Small Group Cape Sounio Half Day Afternoon Tour

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Full description A half day afternoon trip from Athens full of images and breathtaking views. Begin your Sounio tour with a wonderful drivealong the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some ofAthensmost beautiful suburbs (Glyfada,Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) and idyllic beaches. As you approachCape Sounion, one of Greece’s most photographed monuments, it rises like a sheer cliff out of the sea. AtCape Sounio where you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).The precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea.

Land masses to the west stand out in sharp profile: the island of Aegina backed by the mountains of the Peloponnese. The beauty of the surviving Doric columns has inspired many poets, including Lord Byron who carved his name on one of the columns. This half day excursion is a great option if you want to discover Greece beyond Athens, enjoy stunning views and visit world famous Greek ruins. Additional information Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time of the tourTour's itinerary, for technical reasons, can be changed or inverted without notice. All visits will be guaranteedThe tickets to Temple of Poseidon are paid on site Inclusions Professional guideTransport by luxury air-conditioned coachHotel pick up/drop off service Exclusions Entrance fees of the Temple of PoseidonMealsBeveragesOther services not specified Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 2 days before the service.
Cancellations after this time limits no show, no refund provided. Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou Street, 26. 11743. Athens, Greece