Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comCape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
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Take your own postcard-perfect snaps of Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon on a scenic afternoon trip from Athens. Cape Sounion is only 45 miles (70 kilometers) from Athens, making it the perfect lazy afternoon destination.
The road to Cape Sounion passes the idyllic beaches of the Saronic Gulf – Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza – as well as countless caves. The ancient Greeks certainly knew how to choose a temple location, as Cape Sounion is a remarkable site. The Cape's Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea, a gleaming white beacon for ancient (as well as modern) travelers along this dangerous stretch of coast.
The view across the Aegean is magnificent, extending all the way to Kea and the Peloponnese on a clear day. The Temple of Poseidon was built in 44 B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing. One of the columns has a graffito left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s.
This is a great half-day tour option if you're looking to explore Greece beyond Athens, complete with stunning views and world-class Greek ruins.
Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion Greece
April 01 to October 31, 2008
Daily
November 01, 2008 to March 31, 2009
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Years Day)
- April 08 (Easter Sunday)
- May 01
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 26 (Boxing Day)
- December 31 (New Years Eve)
Tour departs from selected Athens hotels
Departure Time:Between 2:00pm and 2:30pm. Exact pick up time to be advised on confirmation
Return details:Tour concludes at original point of departure at approximately 7:00pm
Hotel Pickup:Tour departs from selected Athens hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.
Port Pickup:
Pickup and drop off from the Port is not available.
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- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees for visits to Museums and archaeological sites
- Transport by air-conditioned motor coach
- Optional gratuity
- Food and beverages, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
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- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated, however tour may be operated in more than one language.
- Admission to Monasteries and Churches visited on our tours is not allowed to gentlemen wearing shorts and ladies wearing trousers, shorts, short skirts or blouses not covering the shoulders.
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