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Athens & Cape Sounion Tour

The most complete Athens day tour — ancient city highlights in the morning, then a scenic drive along the Athens Riviera to Cape Sounion and the breathtaking Temple of Poseidon. The coastal drive through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni Lake, and the Athens Riviera is itself a highlight. Schedule the temple visit for late afternoon when the light on the Doric columns is extraordinary.

Duration
SUV (up to 4)
Minivan (up to 8)
8 hours
€400
€600

Itinerary

Stop Description
Duration
Hotel Pickup Driver at your accommodation in central Athens.
Start
Acropolis Hill Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike. Driver waits below.
~60 min
Athens Highlights Drive Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Greek Parliament, Presidential Palace — all from your private vehicle.
~45 min
Plaka — Lunch Stop Lunch break in Athens's most atmospheric neighbourhood. Driver recommends best local taverna (own cost).
~45 min
Athens Riviera Coastal Drive Scenic coastal road south through Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni — Athens's upscale riviera towns.
~60 min
Lake Vouliagmeni — Scenic Stop Enchanting natural thermal lake fed by underground springs at the edge of the sea. Short walk — one of Athens's hidden gems.
~20 min
Cape Sounion — Temple of Poseidon at Golden Hour Dramatic ancient temple on a cliff above the Aegean, built 444 BC. Lord Byron carved his name on a column. Views to 7 Aegean islands.
~60 min
Drop-off Scenic coastal return to Athens. Door-to-door drop-off.
End

What's Included

  • Hotel or villa pickup & drop-off anywhere on the island
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle — SUV (up to 4) or Minivan (up to 8)
  • English-speaking local driver with full island knowledge
  • Flexible itinerary — adjust stops on the day with your driver
  • Fixed price confirmed before the tour — no hidden extras
  • Driver name, photo & contact sent in advance

Not Included

  • Food & drinks (driver recommends best local spots)
  • Entrance fees — paid locally
  • Gratuities — optional
  • Acropolis entrance (~€20) — purchased independently
  • Cape Sounion entrance (~€10) — purchased independently

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    Good to Know

    Golden Hour Sounion

    Schedule Cape Sounion for late afternoon — the sunset light on the columns is extraordinary

    Historic Inscription

    Lord Byron carved his name on column 57 during his 1810 visit — ask driver to point it out

    7 Islands View

    On clear days you can see 7 Aegean islands from the headland

    Wear Comfortable Shoes

    Comfortable shoes essential — Acropolis has uneven ancient stone

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    What Travelers Say About Happy Move

    "Happy Move Athens was exceptional — our driver took us through 3,000 years of history in one day. The Acropolis, Cape Sounion at sunset and hidden local gems. Absolutely unforgettable."

    "Best way to see Athens privately! Hotel pickup, English driver who knew every detail about every site. Cape Sounion at sunset was breathtaking. Highly recommend Happy Move."

    "A wonderful private city tour. We saw the Acropolis, the Stadium, Temple of Zeus, Monastiraki and Plaka in one morning. Our driver was brilliant — knowledgeable, punctual and friendly."