Athens Trip Overview
Visit one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica’s scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour(which starts at 4:30 pm) to catch a famously beautiful sunset.
Explore the Sounion Cape on a tour from Athens Round-trip transfers from your Athens hotel included Admire the views of the Aegean Sea and learn about ancient Greece A small group ensures a personalized experience.
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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Visit one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica’s scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour(which starts at 4:30 pm) to catch a famously beautiful sunset.
Explore the Sounion Cape on a tour from Athens Round-trip transfers from your Athens hotel included Admire the views of the Aegean Sea and learn about ancient Greece A small group ensures a personalized experience.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
This half day small-group tour begins by picking you up from your hotel or apartment. If your hotel/apartment is not accessable ( e.g pedestrian area), we will apoint a nearby location for picking you up.
Stop At: Glyfada Beach, 18 Diadochou Pavlou Paralia Glyfadas tram station, Glyfada 166 75 Greece
You will drive along coastal roads passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) and watching some amazing views of the Saronic Gulf as well as modern south suburbs of Athens.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Varkiza, Varkiza, East Attica Region, Attica
Varkiza is a seaside suburb of Athens with lot of shops, restaurant and coffee shops. You will see one of the most popular beaches of Athens
Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Ethniki Odos Athinon Souniou, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece
A short stop for amazing photos at one of Athens most photographed location. Vouliagmeni lake is the result of a volcanic eruption which lies bellow sea level. A lake by the sea , certainly one of a kind!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece
The Ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour to catch a famously beautiful sunset.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sounio Beach, 68 Klm Athens-Sounio Ave. under the ancient Temple of Poseidon, Sounio 19500 Greece
After a 50 minute drive along the coastal road and driving through idyllic beaches and small villages, you will have a stop at a nearby beach. Relax by the deep blue waters of the Aegean sea and enjoy refreshments, a beer or a light meal. Swimming is available at the beach as well ( Available June -September), just remember to bring your swimsuits.
Duration: 1 hour