Half Day Sidecar Private Tour to Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon
Description
The best way to spend 1 day in Athens. We will show you the best places of our city within 4 or 5 hours while you are having a blast of a time riding in our comfortable and safe sidecar seat. The second passenger seats behind our experienced professional driver and you can switch places at stops or whenever you request it. This is a tour where you will enjoy sea breeze and sun at its best since you will be riding along the seaside road.
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Itinerary
Our first stop after 25 minutes of driving will be the unique Lake of Vouliagmeni. It is one of the most impressive natural attractions of Athens, but also of the world and has been ranked among the top 10 attractions of Greece according to Forbes. Here we will enjoy our traditional Greek coffee. Until we get there we will drive along the idyllic coastal road, full of palm trees and beautiful beaches. Limni is the hidden jewel of the Athenian Riviera. It is a Natura 2000 site and the Ministry of Culture has declared it as a place of Special Natural Beauty. Since ancient times, it has been known for its healing properties and is the only healing lake in Attica. You will be in front of a rare geological phenomenon that gives peace away from the noisy Athena. We will talk to you about the myths from the time of the second world war and the contemporary studies about its unique biodiversity.
Enjoy the superb route of Laimos Vouliagmenis where we will pass in front of the ancient temple of Apollo Zostiras and we will find ourselves at the cape where you will have the opportunity for enchanting panoramic photos. Ask your guide to show you the fantastic church built by the children of the orphanage, decorated with shells from the area.
We leave behind us the beautiful Vouliagmeni and drive for 25 minutes on the idyllic coastal road to the Temple of Poseidon. A superb, calm route with dozens of small harbors and fantastic spots for photography. We will arrive at the unique Temple of Poseidon. A temple placed on top of the hill with a 360 degree view towards the Aegean. A magical experience that will be truly unforgettable. If time permits, we will stop at the ruined village with the white church overlooking the Temple of Poseidon for unique photos.
We have left Sounio behind and after 50 minutes of driving, we reach the center of Athens and its most historic neighborhood, Plaka below the Acropolis. Here, we'll take a quick tour and give you tips on the right spots to eat and drink.
Perched dramatically on the cliffs of Cape Sounion, the Temple of Poseidon is one of the most iconic landmarks near Athens. Overlooking the deep blue Aegean Sea, the ancient temple offers breathtaking views and a powerful sense of history. Famous for its spectacular sunsets, this sacred site combines myth, nature, and panoramic scenery. A visit to the Temple of Poseidon is an unforgettable experience, capturing the timeless beauty and spirit of Greece.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup from your hotel. Please send us a pin to your location on WhatsApp and our driver will meet you in front of the hotel and get you prepared for your tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(30)
Sidecars were ok but it started raining and we were responsible for getting ourselves back to the Port.
Hello, tour was fine but rain started and we were left in Athens and needed to pay for our own transportation back to the port. Plus we were a party of 6 so we had to have 2 taxis. Very unfortunate.
Absolutely amazing! We loved our ride, even though the weather didn’t cooperate and we had to stay local we had a great time seeing more sites in Athens … Dimitris was very knowledgeable about the area and took us to the highest point in Athens. I would recommend anyone to book this!! Just so much fun I could t stop smiling!
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Our drivers/guides were Top of the line. We had rain on the radar. They contacted us right away and got us scheduled before the rain. Amazing you need to do this tour! They were so playful and jokers with my children as well. They Enjoyed the ride and scenery as well! Awesome job!
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From the moment I booked the tour, communication from the tour operator was really great. Dimitris helped us coordinate so we were able to take this tour as soon as we arrived in Athens. He communicated clearly and often and was so helpful through the entire process. Our guide, Stavros, was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of wonderful information about the area, the sites and the history. It was very hot the day we did the tour and he made sure we had water and food breaks as needed as well as a swim at a local, less crowded beach. Some of the locations we wanted to visit were closed due to the extreme heat and he was able to alter our itinerary and take us to some other interesting locations. He was so much fun and we really enjoyed our time with him. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!
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I am from Pakistan. Went Athens to visit beautiful and historic places. We took the Athens highlights tour. It was a wonderful and memorable trip and ride especially.it was a thrilling tour with great friendly tour agency.
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Thanks Dimitri for the amazing and fun ride to the beautiful Poseidon Monument!!! Your city is gorgeous and the coast is a world marvel!!!
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We had such a fun time on the Half Day Sidecar Private Tour to Poseidon Temple with Hellas Vintage Tours! From start to finish, everything felt safe, smooth, and incredibly enjoyable. Riding on the back of the motorcycle and then switching to the sidecar (my husband and I swapped halfway through) was a blast — such a cool way to see the sights. The ride was about 90 minutes each way, but we loved the adventure aspect of that. The highlight was absolutely the Temple of Poseidon — it’s even more stunning in person, perched dramatically above the sea. The coastal drive along the Athens Riviera was beautiful, and the whole experience felt special and memorable. Hellas Vintage Tours did a great job organizing everything. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking for something different, fun, and scenic while in Athens!
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We loved the way Dimitri (the young driver) rode the motorcycle. He made sure we were comfortable throughout the ride. We had the Best Time Ever. There is nothing bad I could say about this trip. Highly recommended!!
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Twelve days in Greece and this was the best! My granddaughter and I (ages 17 and 78) loved the experience of riding in the sidecar, the trip along the stunning coast, and seeing the incredibly beautiful temple of Poseidon. While perhaps not for the faint of heart, you will have the experience of a lifetime. Demetrius, our driver, was as handsome as he was charming and spoke excellent English. When we look back on our trip in future years, this is the memory we will remember best.
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