Athens Full-Day Bus Tour: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Cape Sounion with Lunch
by Keytours Greece
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This full-day bus tour in Athens lasts about 10 hours and includes a guided visit to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, along with lunch and a trip to Cape Sounion. The day begins with a photo stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The tour then continues with a drive past key landmarks such as Zappeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Athens Trilogy buildings before arriving at the Acropolis. Visitors spend around two hours exploring the ancient citadel, including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Areopagus, guided by an expert who explains their historical significance. After the Acropolis, the group walks past the Herodion and Dionysos Theater to the Acropolis Museum, where skipping the lines is included. The guide covers main exhibits such as archaic statues, votives, Caryatids, and the Parthenon hall with its metopes, pediments, and frieze, with about 90 minutes at the museum. Lunch is served at a local restaurant near the Acropolis. Following lunch, the tour continues with a scenic drive along the coastal road through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, about 70 kilometers from Athens. At Cape Sounion, visitors enter the archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon, built in 44 B.C. on a hilltop overlooking the Aegean Sea. The guide provides historical and mythological context before guests have one hour of free time to explore the temple ruins and coastal views. The tour ends with a return drive to Athens by bus. Included are entrance fees, transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus, lunch, a tour guide for the Acropolis and museum, and a Whispers audio set. Drinks and pickup service are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Panathenaic Stadium
The tour begins with a photo stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896.
15 min
Acropolis
The route continues passing landmarks such as Zappeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Athens Trilogy (University of Athens, Academy of Athens, National Library). The bus passes the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament building, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally arrives at the Acropolis. Visitors spend about two hours touring the ancient citadel including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Areopagus while the guide explains their historical importance.
120 min
Acropolis Museum
After the Acropolis, there is a short walk passing the Herodion and Dionysos Theater to reach the Acropolis Museum. Visitors skip the lines to enter the museum, where key exhibits include votive offerings, archaic statues, Caryatids, and the Parthenon hall displaying metopes, pediments, and friezes. The guided visit here lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Temple of Poseidon
After lunch at a local restaurant beneath the Acropolis slopes, the tour proceeds with a drive along the coastal road passing through Athens suburbs including Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. The bus reaches Cape Sounion, located 45 miles (70 kilometers) from Athens. Visitors enter the archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon, constructed in 44 B.C. on a hilltop overlooking the sea. The guide explains the temple’s history, myths, and legends. Guests have one hour of free time to explore the temple ruins and the views over the Aegean Sea before returning to Athens to finish the tour.
75 min
Meeting point
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer free pick up service from selected Athens centrally located hotels. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
End point
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Full-Day Bus Tour: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Cape Sounion with Lunch
by Keytours Greece
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€350Overview
This full-day bus tour in Athens lasts about 10 hours and includes a guided visit to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, along with lunch and a trip to Cape Sounion. The day begins with a photo stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The tour then continues with a drive past key landmarks such as Zappeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Athens Trilogy buildings before arriving at the Acropolis. Visitors spend around two hours exploring the ancient citadel, including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Areopagus, guided by an expert who explains their historical significance. After the Acropolis, the group walks past the Herodion and Dionysos Theater to the Acropolis Museum, where skipping the lines is included. The guide covers main exhibits such as archaic statues, votives, Caryatids, and the Parthenon hall with its metopes, pediments, and frieze, with about 90 minutes at the museum. Lunch is served at a local restaurant near the Acropolis. Following lunch, the tour continues with a scenic drive along the coastal road through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, about 70 kilometers from Athens. At Cape Sounion, visitors enter the archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon, built in 44 B.C. on a hilltop overlooking the Aegean Sea. The guide provides historical and mythological context before guests have one hour of free time to explore the temple ruins and coastal views. The tour ends with a return drive to Athens by bus. Included are entrance fees, transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus, lunch, a tour guide for the Acropolis and museum, and a Whispers audio set. Drinks and pickup service are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Panathenaic Stadium
The tour begins with a photo stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896.
15 min
Acropolis
The route continues passing landmarks such as Zappeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Athens Trilogy (University of Athens, Academy of Athens, National Library). The bus passes the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament building, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally arrives at the Acropolis. Visitors spend about two hours touring the ancient citadel including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Areopagus while the guide explains their historical importance.
120 min
Acropolis Museum
After the Acropolis, there is a short walk passing the Herodion and Dionysos Theater to reach the Acropolis Museum. Visitors skip the lines to enter the museum, where key exhibits include votive offerings, archaic statues, Caryatids, and the Parthenon hall displaying metopes, pediments, and friezes. The guided visit here lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Temple of Poseidon
After lunch at a local restaurant beneath the Acropolis slopes, the tour proceeds with a drive along the coastal road passing through Athens suburbs including Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. The bus reaches Cape Sounion, located 45 miles (70 kilometers) from Athens. Visitors enter the archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon, constructed in 44 B.C. on a hilltop overlooking the sea. The guide explains the temple’s history, myths, and legends. Guests have one hour of free time to explore the temple ruins and the views over the Aegean Sea before returning to Athens to finish the tour.
75 min
Meeting point
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer free pick up service from selected Athens centrally located hotels. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
End point
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.