Athens & Cape Sounion tour Cape Sounion Tour
Cape Sounion with Swimming Day Tour
Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon Tour
Cape Sounion Full Day Tour
One of the most beautiful and relaxing road trips outside the city of Athens, that will give you the opportunity to see another side of Athens. Real Athens! Also if you want to start the tour on the afternoon you will experience an amazing breathtaking Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.
While the Athenians were building the Parthenon, Pericles had the idea to reconstruct the Archaic temple that was destroyed by the Persians during the 5th century B. C. The location of the temple was one of the most important places strategically, because of the great view. The temple is located on top of the hill at Cape Sounion, 68 kilometers away from Athens and it was dedicated to the God of the Sea and brother of Zeus, Poseidon! Today only 15 out of the 34 doric style columns of the temple are still standing. About 500 meters away, on a lower place, there used to be a temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena.
In this tour you will have the opportunity to admire the Athenian coast line on the way to Cape Sounion, to visit the temple of Poseidon. We will depart from Athens to a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs, like Palaion Faliron, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza. We are going to stop for a picture at Lake Vouliagmeni, the “Secret” Lake of Athens. After this, we will continue all the way to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B. C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking Panoramic views. The location was one of the most important strategic locations for the city-state of Athens, because of the spectacular view.
Before or after your visit to the temple of Poseidon you will have the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant with magical view, next to the water and we will stop at a very beautiful organized beach or Lake Vouliagmeni, in order for you to enjoy swimming in the crystal clear Greek sea!
“This tour can be booked as a half day tour also without stop for swimming”
- We use luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned.
- Rates include all tolls, fuel, parking fees, and baggage charges.
- Not included: Drinks, meals, entrance fees, accommodation, licensed guides (optional) and/or gratuities.
- Prices are per car and not per person.
- The driver will wait a maximum of 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time.
- Tours are private, personal, and flexible just for you and your party.
- For all tours except layover tours that starts/ends at Athens airport there will be a surcharge of 25% (Athens airport is 45-60 minutes drive from Athens, Piraeus port).
- For services between 23:30 – 06:30 there will be a 20% surcharge.
- Names Lists: Upon booking confirmation, you must provide a full list (names & surnames) for all members of your touring party. This is required by local authorities for all tours and failure to provide such a list may result in the cancellation of your tour.
- Driver: Please be aware that your Driver is not permitted to enter archaeological sites and museums and offer a guiding service. Only Licensed guides, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Culture, are allowed to do so. Should you require a licensed guide to accompany you to the archaeological sites and museums, we can provide such service at an extra cost, or you can find a licensed guide on your own. Please note that, if you choose the service of a licensed guide for the full time of your tour, an additional seat in the vehicle will be required. Since your licensed guide will be in the vehicle during the tour. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu, in order for the appropriate vehicle to be provided for your Tour.
- Licensed Guides: All accredited (official) guides are freelance professionals by law, who are hired by the operator on your behalf. The Licensed guide is responsible for issuing all pertinent documentation concerning his/her services (such as receipts, etc.).
- Full day tour duration with a licensed guide is 8 hours and a half-day tour duration with a licensed guide is 5 hours.
- Licensed Guides Extra Seat: Please note that, if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for FULL TIME, you will require an ADDITIONAL seat in your vehicle, since your guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu (car type 4-7 people)
- Luggage:
– Mercedes Sedan/Saloon (1-3 persons) max luggage: 3 pieces with the following maximum dimensions: height 63,5cm/25 inches, width 45cm/18 inches, depth 28cm/11 inches or 2 larger pieces
– Mercedes Minivan or Minibus 1 piece of luggage (up to above dimensions) plus 1 carry-on (not exceeding 3 kilos) per person. IMPORTANT: For each and every requested transfer service, you are required to inform us of the exact luggage description of your party.
Archaeological sites are closed
• 1 January: closed
• 6 January: closed
• Shrove Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 25 March: closed
• Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
• Holy Saturday: 08.30-15.00
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 1 May: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08.30-15.00
• 15 August: 08.30-15.00
• 28 October: 08.30-15.00
• 25 December: closed
• 26 December: closed
Under 18 years old is FREE
*6 March (except Acropolis Museum)
*5 June (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 April (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 May (International Museums Day)
*The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days- except Acropolis museum)
Reduced admission for:
*Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union aged over 65 years old by showing their ID card or passport.
*Students of Higher Education Institutes and equivalent Schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID
*The accompanying parents on educational visits of elementary schools.
Cape Sounion with Swimming!
Enjoy our Cape Sounion day tour one of the most beautiful and relaxing road trips outside the city of Athens that will give you the opportunity to see another side of Athens. Before or after your visit to the temple of Poseidon we will stop at a very beautiful organized beach or Lake Vouliagmeni, in order for you to enjoy swimming in the crystal clear Greek sea! Enjoy one of our most popular tours
Highlights
- Temple of Poseidon
- Lake Vouliagmeni
- Athenian Riviera
- Palaio Faliro
- Alimos
- Glyfada
- Voula
- Varkiza
Duration
8-9 hours
Good to Know
- Comfortable clothing and athletic walking shoes are recommended.
- Hat and sun glasses are suggested.
- Photography is permitted throughout the tour.
- Local cash needed for entrance fees and small expenses (25€ pp)
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