Athina Trip Overview
Explore the beauty of Attica Peninsula by visiting Cape Sounion and its emblematic Temple of Poseidon. Let yourself immerse in the astonishing view of the Saronic Gulf while getting familiar with the history and the archaeological significance of the area and the monuments.
About 70 km from Athens, Cape Sounion is ideal for a half-day tour. The tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Athens.
Enjoy a comfortable 50-minute drive along the magnificent coastal road.
The Temple of Poseidon, the God of the Seas, stands at a unique spot with unlimited view to the Saronic islands and the Aegean Sea.
Take enough time to gaze at the magnificent blue scenery and the breathtaking sunset while learning about the captivating legend that is interwoven with the Cape and explains after whom Aegean Sea took its name.
Optionally, we offer a range of side-activities that can be accomplished upon your request.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
Explore the beauty of Attica Peninsula by visiting Cape Sounion and its emblematic Temple of Poseidon. Let yourself immerse in the astonishing view of the Saronic Gulf while getting familiar with the history and the archaeological significance of the area and the monuments.
About 70 km from Athens, Cape Sounion is ideal for a half-day tour. The tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Athens.
Enjoy a comfortable 50-minute drive along the magnificent coastal road.
The Temple of Poseidon, the God of the Seas, stands at a unique spot with unlimited view to the Saronic islands and the Aegean Sea.
Take enough time to gaze at the magnificent blue scenery and the breathtaking sunset while learning about the captivating legend that is interwoven with the Cape and explains after whom Aegean Sea took its name.
Optionally, we offer a range of side-activities that can be accomplished upon your request.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Sounion, EO91, Lavreotiki 195 00, Greece
Visit at the Temple of Poseidon
Visit to Museum
View Sunset
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archeological Museum of Lavrion, 1 Kordela Andrea, Lavrio 195 00 Greece
Visit the Archeological Museum of Lavrion
Duration: 40 minutes
