• Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour
  • Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour
  • Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour
  • Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour
  • Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour

Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour

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ID: GYG772940-1280011
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Country: Greece

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Take a drive through the sandy beaches and seaside villages of the beautiful Athenian Riviera with audio in 6 languages. Visit the Temple of Poseidon. Pick up from 3 central points!
Drive along the southern coast to the Athenian Riviera on a trip from Athens to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. Enjoy the temple views and watch the amazing sea view Cape Sounion. Learn about the sights with an audio guide available in six languages.

Board an air-conditioned bus and head to Sounion, where you'll be captivated by the famous landscape surrounding the promontory. In ancient Greek times, this site was considered sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena.

Next, marvel at the Temple of Poseidon, perched 70 meters above the sea on the cliff’s edge (entry tickets not included). Walk on the revered land of Sounion, mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey, and stand on the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off.
On summer days, bring your swimsuit and explore the hidden beach behind the Temple. (Not for passengers with impaired mobility.)

Then we get back to Athens center to get dropped off at your preferred spot.
(Plaka Area, Omonoia, Syntagma area)

Highlights

  • Pick up and drop off at Omonoia Square-Syntagma Area & Plaka Area
  • Explore the ruins of the ancient temple of the god of the sea
  • Admire the scenery while driving through the Athenian Riviera
  • Enrich your experience with an audio guide available in 6 languages

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is not a sunset tour
We leave the Temple before sunset
INCLUDED
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Pick up and drop off from 3 central locations
  • English speaking driver and escort in the bus
  • Multilingual commentary in the bus in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance tickets to the Temple (20 euros per person)
  • Food and drinks
  • Licensed guide in the Temple

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.