Private Tour To Cape Sounion

[TOUR CODE #P8]

This is a 4 hour private tour!
Historical Information In Details About This Private Tour!

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 Sounion where the Greeks from the Ancient times up to now still come and pay homemade. 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).

Travel at your own pace.
This tour includes a private guide and vehicle, just for you. Enjoy the world’s known destinations with itineraries taliored to feed your needs.

Temple of Poseidon

You will be meet by our personnel and start your private tour with 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 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, we 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.

According to legend, Cape Sounion 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.

After the guided private tour you have 3 choices:
1. Returning to the original pick up point
2. Having lunch or dinner in a small port under the Temple of Poseidon
3. Swimming on a clear blue water of Aegian Sea

Afterwards we will drive back to your original pick up point.

Back to the tour!

Prices per Group	Prices in Euro
Group up to 2 persons:	480.00
Group up to 16 persons:	620.00
Group up to 49 persons:	680.00
The above group prices do not include: Entrance fee to Cape Sounion 4.00 per person
For the final cost please calculate the group price + (participants X 4.00) = TOTAL COST
The above group prices include: Professional English – speaking licensed guide, Transportation by air-conditioned – non smoking coach, Local taxes

Do you prefer to include Lunch in this tour?
In order to organize Lunch (3 course menu-without drinks) in a typical Greek restaurant you have to add 1½ hours more on the duration of this tour and 20.00 Euros per person on any of the above prices.

Before you book!
See also the Athens Sightseeing Private Tour With Visit Of Acropolis & Cape Sounion

How to book
Click here to pay and book this private tour
Or e-mail us at adm@hopin.com
Or call us at +30 210 4285500

Highlights
Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon, City of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Spledid view of Saronic Gulf

Schedule Details
This tour is private and is available from Athens or Piraeus port or Athens Airport
Recommended Departure Time: midday after lunch
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Duration with lunch included: 5h 30min (approx.)
Return details: to original departure point (at your hotel or Piraeus port or Athens Airport)

Additional Information
All prices in this website are in Euro
Optional arrangement for lunch by seaside Greek tavern at Cape Sounion
Optional possibility for swimming
This private tour is also famous for the best sunset view (please check the sunset time)
Other languages are available upon request with additional price
Licensed guide = approved from the Greek government

Personal – No groups
Enjoy your own guide and vehicle, set your own pace.

Flexible - No preset times
Start when you want. Change what you want.

What to bring
Comfortable footwear, Sunblock, Hat, Camera

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