Private Day Trip to Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon with Local Expert
About This Tour
Leave Athens behind for a private journey along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio, where mythology, sea views, and ancient history come together. Visit the dr...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Sounion · Languages: English, Greek
Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; The host will pick you up at your accommodation or central meeting point in Athens.
About Sounion
Sounion
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What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Friendly local guide
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Multiple start times available
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- A/C Car
- Greek traditional breakfast
- Greek coffee
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- Extra food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Your friendly local guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to one of the most mythical and enchanting places of the world, to Cape Sounion promontory. During the drive, you will be captivated by the stunning views of the coastal roads, small authentic villages, and shinning waves of the Aegean Sea. Once you've arrived, you will have a finger-licking Greek breakfast. You will wander along with the majestic remnants of the Temple of Poseidon, enjoy amazing storytelling skills of your guide and accept a challenge to find a famous engraving of Lord Byron on one of the temple pillars. After it, you will have some leisure time at a beautiful beach, swim in the crystal clear sea, and laze in the sun. For lunch, you will go to one of the local taverns with a pleasant selection of Greek dishes. You will take last memorable photos of the temple drowning in the golden and pink rays of the setting sun, and then head back to your hotel.Cape Sounion is situated at the southernmost part of Greece's Attica peninsula, overlooking the Aegean Sea. This promontory plays a significant role in Greek mythology and history. It was even referenced in Homer's poem, The Odyssey.A very remarkable archeological site with the grand remnants of an ancient temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea. The temple was built in the 5th century BC at the peak of a cliff 60 meters above sea level. Poseidon Beach A clean beach at the base of the temple cliff where you will enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea.Resort neighborhood where you can have a lunch in a local tavern..
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Athens. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
