Cape Sounio
Description
Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion. Where the white marble pillars of the Temple Of Poseidon stand. On the way you will have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple Of Poseidon you will have free time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.
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Athens Riviera is the coastal area in the southern suburbs of Athens, Greece from Piraeus to Sounio.It is located about 16 km (9.9 mi) from downtown Athens stretching from the southern suburbs of Athens to the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounio.
Cape Sounion is one of the most impressive seafront locations not to miss during your vacation in Athens, as it is only located about 70 minutes away from the city by car. The splendid rocky promontory that rises out of the Aegean is the place where the Temple of Poseidon, one of the most significant archeological sites in Greece can be found.
This place was emotionally important for the Athenians, as this was the last point of their land that the ancient Athenian sea farers and warriors could see when they sailed away into the Aegean and around the Mediterranean Sea and also this was the first spot of Attica to see when they returned from the journey or war. That is why the Athenians decided to built a temple there, dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea, to give them nice sea trips so that they would come back home safe.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel Lobby or nearby appointed location- Please notice that in case of pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. We would appoint the most convenient pick up location and clients should reach this point on their own transportation means.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dates that the tour does not operate are : National Public Holidays 1 Jan Sun New Year's Day -6 Jan Fri Epiphany -27 Feb Mon Orthodox Ash Monday-25 Mar Sat Independence Day-14 Apr Fri Orthodox Good Friday-16 Apr Sun Orthodox Easter Sunday-17 Apr Mon Orthodox Easter Monday-1 May Mon Labour Day-4 Jun Sun Orthodox Pentecost-5 Jun Mon Orthodox Whit Monday-15 Aug Tue Assumption Day-28 Oct Sat Ochi Day-25 Dec Mon Christmas Day-26 Dec Tue 2nd Day of Christmas
Reviews(8)
Really enjoyed this tour. Too bad we had an overcast day … but you get what you get. Still it was amazing to see and the views of the ocean en route were great. Kudos to our guide who had a bilingual group ( Fr/en). And well done to our driver on those hairpin turns and dealing with the traffic. . Hotel pick up and drop off great. Worth the trip just for the experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour despite the overcast weather. Sounion's beauty shines in every condition, and we’re glad the ocean views and overall experience still made the day memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words about our guide and driver—managing a bilingual group and those famous hairpin turns is no small feat, and they’ll be so happy to hear your compliments. We're also pleased that the hotel pick-up and drop-off added comfort to your experience. Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back on a sunnier day for even more unforgettable views! MTM Customer Support
They forgot to pick us up. Very irresponsible and unprofessional. We waited at the designated area in the hot sun for over an hour. Ruined the evening.
The drive to the cape return is 3 hours. Was good to see the sunset on a clear day and on the last day of 2024. The bus picks up people at designated spots and there are several stops on the way back. The guide was informative and would point out stuff to us which wasn't part of the tour. Great that it wasn't a very long tour.
You should bring enough time for the Temple of Poseidon as it is quite a large complex. The temple itself is perched high above the Mediterranean with a great all-round view. You can easily imagine how the ancient Greeks used to live here.Unfortunately, this impressive complex is already closed at sunset and you are promptly asked to leave by the staff. Below the bay there are some good seafood restaurants. The journey is also spectacular because you are mostly on the coast.
We really enjoyed the timing of the sunset tour. The ruins are definitely highlighted with the sunset as a dramatic backdrop.
Well worth the long drive. The bus was comfortable and the views along the coast were amazing. Everyone was very nice and accommodating.
The temple was great and the drive there was lovely. The guide (Niki?) was okay but not overly engaging. It sounded like she was reading from a script. The view was spectacular, but unfortunately we went on an evening with lots of clouds. It would be breathtaking on a clear evening.
Really fun experience! The tour guide and driver were great. Going in the evening (530pm tour) is the way to go for the full sunset timeframe.
Dear Guest, We appreciate your comments regarding your recent tour. It is always a pleasure to receive such a positive feedback. Such comments are very encouraging for all of us and enhance even more our commitment for constant upgrade of our services. Looking forward to see you again in the near future to one of our tours. Best regards MTM DMC Team
