Athens & Sounion: Acropolis, City Gems & Temple of Poseidon tour
Overview
Dear travellers welcome!
After many years of experience in tourism this is the best selling option so you can get a full taste of the city of Athens and the Acropolis, plus the most beautiful drive to the south of Attica Peninsula, following the coastline to Poseidon's Temple. You will be guided by an expert, fluent in English Athenian driver. He CANNOT enter the sites with you. You will be provided with quality commentary along the way. Learn the history of ancient and modern Athens and the fascinating mythology behind it. Start with going back 2500 years in history by visiting the Acropolis. Explore the different neighborhoods of Athens and all the points of interest. Your driver can give you many useful tips. Eat the best fresh local Greek food after discussing your choices with your driver. This tour is PRIVATE so there is flexibility if you desire to remove or add something as long as it doesn't exceed the duration of the tour. We will make sure you have the most amazing day!
What's Included
- Comfortable transportion. A/C, Bottled Water
- Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
- Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
- Lunch
- Tickets to the sites. Acropolis 30 euros pp Poseidon's Temple 20 euros pp
- Gratuities (At your discretion)
- Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra Cost ~300 euros paid to the guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up and drop off included from your accomodation or cruise ship. Airport pick up or drop off and areas outside Athens will have an additional cost.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki
Admission Ticket Free
Central Market
Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens
Admission Ticket Free
Plateia Syntagmatos
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kallimarmaro
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Lake Vouliagmeni
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Poseidon
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Lavrio (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travel time is already included to the total duration.
- Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Comfortable transportion. A/C, Bottled Water.
- Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
- Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
- Lunch.
- Tickets to the sites. Acropolis 30 euros pp Poseidon's Temple 20 euros pp.
- Gratuities (At your discretion).
- Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra Cost ~300 euros paid to the guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens & Sounion: Acropolis, City Gems & Temple of Poseidon tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens & Sounion: Acropolis, City Gems & Temple of Poseidon tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Comfortable transportion. A/C, Bottled Water
- Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
- Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
- Lunch
- Tickets to the sites. Acropolis 30 euros pp Poseidon's Temple 20 euros pp
- Gratuities (At your discretion)
- Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra Cost ~300 euros paid to the guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travel time is already included to the total duration.
- Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking.
