Sounion Highlights Vouliagmeni, Poseidon Temple, Thorikos Theatre
Description
At the tip of the Attica Peninsula lies Cape Sounion. In easy reach of the city & with an embarrassment of unexplored riches from Ancient sites to idyllic Beaches, its the perfect day trip from Athens. Our tour visits the best of these starting with the natural hotsprings lake of Vouliagmeni used for decades as a health resort & where you can stop for a swim. Next enjoy a traditional lunch by the sea, and continue beside the Aegean views to the Iconic clifftop Temple of Poseidon & the Ancient Thorikos Theatre, oldest known theater in the world. Our tour is exclusive to your group & uses new Mercedes EClass, Minivans or Sprinter models. With your experienced, informative driver, this is a perfect days excursion with a balance of history, culture & relaxation & suitable for families & small groups of all ages.
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Itinerary
Your journey heads to the Athens Riviera with its many popular beaches & restaurants as well as experiencing many of Athens distinct neighbourhoods along the way such as Palaion Faliro, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza before continuing to the tip of the Athens Peninsula with breath-taking sea views along the coastal route.
A natural rock formation & small lake set just off the sea front. The waters of this spring have been used by locals for decades as a health treatment & you will have the option of stopping here for a swim. The site is also equipwd with changing faclities.
LUNCH BY THE SEA. Enjoy a 3-course Lunch with an Aegean view just meters away (drinks own expense)
The Ancient Theatre of Thorikos built around 525 BC (around 2500 years ago) is the oldest known theatre in the world but lies almost forgotten & a short drive from the more famous Temple of Poseidon. Without guards or fences one can just walk into this site & imagine the performances that once graced its stage with the backdrop of the Aegean sea in the distance.
At the southernmost point of the Peninsula of Athens we come to the Temple of Poseidon. Located 70 meters on a clifftop this amazing temple was dedicated to the God Poseidon. It was the last thing Ancient sailors saw on leaving port & the first site on return with many legends to learn.
OPTIONAL VISIT ON REQUEST (extra cost) Olive Estate Farm Visit & Olive Tasting. Your hosts at the estate will tour the olive groves with you & you will learn all about the varieties of olives, the growing and extraction process, and have an expert led tasting.
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Pickup Locations & Times
o Pick up time flexible on request. o For Airport pickup and locations outside of Athens there may be a supplement. We will advise on booking. o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible