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

The lacy coastal road that begins in the Athenian suburb of Glyfada and winds its way through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi to reach Cape Sounio is one of Attica’s most sublime routes. Small beaches with their sandy shores or rocky stretches, crystal-clear sparkling water and a perfectly blue sky accompany you along the way and delight the senses, mind, and soul of anyone taking this gorgeous route to get to one of Greece’s most idyllic spots, Cape Sounio.

From a distance, your gaze is captivated by the ruins of the temple of Poseidon, commanding, stunning, a characteristic example of classical architecture of the 5th century BC. This is the spot that the ancient Athenians chose to honor their god Poseidon, within a fortress constructed to protect their coastline.

Millions of visitors from around the globe also come here to gaze upon the sun setting into the arms of the Saronic Gulf. A memory that stays with them for a lifetime...

Itinerary
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Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica

Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Glyfada, Glyfada, Attica

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, Voula, East Attica Region, Attica

Voula is a southern suburb of Athens.

Pass By: Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni, East Attica Region, Attica

Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city center.

Pass By: Varkiza, Varkiza, East Attica Region, Attica

Varkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica

Pass By: Anavyssos, Anavyssos, East Attica Region, Attica

Anavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica.

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Sounion, Lavreotiki 195 00, Greece

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece

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).

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece

During our return to the city of Athens, we will stop at one of the most idyllic places. 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.

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 4 To 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate. The pick-up time is adjustable upon your request.
Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or at the point you prefer.

In case of a hotel, he will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby.

In case of an apartment, he will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building.

For port pick-up, he will be waiting for you at the gate, just as you disembark, holding a sign with your name on it to spot him upon arrival.

Ports

• Port of Piraeus, 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
• Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Private transportation
• WiFi on board

Não Incluído

• Entrance tickets for Temple of Poseidon (€8 per person)
• Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
• Gratuities

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