Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon Private Trip from Athens

Athens, Greece
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The ultimate shore excursion from Athens! It can be done in an afternoon or day time by driving along the Athens Riviera before reaching the majestic Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio.

Alternatively, you should know that the views of the sunset from the temple are considered one of the best sights in all of Greece.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Floating Naval Museum Battleship Averof, Hellenic Maritime Heritage Park, Paleo Faliro 17510 Greece

(Pisa-class armoured cruiser) built in Italy for the Royal Hellenic Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. It is the only ship of this type still in existence.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece

Vouliagmeni Lake, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica’s nature. Situated on an idyllic landscape, this rare geological phenomenon is waiting to be discovered. The lake’s brackish waters which are continuously replenished both by the sea and the underground thermal springs offer a natural and unique thermal spa experience. Formed about 2000 years ago the lake is included in Greece’s national NATURA 2000 network and as a Site of Outstanding Natural Beauty by the Ministry of Culture.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Varkiza, Varkiza, East Attica Region, Attica

Athenian town right on the water

Pass By: Anavyssos, Anavyssos, East Attica Region, Attica

Constantly windy village right on the water ideal for amateur windsurfing

Stop At: Saronikos, Greece

Virgin Katafygiotissa Ormos katafigi, a different approach.
Panagia Katafygiotissa is a modest chapel in Ormos Katafygi in Palea Fokea, Attica, which has been crafted non-profit by the late painter and Academician, Dimitris Mytaras (1934-2017)
Inside the white naidrio by the sea he painted the winds. The Maestro, Levante, Garbis, but not only. Flocks of birds, gulls, pigeons, flowers, sea, trawls, almost all nature in this small chapel.
Alternatively you should know that this small village considers of one of the best scenery locations in Attica region


Duration: 15 minutes

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

Built between 444 and 440 BC, the temple was constructed of white marble quarried locally at lavreotic Olympus mountain, about 20km north of Cape Sounion . The architect is thought to be Iktinos, who built the Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient agora in Athens. He built the 38 columns (16 still standing today) at the Temple of Poseidon in a way that ensured they would stand the test of time and resist the harshness of the environment, and made the Doric columns extra slender at the top so they would look taller from distance.

In the Odyssey, Homer wrote that Sounion was the place where King Menelaus of Sparta buried his helmsman, who died at his post while rounding the cape.

Alternatively, you should know that the views of the sunset from the temple are considered one of the best sights in all of Greece.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Mercedes-Benz E Class Vehicle (Taxi)
  • Professional Driver ( Not Licensed to escort you inside the sight )

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Tickets Temple of Poseidon
  • Entrance Tickets Battle Ship Averof Floating Museum

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Infant seats facing forward & booster available at the time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Vaccinated Drivers
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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