along the way, pass the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, the Parliament Building, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Schliemann House (Numismatic Museum), the Catholic Cathedral, the Old Parliament House, Syntagma Square, and the Russian Orthodox Church, before arriving at the iconic Acropolis. Next, enjoy a seamless skip-the-line guided tour of the Acropolis Museum. Admire fascinating exhibits such as votive offerings, Archaic-period statues, Caryatids, and the breathtaking Parthenon Gallery, with its exquisite metopes, pediments, and frieze. After a history- and culture-filled morning, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant at the foot of the Acropolis. After lunch, drive along the scenic coastline and take in the magnificent views of the Saronic Gulf. Your expert archaeologist guide will share fascinating stories about the Temple of Poseidon. Built in 44 BC on a hilltop overlooking the sea, the temple was dedicated to Poseidon, god of the sea. At the archaeological site, enjoy an hour of free time to explore the temple ruins and admire the spectacular views of the Aegean Sea. At the end of the tour, relax on the drive back to Athens and take home unforgettable memories of history, culture, and magnificent scenery.

Important notes

Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: at your own expense Lunch: included Dinner: at your own expense

Accommodation

None

Attraction details

Acropolis of Athens

Acropolis of Athens

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The Acropolis of Athens is a sacred site embodying the faith and glory of the Greek people. It is an outstanding ancient architectural complex in Greece and a center of religious and political life. Covering approximately 4 square kilometers, it sits atop the Acropolis Hill in central Athens. Construction began in 580 BC, and the complex consists of a series of temples, each with its own myths and stories.

Parthenon

Parthenon

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The imposing Parthenon, the most important temple on the Acropolis of Athens, stands at its highest point and is dedicated to Athena, patron goddess of Athens. The rebuilt Parthenon commemorated victory in war, and war was also one of Athena’s principal domains. Accordingly, the temple’s outer columns are Doric—simple and stately—while the inner columns are the comparatively graceful Ionic order.