Greece · Monuments

Sounio Half Day Private Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private half-day tour from Athens to Cape Sounio
  • 02 Scenic drive along the Athenian Riviera
  • 03 Stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, a natural thermal lake
  • 04 Visit the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio
  • 05 Enjoy views over the Aegean Sea
  • 06 Optional seaside meal on the return journey
  • 07 Photo stops along the coast on the way back

Escape the city for a private half-day journey along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio. Travel the scenic coastal road past the southern suburbs of Athens and some of Attica’s beautiful beaches, with a stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, a natural thermal lake known for its therapeutic qualities.

Continue to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, where sweeping views over the Aegean Sea make this one of the most memorable coastal sights near Athens. On the way back, there is also the option to enjoy a meal by the sea before returning to Athens.

Continue to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, where sweeping views over the Aegean Sea make this one of the most memorable coastal sights near Athens.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Athens, Sounion
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive by the coast of the Athenean Riviera traveling to Cape Sounio. Enjoy some of the most beutiful views of the coast of Attica.Then we will continiue our drive until cape Sounio to visit the temple of Poseidon and witness the breathtaking view of the Agean Sea.Enjoy a special meal by the sea with the view of the Temple very beautifully lit up, before we drive backOur first stop after driving by the coast of the south suburbs will be Vouliagmeni thermal lake. A hidden gem known for its therapeutic qualities.Drive back to our drop off point, stopping by any place you wish for pictures. Enjoy the views of the Athenean Riviera.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottles of Water

What's Not Included

  • Dinner
  • Admission fee to Cape Sounio

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Our Professionaol drivers have a profound knowledge of the ancient and modern Greek history. (Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you in the archaeological sites and museums)
  • The drive from Athens to Sounio lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • The drive from Sounio to Athens lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Your dinner expenses are not included in the price (15-20 euros per person). This is an optional stop.
  • We will find you at the lobby of your hotel or we will be waiting for you at your terminal holding a sign with your name.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Athens.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Athens.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Athens..

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