Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program
Description
Prepare yourselves for the one and only sea kayaking experience that Athens has to offer! Admire stunning views from the seaside along the Athenian Riviera all the way to Cape Sounio and to the famous Temple of Poseidon! En route you will have the chance of having a light snack on one of the islets. Upon arrival to Cape Sounio, visit the famous temple and end your day with a marvelous meal, enjoying unique views and the sunset of the Saronic gulf. There is a maximum of 10 participants for this tour.
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The Temple of Poseidon rises proudly at the edge of a towering cliff, its white marble columns glowing against the deep blue of the Aegean Sea. Winds carry the scent of salt and cedar through the ancient ruins, where the rhythm of the waves below seems to echo the footsteps of long-gone worshippers. Bathed in sunlight by day and wrapped in gold at sunset, the temple stands as a quiet, majestic sentinel guiding sailors home for more than two millennia.
Legrena Beach in Athens: Getting its name from the namesake nearby village, Legrena Beach is a seashore within close distance from Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon! It boasts fine, golden sand across its length, crystal-clear waters, and rocky seabed, making it a great snorkeling destination, though it is also important to keep in mind that some strong winds may cause large waves! Plus, spot a few big rocks on the side of this sandy shore!
The beachside right next to the Temple of Poseidon. This is where the meeting point is and where you will have your meal too.
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Our driver will be waiting for you at the main entrance of your accommodation.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints, or other serious medical conditions
- All passenger heights and weights MUST be advised at time of booking
- Please wear a swimsuit, hat, and shoes that can get wet
- For this tour, guests should NOT exceed the limit of : 280kg (617lbs) per couple/pair for a double sea kayak -- 120 kg approx. maximum per participant 2m (6,5 ft) each This is mostly for safety reasons but also for the guests’ comfort, following the technical specifications of the manufacturer of our kayaks’ fleet. Thanks for your understanding. For any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Reviews(128)
We had a wonderful kayaking trip with Stratos!
This was an incredible experience! Our guides Stavros and Iannis were amazing. They were friendly, informative and fun to spend the day with! Stavros picked us up at our hotel in downtown Athens (which I highly recommend) and drove us to sunrio. He was nice enough to take us on a little stop to show us a sunken lake too! We had a great paddle while they shared some history and facts about the area. It was a windy day and they both did a great job guiding us to make our paddle efficient and easy. An amazing added bonus too was Stavros took all the pictures we needed so we didn’t have to worry about our phones. Obviously the water is stunning and scenery unbelievable. We made a visit to the Temple and then finished the day with one of our best meals in Greece. I cannot recommend this adventure enough!
Our tour guides were the best ever. They were very informative and even had dinner with us. Amazing stuff guys and we’ll remember it forever.
Wonderful kayaking experience. The team took great care of us, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Very professional and immensely qualified kayakers. Would strongly recommend them for this experience.
The guides were extremely professional, knowledgeable, kind and funny! We enjoyed every minute of our experience.
Fantastic experience! Would recommend it to all people visting athen! Gabriel and Stratos were really nice guys and provided us with everything we needed. Transportation, a kajaktour with snorkeling and fruits at a secluded beach, a visit to the temple of poseidon, a very nice dinner and also nice conversations and insights into Greek culture. We had a really fun time even as beginners!
We really enjoyed this excursion. The guide were fun and patience with us. Although it feels a bit pricey. It is totally worth it. We got to walk around the temple which had amazing views. Lunch was fantastic. We got to try different food that they recommend. We kayaked for about 3 hours, taking a 30 minute break. We came so late in the season (end of September ) that there wasn't a crowed. If it is just one or two people in your group, it might be better to book the pick up and drop off option. We booked a private ride which cost about 90 euro each way. You can take busses from Athens to a nearby area, but then you will have to Take a taxi the rest if the way. We all agreed that this was our favorite day in greece. They also offered us a dry bag to keep in the kayak, or anything that need to be kept dry, like clothes or a towel. There was also a bathroom you could change into dry clothes. The view is beautiful and we loved getting to spend some time on the sea.
Great kayaking trip. We did quite a lot of kayaking (around 3-4km I think). We went around the temple of Poseidon which we then went and visited afterwards. We also had some melon and banana snacks and lunch was a lovely spread of seafood and greek cuisine which was all included in the price. Our tour guides were very professional and took some awesome photos of us which we received later on.
We had a great trip Kayaking on the sea. It was some work as we're used to kayaking rivers and lakes but the water was so clear and the views were amazing. The meal at the end was too notch!
The guides are experts and attentive, making sure everyone is taken care of and safe. The water is warm and clear in the view of the temple of Poseidon is the cherry on top. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the water and would do it again in a heartbeat..