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Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour

50€ per person

Take a drive through the sandy beaches and seaside villages of the beautiful Athenian Riviera with audio in 6 languages. Visit the Temple of Poseidon.Pick up from 3 central points!

Drive along the southern coast to the Athenian Riviera on a trip from Athens to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. Enjoy the temple views and watch the amazing sea view Cape Sounion. Learn about the sights with an audio guide available in six languages. Board an air-conditioned bus and head to Sounion, where you’ll be captivated by the famous landscape surrounding the promontory. In ancient Greek times, this site was considered sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. Next, marvel at the Temple of Poseidon, perched 70 meters above the sea on the cliff’s edge (entry tickets not included). Walk on the revered land of Sounion, mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey, and stand on the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off. On summer days bring your swimmsuit and explore the hidden beach behind the Temple.(not for passengers with impaired mobility) Then we get back to Athens center to get dropped of at your preffered spot . ( Plaka Area, Omonoia, Syntagma area)

  • Departure
    To find the bus at each of the three meeting points, look for signs of the blue hop-on hop-off bus stop. At Omonoia Square, meet at bus stop A12 in front of the Hondos Center department store. In Syntagma Square, meet at the bus stop by the National History Museum (Old Parliament). In the Plaka area, meet at the bus stop in front of the Melina Merkouri statue.
  • Included
    Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour
    Roundtrip transportation
    Pickup and drop-off from central locations
    Multilingual commentary
  • Not Included
    Licensed guide inside the Temple
    Entrance tickets to the Archaeological area
    Food & drinks
    Entry Fees
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Pick up and drop off at Omonoia Square-Syntagma Area & Plaka Area
  • Explore the ruins of the ancient temple of the god of the sea
  • Admire the scenery while driving through the Athenian Riviera
  • Enrich your experience with audio guide available in 6 languages

TOUR LOCATION

Drive along the southern coast to the Athenian Riviera on a trip from Athens to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. Enjoy the temple views and watch the amazing sea view Cape Sounion. Learn about the sights with an audio guide available in six languages. Board an air-conditioned bus and head to Sounion, where you'll be captivated by the famous landscape surrounding the promontory. In ancient Greek times, this site was considered sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. Next, marvel at the Temple of Poseidon, perched 70 meters above the sea on the cliff’s edge (entry tickets not included). Walk on the revered land of Sounion, mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey, and stand on the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off. On summer days bring your swimmsuit and explore the hidden beach behind the Temple.(not for passengers with impaired mobility) Then we get back to Athens center to get dropped of at your preffered spot . ( Plaka Area, Omonoia, Syntagma area)
  • Pick up and drop off at Omonoia Square-Syntagma Area & Plaka Area
  • Explore the ruins of the ancient temple of the god of the sea
  • Admire the scenery while driving through the Athenian Riviera
  • Enrich your experience with audio guide available in 6 languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Pick up and drop off at Omonoia Square-Syntagma Area & Plaka Area
  • Explore the ruins of the ancient temple of the god of the sea
  • Admire the scenery while driving through the Athenian Riviera
  • Enrich your experience with audio guide available in 6 languages
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