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Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens

Location Athens, Greece, Europe
$264.17
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The coastal road from Glyfada to Cape Sounio showcases one of Attica’s most stunning routes. With small beaches, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking views, this journey leads you to the iconic Temple of Poseidon.

  • 🏖️ Pickup from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port for a seamless start to your adventure.
  • 🚌 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort as you journey along the picturesque Athenian Riviera.
  • 🌅 Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon, a magnificent Doric temple built between 444–440 BC, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea.
  • 📸 Stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, a hidden gem known as the "Sunken Lake," perfect for capturing beautiful photographs.
  • 💧 Enjoy complimentary bottled water to keep you refreshed throughout the tour.
  • 📶 Stay connected with onboard WiFi, allowing you to share your experiences in real time.
  • 🌍 Knowledgeable drivers offer fascinating insights into the history of the sites, enhancing your understanding of the region.
  • 👶 Specialized infant seats are available, making it suitable for families traveling with young children.
  • 📝 Licensed tour guide available upon request, ensuring a deeper exploration of the historical sites (subject to availability).
  • 🚗 Airport pick-up and drop-off can be arranged at an additional cost for your convenience.

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English Private tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
  • Sounio & Temple of Poseidon (can be purchased only on-site)
  • Gratuities
  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)

  • Athens
    Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio.
  • Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera. It is situated in the southern parts of Athens' urban area. The area stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens' southern suburbs. (pass by)
  • Voula is a southern suburb of Athens. (pass by)
  • Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city center. (pass by)
  • Varkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica (pass by)
  • Anavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica. (pass by)
  • Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) south of the town of Lavrio (ancient Thoricus), and 70 kilometers (43 mi) southeast of Athens. It is part of Lavreotiki municipality, East Attica. It is 59.6 km away from Athens. Cape Sounion is noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Its remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea.
  • Temple of Poseidon
    The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. A Doric temple, overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at a height of almost 60 meters (200 ft).
  • Lake Vouliagmeni
    During our return to the city of Athens, we will stop at one of the most idyllic places for photos. Vouliagmeni Lake, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica's nature. Lake Vouliagmeni ("Sunken Lake") is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
  • The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
  • Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens

    Location Athens, Greece, Europe
    $264.17
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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