Private Sunset tour to Cape Sounion/Temple of Poseidon

4.9 (22 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Travelling south from Athens, Sounion is located at the southern end of the Apollo coast, right on the tip of the Cape. Taking approximately 1,5hrs to reach Cape Sounion, this tour can give you the chance to walk through the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon with the immense blue of the Aegean Sea as a background, in a short distance from the city center of Athens.

And if you are looking for one of the best places in Greece to enjoy the sunset, Cape Sounio is the place where you can enjoy the summer breeze and capture some of the greatest pictures anyone could ever imagine.

What's included

  • English Speaking Driver(not allow to escort you into the sites/museums)
  • WiFi on board, Mineral Cold Water, Fuel and tolls
  • We can accommodate 8people also(Bookable by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
  • Mercedes Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Gratuity(optional), Lunch, Entrance Fees
  • Licensed Tour Guide (Bookable upon request by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)

What to expect

  1. Lake Vouliagmeni
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Immediately to the south of town and very close to the sea, a rare geological formation is to be found that gave the suburb its modern name: Lake Vouliagmeni ("Sunken Lake"), a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus. Because of its constant and comfortable water temperature —at about 24ºCelsius the lake functions as a year-round spa.
  2. Temple of Poseidon
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Depart from Athens and visit Cape Sounion which is an enchanting place to visit, located only about an hour and a half outside the city, offering to the visitors and travellers some of the most stunning views of the Attic landscape: The most expressive example of coexistence between beauty of Nature and the beauty of Art and Architecture.

    Surmounted on a gorge almost 72 meters above the sea level stands the magnificent temple of Poseidon chanted through the centuries by numerous scholars and authors. The place that Aegeas , the legendary king of Athens leapt from into the water and gave his name to the Aegean Sea.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Accommodation Piraeus area, Port and Cruise Terminal (Included). Meeting point: The driver will meet you at the port holding a sign with your name on
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Pickup/drop off from/to Athens Airport Meeting point: The driver will meet you inside the airport holding a sign with your name on

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Cancellation policy

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

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