The summer may come to end, but summer never ends in Greece! Enjoy the sun and the summer breeze while taking our brand-new addition, called “Acropolis & Sounion” to unravel both the myths of the Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon.
Do you want to explore Athens in one day?
Do you want to explore Athens and beyond in one day? Discover Greek Culture gives all discerning travelers the opportunity to discover the great history and all the myths surrounding the Greek Capital and its landmarks in autumn, while the weather is still shiny.
Start your exploration by taking a private guided Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tour along with an expert in the fields of history and archaeology. Then, join us for a unique visit to the coastal area of Attica region, Sounion. There lies the famous Temple of Poseidon and prepare to give yourselves the chance to be in awe of not just the wonders of the site, but also of the breathtaking views to the Aegean Sea.
Acropolis of Athens
Visit the archaeological site of the Acropolis, in search of the little secrets of the Sacred Rock: visual corrections, colors, damaged architectural elements and the stories behind these.
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street
Walk along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street to take in the scenery, characteristic of a city that has been inhabited for centuries. Contemporary apartment buildings, neoclassical houses and the Acropolis Rock with the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus and the Herodeion, the famous Roman Music Hall are some of the sees while walking by.
Acropolis Museum
Take a private guided tour of the Acropolis Museum, led by a field expert / licensed archaeologist, for a chance to discover a different experience of the Acropolis of Athens. How? But. of course, through artifacts, sculptures, and architectural elements from across the archaeological site.
After your tour in the Acropolis Museum, enjoy lunch break at the Acropolis Museum Restaurant while overlooking the Acropolis.
The Temple of Poseidon
Now, it is time to hop on and head to the coastal area of Attica region, Sounion. There lies the Temple of Poseidon. The Temple of Poseidon topping Cape Sounion was built in the 5th century BCE, during the Golden Age of ancient Athens. A popular tourist attraction since the 18th century, the temple ruins have attracted some of the brightest minds of Europe’s literary and academic world. Its praises have been sung by the likes of William Falconer, Lord Byron, Herman Melville and Martin Heidegger. Today, the Archaeological Site of Sounion offers memorable moments, not only through the exploration of the long history and mythology that surrounds it, but also because of its breathtaking views to the Aegean Sea.
What’s more?
Apart from our brand-new addition to our website, Discover Greek Culture has a wide number of different experiences, operated not only in Athens, but also in all other Greek destinations. From Athens to the Peloponnese, Santorini to Paros and Antiparos, Tinos to Crete, and much more, DGC members are trying their best to create memorable experiences for their discerning guests. Take a look at our Tours and let us curate your next trip to Greece!
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