ATHENS & CAPE SOUNION TOUR

The tour will start by visiting the Holly Rock of the Acropolis. There you will see the Parthenon and other temples including the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike and you will stand at the heart of the city of Athens. We will continue with the Modern museum of the Acropolis where you can see where the treasures from the Holly Rock are preserved. Our next stop is the Temple of Zeus, an architectural masterpiece dedicated to the father of all gods and all men. Driving to the temple you will see Hadrian’s Arch and the National Gardens, a breeze of green in the heart of the city. After the temple we will visit Kalimarmaro Stadium, the symbol of the Marathon race but also the symbol of the Greek belief of wellbeing, followed by Lyccabetus Hill from where you will gaze upon Athens and let your eyes wonder till the open sea. Our next stop will be the House of Parliament and the monument of the Unknown Soldier, where you will see the soldiers performing the changing of the guards. Next we will drive through Plaka area, the most picturesque neighborhood of Athens, built around the slopes of the Acropolis giving a nostalgic touch with its neoclassical architecture.  

Then we will drive along the coasts of Attica, which offer a wonderful scenery, starting with the suburbs of Athens that are next to the sea all the way to Cape Sounion. Once we will be out of the city you will enjoy the open sea along with the beaches, the small bays and the mountains around them. At our destination the Temple of Poseidon stands gazing upon the open sea. The foundation of the temple, that was mostly made of marble were set in the fifth century but it took longer to complete as the temple suffered a lot. Even though there are only the remains of the temple, the visitors are still impressed by its beauty and glory that the nature around it contributes to make it more impressive. On our way back to the city we will stop so that you will enjoy your meal at a restaurant with view at the sea. Cape Sounion is a treasure of history and natural beauty, all only an hour away from the city!