Embark on a private tour to Cape Sounio from Athens and explore the majestic Poseidon Temple. Drive along the scenic Athenian Riviera, soak in the beauty of the coastline, and witness a breathtaking sunset over the Saronic Gulf. A truly unforgettable experience!
Embark on a private tour to Cape Sounio from Athens and explore the majestic Poseidon Temple. Drive along the scenic Athenian Riviera, soak in the beauty of the coastline, and witness a breathtaking sunset over the Saronic Gulf. A truly unforgettable experience!
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Athens - Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio. - Glyfada - Glyfada 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….
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Athens - Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio. - Glyfada - Glyfada 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.
- Voula - Voula is a southern suburb of Athens.
- Vouliagmeni - Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city center.
- Varkiza - Varkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica
- Anavyssos - Anavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica.
- Archaeological Site of 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.
- Temple of Poseidon - The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444â440 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).
- Lake Vouliagmeni - During our return to the city of Athens, we will stop at one of the most idyllic places. 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.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets for Temple of Poseidon (€8 per person)
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets for Temple of Poseidon (€8 per person)
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Gratuities
Starting at the suburb of Glyfada in Athens and curling through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi to end at Cape Sounio, this coastal road provides one of Attica’s most magnificent journeys. It’s lined with petite beaches, boasting either sand or rock, crystal waters, and a flawlessly blue sky. These sights accompany and enrich the experience of everyone who…
Starting at the suburb of Glyfada in Athens and curling through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi to end at Cape Sounio, this coastal road provides one of Attica’s most magnificent journeys. It’s lined with petite beaches, boasting either sand or rock, crystal waters, and a flawlessly blue sky. These sights accompany and enrich the experience of everyone who travels this stunning route to Cape Sounio, one of Greece’s most picturesque locations.
As you approach, your attention is seized by the impressive ruins of the Poseidon Temple, a remarkable instance of 5th century BC classical architecture. This site was selected by ancient Athenians to honor their deity Poseidon, within a fort built to safeguard their shoreline.
This site also attracts millions of international tourists who come to witness the sun descending into the embrace of the Saronic Gulf. A sight that remains with them forever…
- 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)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.