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Sunset Private Tour to Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon
(39) Reviews
Athens
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Take an unforgettable day trip to Cape Sounion, an ancient temple built on top of a towering sea cliff. Climb up to the Temple of Poseidon for panoramic views of the Aegean, and explore the ruins of this structure dedicated to the Greek god of the sea. This incredible tour takes you along south Attica’s scenic coastal roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon. The views of the Aegean Sea from this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea are breathtaking.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)
Entry/Admission Fees - Sounio Archeological Site
Licensed tour guide
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Athens
Pickup from your hotel, airbnb appartment, Athens airport or Piraeus port. After an hour and 15 minutes drive along the Athenian riviera we will reach Sounio.
1 hour
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Glyfada
Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera along the Athens coast. It is situated in the southern parts of the Athens' Urban Area.
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Voula
Voula is a southern suburb of Athens and former municipality in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.
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Lake Vouliagmeni
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. You will have some free time to take a few pictures.
10 minutes
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Varkiza
Varkiza has a widely known beach, which has tennis courts, parkland and fields, restaurants, taverns, complexes and other amenities.
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Temple of Poseidon
Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Lavrio and 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Athens.
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, it overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at an elevation of almost 60 metres (200 ft).
Sunset Private Tour to Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon
(39) Reviews
Athens
About
Take an unforgettable day trip to Cape Sounion, an ancient temple built on top of a towering sea cliff. Climb up to the Temple of Poseidon for panoramic views of the Aegean, and explore the ruins of this structure dedicated to the Greek god of the sea. This incredible tour takes you along south Attica’s scenic coastal roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon. The views of the Aegean Sea from this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea are breathtaking.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)