Sounion Sunset Private Tour

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Why we love it?

This half-day tour from Athens offers a scenic coastal drive along Poseidon Avenue through upscale suburbs like Palaio Faliro, Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, and Lagonisi, with stops to admire sandy beaches and yacht harbors. A brief pause at Vouliagmeni Lake allows you to appreciate its unique brackish waters and thermal springs formed from a collapsed cavern. The highlight is the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, a 5th-century BC monument perched on cliffs where the Saronic Gulf meets the Aegean Sea, offering panoramic views and a connection to Greek mythology. The return route includes views of Varkiza, a seaside village favored by locals for its beaches and shops, before heading back to Athens. This tour suits travelers interested in coastal landscapes, ancient history, and leisurely drives without a guided entrance to the temple.

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included
  • WiFi on board
  • Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)

Exclusions

  • Dinner
  • English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 260 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees to the Temple of Poseidon (20.00 Euros per adult)

Itinerary

Stop 1

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 traveler is given the opportunity to observe coastline of Attica full of private and public marines, shops and cafes.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

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.

Stop 5

On the way back to Athens, the visitor will enjoy the Greek traditional cuisine at a local tavern with a view to the sea.

Please Note

  • Important InformationPets are welcome, provided they remain in their carriers while inside the vehicle.
  • Infants must have their own seats and cannot sit on laps.
  • Foldable wheelchair accessibility is available.
  • Infant car seats are available upon request.
  • Your tour is 100% private. No other passengers will join your group.
  • Driver & Tour InformationYour English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monumentsr group. that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost.
  • Pickup InformationAthens International Airport :Your driver will meet you at the customs exit of Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos), holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on it.Piraeus Port :Your driver will meet you at the exit of your ship's assigned terminal (A, B, or C), holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on it.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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