Athens, Sounio & Delphi 2-day tour: Acropolis & temples

See three of Greece's most important classical sites without arranging transport or entry yourself

A 2-day guided tour from Athens combining the Acropolis with Cape Sounio's Temple of Poseidon on day one, then Delphi's archaeological site and museum on day two. A professional English-speaking guide leads both days, and all three entrance tickets are included. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, and you return to your own accommodation after day one before continuing on day two.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Athens and Sounio

• Visit Acropolis and Parthenon
• Explore Erechtheion
• Travel to Cape Sounio
• Visit Temple of Poseidon

Day 2: Delphi day trip

• Travel to Delphi
• Visit Delphi Archaeological site
• Visit Delphi Museum
• Return from Delphi

The experience

The tour splits into two halves. Day one starts at 8:30 with the Acropolis (the Parthenon, Erechtheion and the surrounding structures), then breaks for lunch before the afternoon departure to Cape Sounio at 3 p.m. The Temple of Poseidon sits on a cliff above the Aegean, and the tour runs until 7 p.m., timing the visit to catch the light as it drops toward the water. You return to your hotel in Athens that evening.

Day two is a full-day trip to Delphi, starting at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 7 p.m. The site itself (the ancient oracle sanctuary and its museum) sits in the mountains north of Athens, about two hours away. The guide walks you through the archaeological zones and the museum's collection, which holds some of the most significant objects from classical Greece. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle, and the guide speaks English throughout both days.

All three entrance tickets: Acropolis (€30), Temple of Poseidon (€20), and Delphi (€20), are prepaid and included in the price. You'll pay them in cash on the bus before each site. Hotel pickup covers selected hotels only. If yours is not on the list, public transport stops are nearby. Children aged 5 to 17 need a passport or ID to claim the free entrance ticket at the archaeological sites. Without it, they pay the adult rate.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide for both days.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• entrance tickets to the Acropolis, Temple of Poseidon and Delphi archaeological site and museum.
• hotel pickup from selected hotels.

Options for this experience

2 options

Athens and Cape Sounion, plus DelphiGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Athens sightseeing and a Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour on Day 1, with a Delphi day trip on Day 2, by air-conditioned bus

Delphi, plus Athens and Cape SounionGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Day 1 is a Delphi day trip; Day 2 covers Athens sightseeing and a Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour

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Information

Lasts 2d, from € 241.20 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

GroupUp to 401 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CHAT Tours

Is this one for you?The fixed schedule (morning Acropolis, afternoon Sounio, then a full day at Delphi) packs three major classical sites into two days without you managing transport or entry logistics. If you want to see all three without renting a car or buying tickets separately, this tour does the planning for you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's actually inside the Acropolis that I'll see on the morning tour?

The Acropolis tour covers the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the surrounding structures on the hilltop. The guide walks you through the main temples and explains their history and architecture during the morning half-day.

Is the Temple of Poseidon worth the trip to Cape Sounio, or is it just a quick photo stop?

The Temple of Poseidon stands alone on a cliff overlooking the Aegean, and the tour allocates the full afternoon and early evening there, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., so you have time to walk the site and sit with the view. The timing also means you're there as the light changes toward sunset.

How much time do you actually spend at Delphi, and what does the museum include?

Delphi is a full-day visit on day two, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the drive both ways included. The museum holds sculptures, inscriptions and objects from the sanctuary, and the guide takes you through both the archaeological site and the collection.

Do I need to arrange my own hotel on the night between day one and day two?

You return to your own hotel in Athens after day one and continue the tour from there on day two. The tour does not include overnight accommodation, so you stay in your existing hotel or lodging between the two days.

What if my hotel isn't on the pickup list? How do I get to the meeting point?

Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels only. If yours is not included, public transportation options are available nearby to reach the starting point for each day's tour.