• Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel situated on a rocky hill above Athens, containing the remnants of several historically and architecturally significant ancient buildings, the most renowned being the Parthenon. The term acropolis is derived from the Greek words ἄκρον (“highest point”) and πόλις (“city”). Although “acropolis” is a general term and there are many acropoleis in Greece, the Acropolis of Athens is so significant that it is often referred to simply as “The Acropolis.” In ancient times, it was also known as Cecropia, named after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first king of Athens. Evidence suggests the hill was inhabited as early as the fourth millennium BC, but it was Pericles (c. 495–429 BC) in the fifth century BC who oversaw the construction of the site’s most important existing structures, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike. The Parthenon and other buildings suffered significant damage during the 1687 siege by the Venetians in the Morean War when gunpowder stored in the Parthenon was ignited by a cannonball.
• Temple of Olympian Zeus - The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, was a colossal temple in the heart of Athens. It was dedicated to “Olympian” Zeus, a title reflecting his status as the chief of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC under the Athenian tyrants, who aimed to create the greatest temple of the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, 638 years after it began. During the Roman era, the temple, which featured 104 massive columns, was celebrated as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues of the ancient world. However, its glory was short-lived, as it fell into disuse after being plundered during a barbarian invasion in 267 AD, about a century after its completion. It was likely never repaired and subsequently fell into ruin. In the centuries following the fall of the Roman Empire, it was heavily quarried for building materials for other projects in the city. Despite this, a significant portion of the temple remains today, including sixteen of the original gigantic columns, and it remains an important archaeological site in Greece.
• Panathenaic Stadium - The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro (“beautiful marble”), is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. As one of Athens’ main historical attractions, it is the only stadium in the world constructed entirely of marble. A stadium was initially built on the site of a simple racecourse by the Athenian statesman Lykourgos (Lycurgus) around 330 BC, primarily for the Panathenaic Games. It was reconstructed in marble by Herodes Atticus, an Athenian Roman senator, by 144 AD and had a seating capacity of 50,000. After the rise of Christianity in the 4th century, it was largely abandoned. The stadium was excavated in 1869 and hosted the Zappas Olympics in 1870 and 1875. After refurbishment, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896 and was the venue for four of the nine contested sports. It was used for various purposes in the 20th century and served as an Olympic venue again in 2004. It is the finishing point for the annual Athens Classic Marathon and is the last venue in Greece from which the Olympic flame handover ceremony to the host nation takes place.
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to Greek soldiers who died in war. Sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by Fokion Rok, the Changing of the Guards in Athens occurs right in front of the Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard. The Changing of the Guards in Athens takes place every hour, on the hour, regardless of weather conditions. The Guards march in front of the Tomb and change shifts in pairs, using intricately choreographed movements. The Evzones are selected from Greek men serving in the military. To be chosen as a Guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a soldier must be over 1.88 m (6 ft 2 inches) tall.
• The Academy of Athens - The main building of the Academy is a neoclassical structure located between Panepistimiou Street and Akadimias Street in central Athens. Designed as part of an architectural “trilogy” in 1859 by Danish architect Theophil Hansen, along with the University and the National Library, funds for its construction were provided by magnate Simon Sinas. The foundation stone was laid on 2 August 1859. Construction progressed rapidly, supervised by Ernst Ziller after 1861, but internal conflicts during the latter years of King Otto’s reign, which led to his ousting in 1862, halted construction until 1864. Work resumed in 1868, but the building was not completed until 1885, with most funding provided by Sinas and, after his death, by his wife Ifigeneia.
• Lake Vouliagmeni - Lake Vouliagmeni (“Sunken Lake”) is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through Mount Hymettus, located south of Vouliagmeni, Greece. The lagoon formed approximately 2,000 years ago. It was once a large cavern that collapsed following an earthquake. The outline of the collapsed cavern roof is clearly visible from a distance. Due to its consistently warm water temperature and rich hydrogen sulfide content, the lake has functioned as a spa since the late 19th century.
• Temple of Poseidon - The ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, constructed between 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of Athens’ Golden Age. It is perched above the sea at a height of nearly 60 meters (200 ft). The Poseidon building was rectangular, with a colonnade on all four sides encompassing the peristasis. Originally, there were 34 columns in the outer colonnade, of which 15 still stand today. The columns are of the Doric Order and were made of white marble quarried locally at Laureotic Olympus.
• Acropolis Museum - The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum dedicated to the findings from the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact discovered on the rock and surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also stands over the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. The museum was founded in 2003, with the Organization of the Museum established in 2008. It opened to the public on 20 June 2009. More than 4,250 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square meters.

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Embark on an exclusive full-day private tour showcasing the best of Athens, Cape Sounion, and the Temple of Poseidon.

Discover the Acropolis and its remarkable temples, including the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Athena Nike, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, and the Dionysus Theatre. Optionally, visit the Acropolis Museum to admire its extraordinary artifacts. Experience the Temple of Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian, and the Panathenaic Stadium, which hosted the inaugural modern Olympic Games in 1896. Witness the Parliament and the ceremonial changing of the guards, as well as the Athens Trilogy.

Travel in style in our luxurious, brand-new vehicles with live commentary from our English-speaking professional drivers. Journey across the Athens Riviera, pause at Lake Vouliagmeni, and continue south along the stunning blue waters of the Aegean Sea to visit Sounion and the fortified Temple of Poseidon.

Conclude this delightful day by enjoying a breathtaking sunset and dining by the sea at one of the charming fishing taverns.

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