Itinerary

1. Athens Tour with Cape Sounio Drive

   • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel and enjoy this relaxing tour consisting of sightseeing in Athens, a scenic seaside drive, and the magical Cape Sounio.
   • Begin your day with Acropolis Hill, the highlight of the tour. On the historical hill, you will have the experience of seeing the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheion and, of course, the Parthenon, the main temple for the virgin goddess Athena- the eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.
   • Leave the Acropolis and steer towards the Temple Of Zeus, passing by Hadrians Arch, and following, you will visit Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
   • Drive along the National Garden, and you will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, high above the central square of Athens.
   • Then travelling into the historical centre, you will drive up to the highest hill of Athens, the hill of Lycabettus, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, the hill of Acropolis and the Aegean Sea.
   • Moving on, and if you feel hungry by now, a traditional Greek tavern with authentic Greek cooked dishes or fresh fish – seafood by the sea waits for you.
   • After, you will have a pleasant drive along the coastline known as the Athenian Riviera and the southern suburbs. Passing through the uptown suburbs of Athens (Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) and making a first stop at the famous Vouliagmeni Lake, a mineral – therapeutic – natural lake.
   • Continuing your drive, you will come across more isolated but charismatic areas with a breathtaking view of the Saronic Gulf, which will take you to the archaeological site of Cape Sounio, the southeastern edge of the Attica Peninsula.
   • On entering the site, you will see the dominating Temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek God of the Sea, surrounded by the remains of fortifications, the gateway (porticos) and houses. Besides its unique location and its archaeological interest, Cape Sounio is also famous for its breathtaking sunset and view of the Greek Islands. It is rightly considered one of the most romantic places in Greece.
   • And finally, a relaxing drive back to Athens full of beautiful memories.