Cape Sounio, Poseidon Temple (5 hours). Day or Evening/ Sunset tour

4.8 (4 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We visit Cape Sounion as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you, we love traveling, history, scenery & photography. We love what we do:)

Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive, stopping wherever you desire, visit places as Vouliagmeni lake, take photos have a break/ swim. Finally you will visit Poseidon Temple and have the time to take photos from all different angles.

Ancient Greeks believed that Cape Sounion was the house of Poseidon, the God of the Sea. Today the Greeks still come and pay homepage to the divine nature of the Cape (Akrotirion) words cannot describe it .

Options

Sedan tour from Athens/up 4 p

This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel .
Duration: 5 hours: Sounion Day or Evening private tour from Athens. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 35€ (with Sedan)
Sounio tour from Athens : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .
Sedan Air-conditioned : Sounion private tour with a luxury Sedan. Up to 4 adults or a family of 4 persons (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 y. free)
Pickup included

Minivan tour from Athens/ up 7

This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel .
Duration: 5 hours: Sounio private tour from Athens. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 50€ (with Minivan) .
Sounion tour from Athens : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .
Minivan air-conditioned : Sounion private tour with a luxury Minivan. From 1 to 8 persons (2 children / up to 11 years old free)
Pickup included

Minibus tour from Athens/up 14

This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel .
Duration: 5 hours: Sounion Day or Evening private tour from Athens. If you wish to extend trip, additional charge per hour 65€ (with Minibus) .
Sounio tour from Athens: Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .
Minibus air-conditioned : Sounio highlights private tour with a luxury Minibus. Up to 14 persons (2 children up to 11 years old free) .
Pickup included

What's included

  • WiFi on board
  • Professional tour driver provide informative audio documentary with historical details as you travel
  • Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens Piraeus. Up to request another location
  • Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
  • Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
  • Entrance Fees to Sites & Museums ( Poseidon Temple site: Winter 10€ / Summer 20€)
  • Tips are at your discretion.

What to expect

  1. Lake Vouliagmeni
    15m
    Lake Vouliagmeni situated on an idyllic landscape, this rare geological phenomenon is waiting to be discovered. We will stop at the picturesque lake for Photography.
  2. Varkiza
    Pass by
    Follow the scenic coastal road to Cape Sounion via Elegant suburbs as Varkiza
  3. Anavyssos
    15m
    Follow the scenic coastal road to Cape Sounion via summer resorts as Anavyssos
  4. Temple of Poseidon
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    You will visit the 5th century B.C. temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).

    Ticket cost 10€ (Nov1st / Mar31st) and 20€ (Apr1st/Oct31st)
  5. Sounio Beach
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Great views, small, quiet beach with crustal clear water. Safe to swim. There is a small cafe/shop. Bring your own supplies. Its crowded July & August

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup is offered to your hotel/ apartment in Athens center, at the arranged time of your tour departure.

For Evening/ Sunset tours, we suggest that the tour starts at 3 hours before sunset time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.

Additional charge is applicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center.
*Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km)
This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km & Toll Roads) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km & Toll Roads)
**This is under prior agreement with the agent's office

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 8 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
  • The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to Poseidon Temple or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your professional tour driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel.
  • Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 5 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
  • For Private Tours: Traveler pickup is offered to your hotel/ apartment in Athens center, at the arranged time of your tour departure. For Evening/ Sunset tours, we suggest that the tour starts at 3 hours before sunset time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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