Day 01
Pickup and Drive through Glyfada
Pick up from your hotel, accommodation, or port.
Drive to Glyfada, a magical southern suburb of Athens full of greenery by the sea.
Greece · Monuments
4-Hour Athens Riviera Tour to Cape Sounio with Temple of Poseidon
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Scenic road trip along the Athens Riviera with splendid views of the Saronic Gulf
- 02 Visit Vouliagmeni Lake, a hidden treasure of Attica's nature known for its thermal waters
- 03 Relax at a beautiful Anavyssos beach with crystal waters and time to swim if you like
- 04 Explore the magnificent Temple of Poseidon perched on the cliffs above the Aegean Sea
- 05 Admire the fantastic Aegean landscape while discovering the ruins of ancient Sounio
Natural escape to the best sights of the Athens Riviera and Sounio
Follow me on this amazing tour and get back to nature with a road-trip adventure along the Athenian Riviera. We will drive along the scenic coastal road and enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens' most beautiful suburbs, including Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, the idyllic beaches of Anavyssos, and the impressive ancient Temple of Poseidon in Sounio.
It is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
4 Hours
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Athens, Sounion
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Discover Vouliagmeni Lake
Head to Vouliagmeni Lake, an amazing postcard-like panorama. It is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus.
Day 03
Seaside Stop in Varkiza
After that, we will visit Varkiza, a very beautiful seaside suburb with astonishing beaches.
Day 04
Beach Time in Anavyssos
Our next stop is Anavyssos. We will drive past idyllic beaches and explore a magical nearby beach, where you can relax by the crystal blue waters and enjoy some refreshments.
Day 05
Temple of Poseidon at Sounio
The last destination is the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, where you will experience the monuments and ruins of Ancient Greece.
The temple is dedicated to the god of the sea and offers stunning views and rich history from the 5th century BC.
Then we will return to Athens, and I can suggest a very nice restaurant for dinner.
You can also change the itinerary according to your needs.
Where this trip takes you
Glyfada coastline, Lake Vouliagmeni, Temple of Poseidon
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Tickets for the Temple of Poseidon: 10 EUR per person
What to bring
- In case of bad weather, you should take a jacket with you.
Know before you go
- Hello, the tour will begin from your hotel or the cruise ship port in Athens.
- If you come by ship, please tell me the name of the ship, the port, and which gate you will be at in order for me to find you.
- I will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Glyfada, Greece
Tour start
Glyfada, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Glyfada.
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