Day 01
Classical Athens & Cape Sounion
Cape Sounion
- Drive by the Athens Riviera, the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni ,Voula and Varkiza.
- Be captivated by the crowning jewel,Cape Sounion dominated by the spectacular Temple of Poseidon built during 444 - 440 BC, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age.
- Enjoy your refreshments at the snack bar overlooking the temple and the sea.
- Drive to Kavouri where you will treat your taste buds to delicious Greek delicacies by the Saronic sea.
Athens
- Drive by Hadrian's Arch, a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch.
- Drive by the Temple of Olympiad Zeus, a colossal temple at the center of Athens
- Visit the Olympic Stadium Kallimarmaro, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
- Visit Mount Lycabettus where you will enjoy magnificent panoramic views of Athens.
- Visit the breathtaking Athens National Archaeological Museum housing some of the most important artifacts from around Greece.
- Drive by the neoclassical buildings of the 'architectual trilogy' consisting of the National library, Athens University and the Academy of Athens.
- Drive by the famous Stadiou street with the remarkable statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, "General" of the War Of Independence, 1821.
- Visit the Constitution Square, the Greek Parliament and the changing of the Royal Guards.
- Enjoy an authentic Greek lunch in Monastiraki square or Plaka.
- Shopping for your friends and family in Monastiraki flea market or Plaka.
- Visit the remarkable Ancient Agora, the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, administrative, commercial, social, religious, cultural and seat of justice.
- Visit the Acropolis (Sacred rock) and glorious Parthenon enjoying breathtaking sunset views.
Please note: You have the option to visit the remarkable Acropolis museum or the National Archaeological Museum.
