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Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon Swimming and Sunset Tour

By Greece Athens Transfers & Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$267 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Sounio is a seaside place a few kilometres outside the centre of Athens. This tour is ideal for those who want to escape the noisy city centre and seek adventure in a quiet place full of ancient monuments and a captivating landscape with a view of the sea. The tour is ideal for lovers of history and the natural environment. Sounio has the best sunset in all of Athens with a view of the Aegean Sea. Explore the ancient history with the view of the sea and the sunset! 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 swimming costumes and beach towels. This tour offers the perfect balance of nature, history, and unforgettable moments, ideal for couples, families, and travellers seeking a truly authentic experience.

Activity location
  • Glyfada
    • Glyfada, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • McDonald's Σύνταγμα
    • 2 Ermou
    • 105 63, Athina, Greece

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SUNSET OPTION
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$267.23 x 1 AdultAU$267.23
Total
Price is AU$267.23
MORNING TOUR
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$267.23 x 1 AdultAU$267.23
Total
Price is AU$267.23
PRIVATE TOUR (ONLY YOUR GROUP)
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$584.56 x 1 AdultAU$584.56
Total
Price is AU$584.56

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Saloon (it depends on the number of participants)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • Please be aware that the beach stop is operate from April to late October, depending on the weather and the precise day when summer ends and winter begins, and vice versa. You are free to use the public showers, bathrooms, and changing areas as well as the beach area. However, there will be additional costs if you want to use organised amenities like loungers, umbrellas, etc. These costs must be paid directly to the beach companies who offer these services. Our agency is not affiliated with these businesses and these costs are not included in our activity.
  • Departure time is adjusted to the sunset time of each period.
  • The view of sunset depends on weather conditions

Activity itinerary

Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
On your way towards the Temple of Poseidon, you will have the potentiality to absorb the southern suburbs of Athens, such as Old Faliron, Alimos and Glyfada. It is an undeniable fact that these areas are considered to be the most up-scaled ones of Attica. Moreover, the traveller is given the opportunity to observe coastline of Attica full of private and public marines, shops and cafes. We need 1 hour and 15 to reach Cape Sounion.
Glyfada
Glyfada is the capital of the Athens Riviera. Glyfada offers an amazing view to the Saronic Gulf. It is the reasons why Glyfada is the ultimate summer hot spot for the Athenians! Its trademark is of course its marina, a mega-yacht destination that infuses a cosmopolitan flair to the areas. Beautiful coasts, recreation parks, playgrounds, shopping centres and stylish restaurants are there to keep up your summer carefree mood.
Lake Vouliagmeni
  • 15m
A short stop for pictures will be made at Vouliagmeni Lake. The lagoon formed about 2,000 years ago. It was once a large cavern that collapsed following an earthquake. The outline of the collapsed cavern roof can be clearly discerned from a distance. The lake has quite unique environmental conditions: it is supplied with warm seawater (28-35ºCelsius) via an underground channel spreading through a network of flooded caves, so its temperature never drops below 18 °C (usually ranges around 21-24 °C), whereas a freshwater spring reduces its salinity to brackish levels (14.5-18 psu). Because of its constant warm water temperature and its rich content in hydrogen sulphide, the lake functions as a spa since the end of the 19th century.
Varkiza
Varkiza is a picturesque sea-side village in the middle of the way to Cape Sounion. The area is very popular to Athenians for short excursions due to its beaches, shops and clubs.
Lagonisi
Lagonisi is a seaside residential area in the southern part of Kalyvia Thorikou in East Attica. It is situated close to the shore and on a peninsula by the Saronic Gulf.Restaurant facilities, cafeterias and bars are located mainly at the heart of Lagonissi.We start to head back to Athens again. We need 1 hour and 15 min to reach the centre.
Sounio Beach
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Sounio Beach offers crystal-clear waters, golden sand, and stunning views beneath the Temple of Poseidon. A peaceful spot to relax, swim, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Athenian coastline, just moments away from one of Greece’s most iconic landmarks.
Temple of Poseidon
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Temple of Poseidon is built on top of the hill, exactly at the meeting point of the Saronic Sea with the Aegean Sea. The temple was dedicated to God Poseidon, the lord of the Sea and it was there where all the sailors offered a last sacrifice to appease God Poseidon before leaving the safety of the Saronic Golf. According to Greek mythology, the Cape Sounion was the point from which Greek King Aegeus flung himself off the cliff to his death, upon the mistaken belief that his son had died. This ancient tragic tale involves a theme that is still used in modern story-telling today.

Location

Activity location
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    Glyfada
    • Glyfada, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    McDonald's Σύνταγμα
    • 2 Ermou
    • 105 63, Athina, Greece

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