SOUNIO PRIVATE TOUR

Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza on the way, you'll get to see the splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. Across the sea we will discover one of the most important regions in the general area of Attika: The Athenian cosmopolitan Riviera ending to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the 5th century B.C. temple of Poseidon god of the sea that stands at a height of 70 meters. The temple stands at the southern point of Attika. There we will see one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world.

The remains of the temple are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The ruins bear the deeply engraved name of English Romantic poet Lord Byron (1788-1824).

The site is a popular day-excursion for tourists from Athens, with sunset over the Aegean sea, as viewed from the ruins, a sought-after spectacle.

After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, take the time to walk the rocky promontory of Sounion. Prefer to do the hall trip during afternoon just to see the spectacular sunset. The total tour lasts about five hours driving 69 km of sea view to the Aegean sea.

Duration of the Tour is about 5 hours. You can ask for an official tour guide speaking your language (not include at the price booking) or, to do it this alone with the driver waiting you outside from the archaeological site of the temple. During come back to Athens you can have dinner to a traditional Greek Taverna.

Duration of the tour is about 5 hours

Advice:

Prefer the asternoon hours for the tour to see the magnificent sunset.