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Essential Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Great Lunch

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| Athens, Greece
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.
8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Why this tour: We avoid the crowds, it is private & personalized, flexible and it includes real Greek food with no "fixed menu".
A full-day tour just for you and your partner or group- to all of the Athens essentials sites & the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.
Depending on your energy levels (and pace) we will add a unique "Greeks-only-know" location.
We explore as much as we can in the available time (a full day of 8-9 hours) but depending on your pace!
Explore the city: The Acropolis site & museum, Hadrian's Arch & the Temple of Zeus, Panathinaic/Olympic Stadium. Watch the changing of the guards.
Enjoy this flexible tour plus a great lunch which -for some- is the highlight of the day; a treat from your tour leader. It will allow you to blend in with the locals!
Then, take a ride along the Athens Riviera with magnificent Mediterranean & Aegean Sea views to visit & explore one of the most impressive and picturesque ancient sites in Greece, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.

What's Included

  • The highlight of the tour: Greek lunch, drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • In-car Bottled Water & Information Booklet for all tour activities and sites.
  • Entrance fees to the Athens sites & the temple of Poseidon
  • Shopping stops unless required by the traveler/s
  • Gratitudes (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port. Possible extra cost for some locations.

What To Expect

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Acropolis

Wonder around the famous "rock" with its Parthenon, Temple of Nike, and Temple of Erechtheion plus a stop at Herodes Atticus Theatre.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important museums in the world, houses the findings of only one archaeological site, the Athenian Acropolis.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Changing of the Guard Ceremony

At the main square of Athens with the Parliament building, you will attend the changing of the guards next to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Maximos Mansion

A quick stop at the Neoclassical Maximos Mansion which is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Greece since 1982.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

The only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Greeks know it as 'Kallimarmaro' stadium which means "beautiful marble". This is where the classic Marathon ends.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

Here stands one of the greatest ancient temples dedicated to the God Zeus. It was once home to one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piraeus

In between all the exploring, we will enjoy a real Greek lunch away from the tourist traps surrounding the above sites! Both lunch and drinks are included!
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Poseidon

At the end of the Sounio Peninsula at the southernmost point of Attica, lies the Temple of Poseidon within a fort that protects the coast of Attica. Made entirely of white marble, it was erected in the middle of the 5th century BC and built to honor Poseidon, god of the sea. Ideal to visit at sunset (optional) and finish a great tour!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Essential Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Great Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Essential Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Great Lunch?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • The highlight of the tour: Greek lunch, drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • In-car Bottled Water & Information Booklet for all tour activities and sites.
  • Very flexible itinerary and start times.
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one small backpack bag.
  • Totally private tour for 1 to 8 related only people.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees to the Athens sites & the temple of Poseidon.
  • Shopping stops unless required by the traveler/s.
  • Gratitudes (optional).
  • PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 5..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Essential Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Great Lunch is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Essential Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Great Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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What's Included

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  • The highlight of the tour: Greek lunch, drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • In-car Bottled Water & Information Booklet for all tour activities and sites.
  • Very flexible itinerary and start times
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one small backpack bag
  • Totally private tour for 1 to 8 related only people.
  • Entrance fees to the Athens sites & the temple of Poseidon
  • Shopping stops unless required by the traveler/s
  • Gratitudes (optional)
  • PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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