Private Sunset tour to Cape Sounion/Temple of Poseidon
Description
Travelling south from Athens, Sounion is located at the southern end of the Apollo coast, right on the tip of the Cape. Taking approximately 1,5hrs to reach Cape Sounion, this tour can give you the chance to walk through the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon with the immense blue of the Aegean Sea as a background, in a short distance from the city center of Athens. And if you are looking for one of the best places in Greece to enjoy the sunset, Cape Sounio is the place where you can enjoy the summer breeze and capture some of the greatest pictures anyone could ever imagine.
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Itinerary
Immediately to the south of town and very close to the sea, a rare geological formation is to be found that gave the suburb its modern name: Lake Vouliagmeni ("Sunken Lake"), a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus. Because of its constant and comfortable water temperature —at about 24ºCelsius the lake functions as a year-round spa.
Depart from Athens and visit Cape Sounion which is an enchanting place to visit, located only about an hour and a half outside the city, offering to the visitors and travellers some of the most stunning views of the Attic landscape: The most expressive example of coexistence between beauty of Nature and the beauty of Art and Architecture. Surmounted on a gorge almost 72 meters above the sea level stands the magnificent temple of Poseidon chanted through the centuries by numerous scholars and authors. The place that Aegeas , the legendary king of Athens leapt from into the water and gave his name to the Aegean Sea.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Accommodation Piraeus area, Port and Cruise Terminal (Included). Meeting point: The driver will meet you at the port holding a sign with your name on Accommodation in Athens and Athens Suburbs Pickup/drop off from/to Accommodation located outside Athens Pickup/drop off from/to Athens Airport Meeting point: The driver will meet you inside the airport holding a sign with your name on
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Reviews(20)
We recommend the private sunset tour to Cape Sunion. Our driver Manos, did everything and more to explain the history of the place and data of his country. Very friendly, he knew how to connect with all my family members and made the trip a great experience for everyone. We picked up on time at the chosen hotel. Pleasure to travel with you. See you next time. We would certainly repeat with you.
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Spectacular experience with Manos. We loved it. He has striven to speak Spanish and understand us. Great knowledge of its culture and knows how to transmit it with affection to the client. We would certainly trust him and Viator again when we travel. Thanks from our family.
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Great trip! Our driver was very knowledgeable. The company was flexible when our plans changed slightly. Highly recommend
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Great experience, booked a private tour as 1st time in Greece and travelling with young children. They advised the best pickup time to see the sunset and the arranged driver George was polite and on-time. Told us various facts along the coastal drive and waited for us while we went to the temple. Note that tickets are not included as listed so have to buy your own, cash queue is shorter than card queue so bring cash if want to be quicker. The sunset was spectacular and better than expected. There are large crowds though so have to wait to try to get pictures without others inside.
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We were very comfortable and enjoyed the trip with views of the coast. Our tour guide was excellent and very friendly. It was the perfect late afternoon activity after visiting the Acropolis in the morning.
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Amazing views. Great driver. Very knowledgeable. Definitely a must see site and a great tour. Not too taxing of a climb.
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The driver and tour guide Chris is pleasant and knowledgeable about history of god and goodness of Greece and provided a detailed background information throughout the journey as we go along different sites covering every details during the trip. His hospitable manner represents the people of Greece with warmth and such welcoming energy that made travelers feel home. I highly recommend this tour of visiting the temple of Poseidon and watching the sunset which is such a memorable experience.
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This was a great tour! Chris was a wonderful guide. The views were beautiful and the history was great.
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The tour guy Chris is friendly and very good on history. He talked to us along the way, so we learned a lot about the background. The part we are not happy about is that the tour is very expensive and it even doesn’t include entry ticket, which is 20 Euros for each. This is really surprised to us.
Thank you for your review. About the admission fees is clearly written what is included and excluded.
Chris was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable with an entertaining way with both Greek history and mythology. Lots of personal attention and helped us enjoy the experience.
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