Overview

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.

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Cancellation policy

• Free cancellation until 28 Nov 2026, 12am UTC.
• After that, supplier cancellation fee up to EUR 152.33 total (EUR 76.17 per guest).

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