From Athens: Half day tour to Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio (Athens Riviera)

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This is a great half-day tour option if you’re looking to explore Greece beyond Athens. You will possibly view the most beautiful sunset of your life.

Pass idyllic beaches as you leave Athens for some of the most gorgeous ruins of Ancient Greece.
The tour begins with a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastal road(one of the nicest coastlines in Greece). During this relaxing ride, you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athen’s most beautiful suburbs. During our way to Sounion, we will stop at the Lake of Vouliagmeni, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera.

Arrive at Cape Sounion, a historic and beautiful area of Greece. The steep cliffs offer a breathtaking, panoramic view, and on a clear day you can look out to some of Greece’s beautiful isles. In addition to the views, look forward to visiting the 5th-century B.C. Temple of Poseidon.

– We will have free time for photos.
– A private tour provides personalized service.

Additional Info

Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips



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This is a great half-day tour option if you’re looking to explore Greece beyond Athens. You will possibly view the most beautiful sunset of your life.

Pass idyllic beaches as you leave Athens for some of the most gorgeous ruins of Ancient Greece.
The tour begins with a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastal road(one of the nicest coastlines in Greece). During this relaxing ride, you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athen’s most beautiful suburbs. During our way to Sounion, we will stop at the Lake of Vouliagmeni, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera.

Arrive at Cape Sounion, a historic and beautiful area of Greece. The steep cliffs offer a breathtaking, panoramic view, and on a clear day you can look out to some of Greece’s beautiful isles. In addition to the views, look forward to visiting the 5th-century B.C. Temple of Poseidon.

– We will have free time for photos.
– A private tour provides personalized service.
Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece

1. Lake Vouliagmeni is a natural brackish lake with healing properties located in Vouliagmeni, Athens.Its waters are from 50 to 100 meters deep and have a temperature of 22 ° C to 29 ° C, indicating that at some depth it communicates with the Aegean volcanic arc.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece

2. Reaching our destination, we will see Poseidon’s temple stand by looking at the Aegean.
Although there are only ruins left, visitors there get impressed by the natural beauty of the landscape. You will possibly view the most beautiful sunset of your life. We could also have a stop so that you can enjoy your meal.

Duration: 3 minutes



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