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title: Athens Highlights & Sounio Temple of Poseidon Full Day Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 301
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 53
duration_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 20 of 30 (Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-highlights-sounio-temple-of-poseidon-full-day-private-tour/
---

# Athens Highlights & Sounio Temple of Poseidon Full Day Private Tour

In our comparison: #20 of 30 in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Visit Athens and its southern suburbs, the Athenean Riviera, and head to Sounio where the Temple of Poseidon dominates above the sea.Get a taste of the most famous landmarks of Athens and then relax looking at the famous beaches.

## Before you book

- Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Athens & Sounio Full Day)
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 07:30 and 09:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Athens & Sounio Full Day)

## Key facts

- Price: from €301 per person for the Athens & Sounio Full Day option; other options up to €542
- Duration: 9h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Olive Sea Travel
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.92 from 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 52 of 53.

- 5 stars: 52 (98%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens & Sounio Full Day | €301 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included |
| Package Offer(2 Private Tours) | €542 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Tour 1 -Athens & Sounio : Athens Highlights & Sounio Temple of Poseidon Full Day Tickets included Tour 2 -Delphi Full Day: Tickets NOT included Pickup included |

## What's included

- Skip the line tickets. [Acropolis & Temple of Poseidon][For bookings made after 13 January 2025]
- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Transport by private vehicle

## Not included

- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 390 €]

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the...
2. **Propylaea** (pass by, no stop) - The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance...
3. **Parthenon** (10m) - , the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.
4. **Erectheion** (pass by, no stop) - Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
5. **Temple of Athena Nike** (pass by, no stop) - Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
6. **Theatre of Dionysus** (pass by, no stop) - The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
7. **Herod Atticus Odeon** (pass by, no stop) - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
8. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (pass by, no stop) - After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
9. **Panathenaic Stadium** (10m) - We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
10. **Mount Lycabettus** (15m) - Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
11. **Hellenic Parliament** (5m) - The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of...
12. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (10m) - We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
13. **Plateia Syntagmatos** (pass by, no stop) - Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.
14. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
15. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
16. **National Library of Greece** (pass by, no stop) - The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
17. **Glyfada** (pass by, no stop) - is a suburb in South Athens where the summer nightlife and famous beaches lie.
18. **Voula** (pass by, no stop) - Drive by Voula beach.
19. **Vouliagmeni** (pass by, no stop) - is famous for the sandy beaches the luxurious hotels and, of course, for its natural lake, protected by Natura 2000.
20. **Varkiza** (pass by, no stop) - Drive by Varkiza.
21. **Temple of Poseidon** (1h) - We will see the temple of Poseidon dominating above the Aegean sea and remains of the temple Athena Souniada. Apart from the unique location and the archaeological interest, Cape Sounio is also known for its breathtaking sunset and view of the Greek Islands. It is considered...
22. **Athens** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive back to Athens.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you on the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €602 | €301 |
| 4 | €856 | €214 |
| 6 | €1014 | €169 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon start at €28 per person.

## Compared with other Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #20 of 30** | €301 | 9h | 4.92 (53) | private |
| [Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/lake-vouliagmeni-thermal-spa-and-temple-of-poseidon-private-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €142 | 6h | 4.95 (710) | private |
| [Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip](/greece/athens/tours/cape-sounio-temple-of-poseidon-breathtaking-views-private-trip/?format=md) | €124 | 3h | 4.96 (385) | private |
| [Athens Best and Cape Sounion, Poseidon's Temple Private Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-best-and-cape-sounion-poseidon-s-temple-private-day-tour/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.99 (160) | private |

Ranked #20 of 30 in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €301, median €125; typical length 5h. 21 of 30 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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