Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens
The lacy coastal road that begins in the Athenian suburb of Glyfada and winds its way through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi to reach Cape Sounio is one of Attica’s most sublime routes. Small beaches with their sandy shores or rocky stretches, crystal-clear sparkling water and a perfectly blue sky accompany you along the way and delight the senses, mind, and soul of anyone taking this gorgeous route to get to one of Greece’s most idyllic spots, Cape Sounio.
From a distance, your gaze is captivated by the ruins of the temple of Poseidon, commanding, stunning, a characteristic example of classical architecture of the 5th century BC. This is the spot that the ancient Athenians chose to honor their god Poseidon, within a fortress constructed to protect their coastline.
Millions of visitors from around the globe also come here to gaze upon the sun setting into the arms of the Saronic Gulf. A memory that stays with them for a lifetime...
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English Private tour
Pickup included
What's included in Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Athens
Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio.
GlyfadaPass-by Only
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.
VoulaPass-by Only
Voula is a southern suburb of Athens.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Gratuities
- Temple of Poseidon
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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)
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
This is a private tour exclusively for your group. We can adjust the pick-up time to suit your needs. Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or a location of your choice. For hotel pick-up, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. For apartment pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the building entrance. For port pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the gate as you disembark, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. If you wish to enjoy the sunset, since times vary by month, please note the following pickup schedule: April, May, August: approximately 18:00 June, July: approximately 18:30 September: approximately 17:30 October: approximately 17:00 November, December, January: approximately 15:00 February, March: approximately 15:30
