Cape Sounion

[TOUR CODE #3]

Historical Information In Details About This Tour!

In this afternoon tour you leave Athens for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. Passing through some Athens most beautiful elegant suburbs like Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza arriving to the divine nature of the Cape where the Greeks from the Ancient times up to now still come and pay homemade. Watch can not describing. You have seat…. and don’t miss one of the most panoramic breathtaking views in the world while having a drink close to the Temple of Poseidon (3000 years old).

Cape Sounion

On this Organized Athens Sightseeing Tour relax and enjoy a wonderful evening driving across the coastal road though extremely beautiful scenery which offers a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through the most elegant summer resorts (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) with wonderful sandy or pebbled beaches on one side and luxurious hotels like Cape Sounion and Grand Resort Lagonisi as well as beautiful private villas like the one of Aristotle Onasis on the other side, you will arrive at Cape Sounion at the Temple of Poseidon.

The Temple of Poseidon perched on a rocky promontory getting out into the open sea – 197 foot overlooking the Aegean Sea. This is the most breathtaking panoramic view in the world, extending all the way to Kea Island and the Peloponnese (Argolis area) on a clear day.

The Temple of Poseidon was built in the 5th century B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing. See the graffiti carved by the hand of the known Lord Byron – an English poet and a leading figure in Romanticism, who died in Greece and whom modern Greeks consider as one of their heroes of the War of Independence – in the early 1800s on one of these columns.

Temple of Poseidon

Cape Sounion, acording to legend, is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. How did that happen: His son Theseus, prince of Athens had volunteered to go to Crete to kill the dreadful monster in the Labyrinth (now believed to be the Palace of Knossos), the Minotaur, and deliver Athens from the blood tax they had to “pay” to Crete.

He had agreed with his father, in case he won, to replace the black sail of his ship with a white one. He forgot and poor and desperate father, waiting anxiously on the rock awake day and night jumped into the sea and drowned himself believing his son had been devoured by the monster.

Back to the tour!

Included on the above price
Entrance fees to archaeological sites
Professional English-speaking licensed guide
Transportation by air-conditioned, non smoking coach
Local taxes

How to book
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Highlights
Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon

Departures
Daily – All year around
Except: 1st January, Greek Orthodox Eastern Day, 1st May, 25th and 26th December

Schedule Details
Duration: 4 hours
Departure Time: 02:30pm
As this Athens tour is organized, please be at pick up point 10′ before the agreed time
Return Time: 06:30pm (approx.), to original departure point

Pick up Service
We offer free pick up service from all Athens centre hotels. If you want to see the pick up service from your hotel please click here.

Additional Information
Some departures may be operated by a multi-lingual professional licensed guide

What to bring
Comfortable footwear, Sunblock, Hat, Camera

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