Highlights

• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio is the most popular destination and is one of the most
• significant landmarks after the Acropolis hill and the Temple of Parthenon.
• Let us take you on a ride at the Athens Riviera via the most beautiful and wealthiest south
• suburbs on our way to Cape Sounio. Our tour will start from your hotel or any other
• gathering point that you prefer.
• Our English speaking driver will take you on a road trip that you will pass through famous
• locations like Palaio Faliro, Glyfada, Voula, Voyliagmeni, Varkiza, Anavyssos, Palaia Fokaia
• with final destination the southest point of Attika and the outstanding Cape Sounio.
• It is a 67 kilometers distance with picturesque coastal towns, sandy beaches, sea food taverns
• and a view of the Aegean sea that will take your breath away.
• On our way we will stop at Vouliagmeni Lake in order to enjoy the magnificent geological
• phenomenon and to take some pictures. Vouliagmeni Lake was created after an earthquake
• that made the roof to collapse and to reveal a labyrinth of underwater tunnels and natural
• springs.
• Then we will continue our excursion to Cape Sounio. Our driver will recommend you places
• where you can take some pictures or places where you can take a moment to relax. When
• we will arrive at Cape Sounio you will see one of the most beautiful and breathtaking
• panoramic views ever.
• At a height of almost 60 meters it’s hard to imagine a more perfect setting for an ancient
• temple, in particular one dedicated to the “God of the Sea”. The unique Temple of Poseidon
• is an important monument of the GOLDEN AGE of Athens and holds significant historical and
• mythological value for the Athenians.
• The temple was constructed in 444 -440 BC from the Athenian statesman Pericles. A sacred
• place that the Athenians worship Poseidon (God of sea). There you will have time to walk
• around and explore the temple and also have a coffee/lunch at the local cafe-restaurant.
• The tour can also be done in the afternoon for you to witness the magical sunset from the
• temple.