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Cape Sounio (Half Day)

4.913 reviewsDay trips

  • 4–6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Traveling along the coast, we head to the southernmost tip of the peninsula of Attica, Cape Sounion, a getaway close to Athens and famous for its beaches, fish restaurants and the striking ruins of the Temple of Poseidon. Set high atop a cliff rising above the Aegean Sea, the temple forms part of a trio of ancient sites, including the Acropolis, and the Temple of Aphaea on the Greek island of Aegina. Equal distances from each other as the crow flies, on a clear day you may be able to see all the monuments from the others. Sounio is also where Aegeus tragically fell from the cliffs when he saw the black sails that his son had forgotten to change, therefore believing he had died. The Aegean Sea was thus named after him. It is a beautiful place to watch the sunset, the white marble columns framed by the sky and the lovely blue sea!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Everything that involves the vehicle
  • Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port and ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
  • Transportation from and to your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus
  • Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites
  • Private tour (your party only), Air condition, Wi-Fi in vehicle, fuel surcharge and tolls

What's not

  • Admission fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Professional guide in the site (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site)

Itinerary

  1. Cape Sounion, a getaway close to Athens and famous for its beaches, fish restaurants and the striking ruins of the Temple of Poseidon.

    2 h

  2. We will also visit Lake Vouliagmeni.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
CATTAXI
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain; otherwise the driver will do their best for you to see most of the sites
  • Departure time is between 7:00am-18:30pm, based on your preference!
  • Duration: 4 to 6 hours

How it compares in Athens

  • Its from-price is 75% above the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 209 of 926.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Athens

Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.

The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.

Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.

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