Athens Trip Overview
In this tour you will have the opportunity to admire the Athenian coast line on the way to Cape Sounion visiting the temple of Poseidon. We will depart from Athens to a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Palaion Faliron, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza), all the way to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B. C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking Panoramic views.
After your visit to the archaeological site, you will have the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant with magical view, next to the water.
We can make this tour an experience of a Lifetime! Be our guest!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
In this tour you will have the opportunity to admire the Athenian coast line on the way to Cape Sounion visiting the temple of Poseidon. We will depart from Athens to a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Palaion Faliron, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza), all the way to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B. C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking Panoramic views.
After your visit to the archaeological site, you will have the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant with magical view, next to the water.
We can make this tour an experience of a Lifetime! Be our guest!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece
The Ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. It is perched above the sea at a height of almost 60 metres (200 ft).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece
Lake Vouliagmeni (“Sunken Lake”) is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni, Greece.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Varkiza, Varkiza, East Attica Region, Attica
One of the most beautiful seaside suburbs that we will observe on the way to Cape Sounion. We are going to drive by the Athenian Riviera and All the Seaside suburbs of Athens in order to reach the location of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.
Pass By: Glyfada, Glyfada, Attica
Another beautiful seaside suburb, with the biggest market. A lovely fishermen port and an Amazing All White churche in the middle of the cetral square.
Stop At: Palaia Fokaia, Palaia Fokaia, East Attica Region, Attica
A fishermen’s village that we are going to stop at an amazing place, right next to the Aegean sea water, for your lunch or dinner.
Duration: 1 hour
