Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Half Day Afternoon Tour

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Highlights

Small group tour of maximum 26 people
4-hour guided excursion of Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon
Relax on a scenic drive along the Athens Riviera & enjoy breathtaking views of Aegean sea
Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon and discover the stirring legends that surround it
Pass by some of the most expensive & highly rated areas of Athens like Vouliagmeni, Varkiza & Glyfada area
Visit Cape Sounion and see graffiti left by English poet Lord Byron

Summary

If you want to explore beyond Athens but have limited time, you can still see one of the most stunning temples in all of Greece on this afternoon tour to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Take in sweeping views of the Saronic Gulf on the drive to the ancient site, where you can step inside temple ruins perched high on a cliff overlooking the sea and neighboring islands.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Meeting Point

26 Athanasiou Diakou, Athanasiou Diakou, Athina, 117 43

Why take this tour?

A half day afternoon trip from Athens full of images and breathtaking views. Begin your Sounio tour with 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 (Glyfada,Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) and idyllic beaches. As you approach Cape Sounion, one of Greece’s most photographed monuments, it rises like a sheer cliff out of the sea. At Cape Sounio where you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).The precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea.

Land masses to the west stand out in sharp profile: the island of Aegina backed by the mountains of the Peloponnese. The beauty of the surviving Doric columns has inspired many poets, including Lord Byron who carved his name on one of the columns. This half day excursion is a great option if you want to discover Greece beyond Athens, enjoy stunning views and visit world famous Greek ruins.

What’s included?

Transport by luxury air conditioned bus
Professional and lisensed guide
Hotel pick up/drop off service (selected hotels)
Entrance fees
Whispers
All taxes
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

Important:
• Your local contact is KEY TOURS on 0030 210 9233 166
• Please note: Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour.
• If your meeting point is not clear please contact Key Tours at least 24 hours prior to your reservation date to verify your pick up location. Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to pick up time or departure time of the tour.

Tickets will be held at the box office

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About operator:

Key Tours is a tour company that holds a key to discovering Greece. It serves annually over 60.000 visitors to Greece, by organizing sightseeing tours and cruises with an option of half-day, full-day and multiple day tours, as well as other experiences on a private/tailor-made basis.

Key Tours main goal is to offer, except its own organised tours, similar tours all over Greece organised by selected local suppliers following our idea of quality, value and high-standard tours and make you feel like being a unique traveller unravel the fascination of Greece and why not to other countries too.

Special emphasis is given to quality service standards. Key Tours uses luxury air-conditioned coaches with friendly drivers, carefully selected multi-lingual tour guides and a variety of modern or traditional hotels in Athens or the mainland.
Whether you are a culture seeker, an early riser, or an adventurer, we have you covered, and we hope to welcome you to one of our unmemorable experiences.