Cape Sounio 4-Hour Private Tour from Athens

Cape Sounio 4-Hour Private Tour from Athens

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Enjoy a scenic drive to the southern point of Attica and along the entire coastline of Athens. On this private tour you’ll ride by lovely suburbs including Glyfada, Voula, and Varkiza, and visit the Temple of Poseidon, dating from the 5th century.

Highlights

See the Vouliagmeni Lake, the only natural spa in Athens
Visit the Temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Athens coastline

Description

Enjoy a private 4 hour excursion to the southernmost point of Athens and visit the 5th-century Temple of Poseidon. On this tour that’s priced for up to 4 persons you’ll pass beautiful suburbs such as Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza, on the Athenian Riviera. The drive will take you along 70 kilometers of coastline. Stop at Vouliagmeni Lake to enjoy the views. The healing properties of the lake water have been known since ancient times, and the lake is the only natural spa in Athens. After an hour’s drive you’ll arrive at Cape Sounio, home to the Temple of Poseidon, which was part of the Acropolis building program. Take in views of the Saronic Gulf at a local café or restaurant. The Temple was dedicated to the god of sea and is associated with many mythological tales. After enjoying an optional meal or refreshments, you’ll return to your Athens hotel or the cruise port.