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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...
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 14 travelers
Photos
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 9 itinerary stops
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
- 1
Athens
Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio.
90 min - 2
Glyfada
Pass byGlyfada 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.
- 3
Voula
Pass byVoula is a southern suburb of Athens.
- 4
Vouliagmeni
Pass byVouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city center.
- 5
Varkiza
Pass byVarkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica
- 6
Anavyssos
Pass byAnavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica.
- 7
Cape Sounion
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.
45 minAdmission not included - 8
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).
45 min - 9
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.
10 min
What's included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
What's not included
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees: Sounio & Temple of Poseidon (can be purchased only on-site)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
Good to know
- 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)
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
English Private tour
Pickup included
Reviews
4.9 · 126 reviews
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