Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Tour programme

1. Vouliagmeni Lake Photo Stop

   A short stop for amazing photos at one of Athens most photographed location. Vouliagmeni lake is the result of a volcanic eraption which lies bellow sea level. A lake by the sea , certainly one of a kind!

2. Athenian Riviera Coastal Drive

   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

3. Beach Stop

   After a 50-minute drive along the coastal road, passing through idyllic beaches and small villages, you will have your first stop at a nearby beach. Our crew will decide on the day of the tour which beach to visit, depending on the weather, traffic availability, and after contacting the beach bar administration to ensure the beach stop is up to the best standards. 

   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, just remember to bring your swimsuits and beach towels. Kindly note that the beach stop is available from May 1 to October 31. 

   You are welcome to use the public beach area and the public changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers at no cost. However, if you wish to use organized facilities such as sunbeds, umbrellas, etc., additional fees will apply, payable directly to the beach businesses that provide these services. Our agency is not affiliated with these businesses, and these costs are not included in the price of our activity

4. Temple of Poseidon

   Last stop will be at the location of a temple dedicated to the god of the sea, Poseidon. The host driver guide will provide you background information about the 5th century B.C. temple. Free time to watch the famous sunset if you choose to go for the sunset tour

What is included

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup is offered in the supplier listing. Confirm the exact pickup location and time for your booking.

Before you book

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Beach stop is available between the months May to October
• Don't forget to bring your swimsuit and towel if you like to swim
• Starting time may vary based on the sunset time of each month
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• Infants must sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable
• Kindly notice that the beach stop is available from May 1 to October 31. You are welcome to use the public beach area and the public changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers at no cost. However, if you wish to use organized facilities such as sunbeds, umbrellas, etc., additional fees will apply, payable directly to the beach businesses that provide these services. Our agency is not affiliated with these businesses, and these costs are not included in our activity
• Pick up and drop off is included from hotels and apartments within the range of central Athens area.
  Your location details are required during the booking process (hotel name or apartment full address)
  If your hotel/apartment is not accessible by the type of vehicles we use (e.g street narrowness, pedestrian area) we will appoint the closest available meeting point for picking you up.
  In case that your location details has not been provided 48 hours prior to departure we will assign a centrally located meeting point of our choice for picking you up.
  You will receive an email from us us with the exact pick up location and time 24 hours prior departure.
  No changes can be made to the pickup plan once it has been allocated and finalized.
  Please notice that pick up commerce starts 40-50 minutes prior departure.
  We dont provide pickups from ports/airports

• Wear comfortable shoes,preferably sneakers or tight sandals
• Bring a hat and sunscreen
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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