Cape Sounio private full day trip

4 HOURS

Tour itinerary

4 hours roundtrip | 4 places | 1 stop for lunch

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Start our tour from Athens

We begin our tour early in the morning from Athens. Our driver will collect you from your hotel, apartment, or the airport/port.

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Glyfada

Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens, situated along the Athens Riviera. Located in the southern part of Athens’ urban area, Glyfada extends from the base of Hymettus Mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens’ southern suburbs.

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Voula

Voula is a southern suburb of Athens.

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Vouliagmeni

Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality located 20 kilometers south of Athens city center.

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Varkiza

Varkiza, also known as Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens and is part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica.

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Anavyssos

Anavyssos is a town and former municipality located in East Attica.

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30 MINUTES | ADMISSION TICKET NOT INCLUDED

Archaeological site of Sounio

Cape Sounion is the promontory located at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 8 kilometers (5 miles) south of the town of Lavrio (ancient Thoricus) and 70 kilometers (43 miles) southeast of Athens. It is part of the Lavreotiki municipality in East Attica and is 59.6 kilometers from Athens.
Cape Sounion is renowned for the Temple of Poseidon, a significant monument from the Golden Age of Athens. The remains of this ancient temple sit atop the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea, offering a picturesque and historically rich site.

30 MINUTES | ADMISSION TICKET NOT INCLUDED

ADMISSION TICKET NOT INCLUDED | 30 MINUTES

Temple of Poseidon

The ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, constructed between 444 and 440 BC, stands as one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. This Doric temple overlooks the sea from the end of Cape Sounion, perched at an elevation of nearly 60 meters (200 feet).

ADMISSION TICKET NOT INCLUDED | 30 MINUTES

10 MINUTES | ADMISSION TICKET NOT INCLUDED

Lake Vouliagmeni

If the “Without food” option is selected, during our return to Athens, we will stop at one of the most idyllic spots: Vouliagmeni Lake, located in the heart of the Athenian Riviera. This hidden gem of Attica’s nature, Lake Vouliagmeni (“Sunken Lake”), is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents that seep through the mass of Mount Hymettus, situated to the south of Vouliagmeni.

10 MINUTES | ADMISSION TICKET NOT INCLUDED

LUNCH/ DINNER | 1.5 HOUR

Lavrio

If the “With Traditional Greek Food” option is selected, we will make a stop at a tavern near the coastal city of Lavrio to indulge in authentic Greek cuisine and traditional dishes.

LUNCH/ DINNER | 1.5 HOUR

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included?

● Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
● Skip the line option upon request – entrance tickets not included
● Private transportation
● Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
● Air-conditioned vehicle
● WiFi on board
● Bottled water
● Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)

Exclusions

● Entrance fees – €35 per person for all attractions (pre-purchase upon request)
● Licensed tour guide – €250 (upon request and depending on availability)
● Gratuities

Please note

● Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer most of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
● Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19
● Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This could be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
● This is a private tour. Only your group will participate. The pick-up time is adjustable upon your request. Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or to the point you prefer.
∘ In the case of a hotel pick-up, he will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby.
∘ In the case of an apartment pick-up, he will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building.
∘ For airport pick up, he will be waiting for you at the arrival hall holding a sign with your name on it so you can spot him upon arrival. We will track your flight and our driver will be there on time.
∘ For port pick up, he will be waiting for you at the gate, just as you disembark, holding a sign with your name on it so you can spot him upon arrival.

What do I need to bring?

● Comfortable clothing
● Athletic/ walking shoes are recommended
● Hats, sunglasses, and suntan lotion are highly recommended

Cancellation Policy

● You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
● If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
● Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

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