Sounion Sunset Private Tour: Experience Archaeological Sites in Comfort and Flexibility
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Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
Experience the beauty of Sounion at sunset on a private tour. Avoid the crowds and enjoy the flexibility of visiting archaeological sites at your own pace. Book now!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos) - On your way towards the Temple of Poseidon, you will have the potentiality to absorb the southern suburbs of Athens, such as Old Faliron, Alimos and Glyfada. It is an undeniable fact that these areas are considered to be the most up-scaled ones of Attica. Moreover, the traveler is given the opportunity to observe coastline of Attica full of private and public marines, shops and cafes.
  • Limni Vouliagmenis - A short stop for pictures will be made at Vouliagmeni Lake.

The lagoon formed about 2,000 years ago. It was once a large cavern that collapsed following an earthquake. The outline of the collapsed cavern roof can be clearly discerned from a distance.

The lake has quite unique environmental conditions: it is supplied with warm seawater (28-35ºCelsius) via an underground channel spreading through a network of flooded caves, so its temperature never drops below 18 °C (usually ranges around 21-24 °C), whereas a freshwater spring reduces its salinity to brackish levels (14.5-18 psu).

Because of its constant warm water temperature and its rich content in hydrogen sulphide, the lake functions as a spa since the end of the 19th century.

  • Varkiza - Varkiza is a picturesque sea-side village in the middle of the way to Cape Sounion. The area is very popular to Athenians for short excursions due to its beaches, shops and clubs.
  • Temple of Poseidon - The Temple of Poseidon is built on top of the hill, exactly at the meeting point of the Saronic Sea with the Aegean Sea. The temple was dedicated to God Poseidon, the lord of the Sea and it was there where all the sailors offered a last sacrifice to appease God Poseidon before leaving the safety of the Saronic Golf.
    According to Greek mythology, the Cape Sounion was the point from which Greek King Aegeus flung himself off the cliff to his death, upon the mistaken belief that his son had died. This ancient tragic tale involves a theme that is still used in modern story-telling today.
  • Lagonisi - On the way back to Athens, the visitor will enjoy the Greek traditional cuisine at a local tavern with a view to the sea.
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line ticket access
  • Exclusive private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free on-board WiFi
  • Climate-controlled vehicles
  • Expert drivers with local knowledge
What's Not Included
  • Admission Fees (8 Euros per adult)
  • Dinner
  • Liscensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability (Additional Cost:190 Euros)
  • Airport pickup and drop off (Additional cost)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The versatility of our tours and offerings allows for customization based on customer requirements. Our drivers are not only professionals with all necessary certifications but also proficient in English, their expertise lending a sense of security and ease as you travel in our well-maintained and comfortable vehicles. An added advantage of our services is the opportunity to explore archaeological sites at distinct timings, avoiding the throng of visitors brought in by larger tour buses and groups, providing a more intimate experience with the magnificent monuments and their history. Furthermore, our service costs favorably compare to the prices of individual passes available at larger tour and excursion firms, promising enhanced value.

  • Infant car seats are available upon request
  • Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
Location
Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
Avenue of Poseidon
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Eric_d
Jan 18, 2024
A must while in Athens - Frank was an excellent tour guide and the sunset views were amazing. We stopped for dinner at a local Greek restaurant on the way back which was also outstanding. I highly recommend this tour!
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Melindasj6334su
Dec 20, 2023
A great teambuilding trip to Sounion - We had a wonderful trip to Sounion, Frank was adapting himself to our needs, we received a lot of information about Greece in general, myths, legends, history. The site is amazing, view is breathtaking, do not miss out this experience once in Athens! And if you want a perfect service, choose H.P. Tours, they were quick in responding, puntual, adaptive, overall professional. Thanks for this great evening, Frank!
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Experience730200
Jun 25, 2023
Spend the extra $ and book this tour private! - Save yourself time because you can’t put a price tag on it and book this private tour!!! George went over and beyond for us and we are so thankful to have had him for our trip!
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Dtokeefe15
Jun 15, 2023
Outstanding trip well worth the cost - We took the Sounion Sunset Private Tour with our family of 4. An awesome experience. A beautiful, well maintained, new van with driver and guide, Costas and Nancy, arrived at our hotel on time. We departed on the planned itinerary and had a wonderful time. Nancy provided the right level of information as we progressed. The dinner stop was at a beautiful location and a very fresh authentic Greek seafood menu. The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion is a breathtaking sunset location. Well worth the trip.
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Sharon
Jun 5, 2023
Nice quiet private tour - Our tour with Jimmy was just the break we needed from the crowds in Athens. It was a beautiful drive down the coast and a lovely sunset was the reward. Jimmy also arranged a fabulous fresh seafood dinner stop on the way back. Best fish (Grilled Dorado) we have had! Wish I could remember the name of the restaurant…
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Stay55980877688
May 8, 2023
Amazing in every way! Loved Frank for his kindness, promptness and professionalism. - Frank is the best! Our 5 hour tour was superb! The 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful luxury van he provided. The commentary along the way - wow! The Temple of Zeus was a sight to behold on top of the mountain right on the edge of the sea. And he took us to a lovely local restaurant on the way back to Athens for dinner. Frank is very professional and on time. He is the best and I am a travel agent! Don't hesitate to use his company for tours and all transfers needed!
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Andrew_n
Apr 11, 2023
Guide was very... - Guide was very knowledgeable and gave a perfect tour. The stops on the way were great and so was the restaurant on the way back.
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Louise_b
Nov 26, 2022
Breathtakingly beautiful - Our driver/ guide, Panos was very knowledgeable and attentive. We had such a great experience that we booked him for another excursion the next day
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Desiree
Oct 26, 2022
Wonderful Tour! - We had a great time on our tour! Evan was our guide and was extremely kind and helpful! He was very informative and clearly loved his city and country! It was completely private as advertised,and the van was clean and comfortable. We had a great trip up to the temple, and took the road by the coast! We would definitely book with HP tours again!
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Daneyell
Sep 13, 2022
10/10 would recommend - Frank was a wonderful tour guide and 10/10 would recommend. We booked a half day tour and I so wish we would have booked an additional full day tour with him. He’s informative, kind, patient, and gives phenomenal recommendation. Can’t wait for my next trip to Athens and I can guarantee I will be booking with H.P. Tours again.
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