Cape Sounio
About This Tour
Travel from Athens along the scenic Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon stands above the sea at one of Attica’s most striking coastal...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Sounion · Languages: English
Know before you go: Confirmation will be received at time of booking; Not wheelchair accessible; Most travelers can participate; Dates that the tour does not operate are : National Public Holidays 1 Jan Sun New Year's Day -6 Jan Fri Epiphany -27 Feb Mon Orthodox Ash Monday-25 Mar Sat Independence Day-14 Apr Fri Orthodox Good Friday-16 Apr Sun Orthodox Easter Sunday-17 Apr Mon Orthodox Easter Monday-1 May Mon Labour Day-4 Jun Sun Orthodox Pentecost-5 Jun Mon Orthodox Whit Monday-15 Aug Tue Assumption Day-28 Oct Sat Ochi Day-25 Dec Mon Christmas Day-26 Dec Tue 2nd Day of Christmas; Please note that pickup service is offered from specific pickup locations within Athens city center. In case accommodation is outside our pickup routing then we will set a central - convenient location to meet.; Pickup services starts depending on the pickup point 1h -1h30 prior to the starting time of the activity.
About Athens
Athens
Aristotle, Themistocles, Pericles and Plato all wandered this great city; the birthplace of democracy and home to the mighty Parthenon. Be sure to engage a local guide to make the most of your travels through the ancient town
What's Included
- Pick-up & drop off service from Athens city center
- English Speaking Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance Fees
Not Included
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Athenian Riviera Athens Riviera is the coastal area in the southern suburbs of Athens, Greece from Piraeus to Sounio.It is located about 16 km (9.9 mi) from downtown Athens stretching from the southern suburbs of Athens to the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounio. Cape Sounion Cape Sounion is one of the most impressive seafront locations not to miss during your vacation in Athens, as it is only located about 70 minutes away from the city by car.The splendid rocky promontory that rises out of the Aegean is the place where the Temple of Poseidon, one of the most significant archeological sites in Greece can be found. Temple of Poseidon This place was emotionally important for the Athenians, as this was the last point of their land that the ancient Athenian sea farers and warriors could see when they sailed away into the Aegean and around the Mediterranean Sea and also this was the first spot of Attica to see when they returned from the journey or war.That is why the Athenians decided to built a temple there, dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea, to give them nice sea trips so that they would come back home safe.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Athens, GR · Tour start: Athens, GR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
