Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour

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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!

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

Description

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)

Includes

Roundtrip transportation Pick up and drop off from 3 central locations English speaking driver and escort in the bus Multilingual commentary in the bus in English, German, French , Spanish , Italian, Russian

Important Information

  • This tour is not Sunset tour We leave the Temple before the Sunset

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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