Cape Sounion Half Day Private Tour

Tour Duration: 5 Hours Tour Destination: Cape Sounion Private Tour Group Size: 1-7 people Price: 300€/Group

Enjoy a scenic drive on the coast of Apollo & discover the Temple of Poseidon siting on the cliff of Cape Sounion on the edge of mainland Greece & Europe.

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General Tour Information

Pick Up & Drop Off Locations:

Piraeus Cruise Ship Terminal
Zea & Alimos Marinas
Hotel in Athens
Athens Airport

Places & Sites To Visit:

Temple of Poseidon
Athens Riviera
Seaside Traditional Restaurant

What's Included:

Brand New Mercedes or Peugeot Minivan
English speaking Tour Driver*
Guiding Servises
Bottled Water

*Our small team of Tour Drivers are experts of history and mythology. We speak fluent English and will provide the required knowledge that you need to give you the best understanding of the archaeological sites you visit. We drive new luxurious smoke-free, window-tinted and fully air-conditioned Peugeot & Mercedes Minivans for an upscale private experience. We are available to discuss about our culture and many different topics that you might be interested in.This way a more flexible experience is delivered to our travelers but note that our Tour Drivers cannot follow you in the archaeological sites like Licensed Tour Guides.

What's Not Included:

Cape Sounion Ticket: 8€/person
Airport Transfer: 100€/Group
Lunch or Snacks

Important facts to know:

Prices are given per group
Prices are prearranged with no "hidden cost surprises"
We can carry any luggage pieces safely during your tour
Our tours are Private Only
Our tours are delivered in English
Our tours are disability and kids friendly
Our tours can be altered to fit your needs
We don't offer "Shared Tours"

Detailed Private Tour Itinerary

The Half Day Tour of Cape Sounion begins with a beautiful seaside drive along the Coast of Poseidon on the Aegean Sea which surrounds Attica Region from South-West to South-East. On this side you see Island Salamis where the Naval Battle of Salamis between the Greeks and the Persians took place that brought the Golden Age of Athens to the victorious Athenians. The seaside drive continues to Marina of Zea which was on the main grain supply of Athens in Antiquity (Zea bread) and one the most expensive yacht marina nowadays. The first stop is short over the upper class residential area of Piraeus, Kastela with its castle looking apartments to enjoy the coastal view of Athens and the beautiful leisure port of Microlimano (small port) located underneath. A great spot for pictures.

The drive continues along the coast line and past main venues of Olympic venues of 2004 Olympics. The beach volley ball stadium and the Tae Kwon Do stadiums hide an old marina with decommissioned ships from 1956 and the fastest ancient warship of the Mediterranean with 3 rows of oars, Trieres.

Driving past the old airport and several marinas we reach the most expensive and luxurious area of the coast knows as Vouliagmeni or (the sunken). An area popular for its healing waters of Lake Vouliagmeni, several beaches and and resorts around its Peninsula. This is the finish line of the coast of Poseidon.

Going past the main heavily occupied area of Athens and entering the coast of Apolo it seems that the sea water becomes vividly blue. On this side people relax and enjoy the scenery while driving past several small but still graphically beautiful areas where a great number of the city’s population enjoys somehow country side vacations even though this place is still located in the capital city.

After reaching the first high stop in Cape Sounion visitors have about 45’ to 60’ to explore the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon. This archaeological site consist of the ruined walls surrounding the landscape, the Propylea or main entrance, the foundations of the old town that was located inside the walls and the two loading bays that operated as a shipyard.

The tour ends with a beautiful seaside drive back to your hotel or cruise ship terminal from the same route, which is still magnificent during the day or the night. At this point you have the option for lunch stop or dinner stop in a nice seaside local restaurant.

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