Athens & Cape Sounion
8 hours with a private driver & guide from Piraeus-Athens Port
8 hours with a private driver & guide from Piraeus-Athens Port
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
INFO
TERMS & CONDITIONS
OVERVIEW
Visit the Acropolis of Athens, with a private guide, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the Parthenon and other classical ruins await.
Next, have a driving tour of the top sights of Athens and get an up-close look at the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the Presidential Guards who protect it.
Travel with your private driver to Cape Sounion where you can see the Temple of Poseidon, a 5th century BC temple perched on sea cliffs.
Highlights
Duration
Departure/Return point
Next, have a driving tour of the top sights of Athens and get an up-close look at the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the Presidential Guards who protect it.
Travel with your private driver to Cape Sounion where you can see the Temple of Poseidon, a 5th century BC temple perched on sea cliffs.
Highlights
- Marvel at Ancient Greek ruins like the world-famous Parthenon
- Tour the World Heritage–listed Acropolis of Athens
- Catch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Explore the Plaka Old Town, and see Temple of Olympian Zeus
- See the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
Duration
- 8 hours (approx.)
Departure/Return point
- Your cruise dock/hotel/airport
DESCRIPTION
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Port and visit the Acropolis of Athens, with a private guide, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the Parthenon and other classical ruins await.
Next, have a driving tour of the top sights of Athens, including the Olympic Stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Get an up-close look at the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the Presidential Guards who protect it.
Wander the labyrinthine streets flanked with neoclassical architecture, Byzantine churches and bustling boutiques in the old town
After concluding the Athens tour, drive along the coast line passing popular resorts and beaches and enjoy splendid views of the sea and nearby mountains. Arrive to Cape Sounion and visit the ancient 5th century BC Temple of Poseidon, and hopefully catch a sunset!
Then, you will travel back to the Piraeus-Athens Port.
Meet your guide at the Port and visit the Acropolis of Athens, with a private guide, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the Parthenon and other classical ruins await.
Next, have a driving tour of the top sights of Athens, including the Olympic Stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Get an up-close look at the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the Presidential Guards who protect it.
Wander the labyrinthine streets flanked with neoclassical architecture, Byzantine churches and bustling boutiques in the old town
After concluding the Athens tour, drive along the coast line passing popular resorts and beaches and enjoy splendid views of the sea and nearby mountains. Arrive to Cape Sounion and visit the ancient 5th century BC Temple of Poseidon, and hopefully catch a sunset!
Then, you will travel back to the Piraeus-Athens Port.
PRICE
PRICES PER PARTY
(not per person)
All prices are in Euro currency
(not per person)
All prices are in Euro currency
Party of 1-2 people : 650,00
Party of 3-4 people : 680,00
Party of 5-6 people : 690,00
Party of 7-8 people : 720,00
Party of > 8 people : Contact us
Party of 3-4 people : 680,00
Party of 5-6 people : 690,00
Party of 7-8 people : 720,00
Party of > 8 people : Contact us
Rates include
- Private English speaking driver with an air-conditioned car/minivan (8h)
- Private licensed guide in the Ancient Athens (4h)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Admissions to monuments and attractions
INFO
The Changing of the Guards in Athens
Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guards, the military unit whose members stand proudly in perfect stillness in front of the Hellenic Parliament. There are of course changings every hour in the day, but on Sundays it is the official ceremony with the official costums.
The Evzones is a special unit of the Hellenic Army, also known as Tsoliades, who guard the Monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. Through the historical movement of Greece, the Evzones have become symbols of bravery and courage for the Greek people. The Presidential Guard, as the unit is now called, was constituted in 1868 and has taken many names through centuries
The duties of the soldiers are part of a ceremonial nature. Every soldier guards for about an hour, 3 times in total every 48 hours. Throughout these 60 minutes, they have to stand perfectly still until it is time to switch with another guard. During the changing, they work in pairs so they can perfectly coordinate their moves. The steps that the official ceremony requires at the time of changing are carried out in really slow motion to protect their blood circulation after 60 min of immobility.
The soldiers of the Presidential Guard are selected according to their height, excellent physical condition and psychological state as well as character and morality, as they follow a hard training before they become part of this honorary unit. The training lasts for one month and includes exercises to keep the body and mind still. Apart from staying still, the soldiers must also not make any face or eye move and must not show any expression.
Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guards, the military unit whose members stand proudly in perfect stillness in front of the Hellenic Parliament. There are of course changings every hour in the day, but on Sundays it is the official ceremony with the official costums.
The Evzones is a special unit of the Hellenic Army, also known as Tsoliades, who guard the Monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. Through the historical movement of Greece, the Evzones have become symbols of bravery and courage for the Greek people. The Presidential Guard, as the unit is now called, was constituted in 1868 and has taken many names through centuries
The duties of the soldiers are part of a ceremonial nature. Every soldier guards for about an hour, 3 times in total every 48 hours. Throughout these 60 minutes, they have to stand perfectly still until it is time to switch with another guard. During the changing, they work in pairs so they can perfectly coordinate their moves. The steps that the official ceremony requires at the time of changing are carried out in really slow motion to protect their blood circulation after 60 min of immobility.
The soldiers of the Presidential Guard are selected according to their height, excellent physical condition and psychological state as well as character and morality, as they follow a hard training before they become part of this honorary unit. The training lasts for one month and includes exercises to keep the body and mind still. Apart from staying still, the soldiers must also not make any face or eye move and must not show any expression.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Booking
- A deposit of 25 % of the tour cost is required to secure your reservation. Balance is due 30 days before the tour start
- We accept payment by Visa and MasterCard. Amex cards (2,5 % fee)
- Tours are refundable up to 15 days before the scheduled departure
- Skip-the-line tickets to monuments & attractions are not refundable
- No charge if your ship will not dock in port due to unforeseen circumstances (weather conditions, itinerary change, etc.)
This itinerary is operated exclusively for you and your party and can be customized as you wish.
Please contact us for details and for booking this tour
Please contact us for details and for booking this tour
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