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!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Flexibility according to travelers Needs and Interests
✔ Luxury transportation with New Mercedes Vehicles (the latest models).
✔ Athens Hotel, Apartment or Port (Cruise Ship) Pickup and Return
✔ Professional English speaking Knowledgeable and Experienced Tour Driver.
✔ Rates include: Service for a Private Driver-guide and All Vehicle expenses
✖ Licensed Guide for guiding inside the Archaeological site, is an extra service upon request.
✖ Entrance Fees (10 euros per person / 5 euros per person reduced)
✖ Food and Drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Foivos Hotel Athens
2. Alter Athens Hotel
3. Ruby Rooms Athens
4. Zenith Hotel
5. Athens City Plaza
6. Wyndham Athens Residence
7. Apollo Hotel
8. Titania Hotel
9. Athens Zafolia Hotel
10. Philippos Hotel
11. The Editor Athens Hotel
12. Vision Omonia
13. Anixis
14. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
15. Novotel Athenes
16. Hotel Tier Collection
17. Hotel Bryon
18. Bob W. Eolou Athens
19. Ambrosia Suites
20. Exarchion Hotel
Additional Info: We will pick you up from your Hotel (Any Hotel), Apartment, Piraeus port, Cruise ship or a specific place in the city of Athens.
Itinerary
1
Temple of Poseidon
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
2
Lake Vouliagmeni
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
3
Varkiza
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.
4
Glyfada
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.
5
Palaia Fokaia
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: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Drivers are very experienced, friendly and knowledgeable about the Greek history, mythology and our culture. Love to share their knowledge and they will provide you with a lot of useful information but they cannot come with you inside the archaeological sites. In Greece drivers are not permitted to offer guide services within such premises, only licensed guides can and it is an extra service.
• This is a Private Tour. Only for You and for Your Group.
