Sounio All Day Private Tour From Athens

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1. Lake Vouliagmeni ("Sunken Lake") is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni,The lagoon formed about 2,000 years ago.It was once a large cavern that collapsed following an earthquake. The outline of the collapsed cavern roof can be clearly discerned from a distance. The lake has quite unique environmental conditions: it is supplied with warm seawater (28-35ºCelsius) via an underground channel spreading through a network of flooded caves, so its temperature never drops below 18 °C (usually ranges around 21-24 °C), whereas a freshwater spring reduces its salinity to brackish levels

   50 min

2. It’s probably the most idyllic ride you will enjoy during your stay in Athens. Driving along the coast, you will have the opportunity to see beautiful beaches, bays and sands acompanied by the great blue sky. On our arrival at Sounion, you will be speechless by the scenery. It’s located at the southernmost part of Attica, known for two reasons: Firstly, for the importance of its geographical position, since it is the spot from which Athens was able to control the sea path towards the Aigean Sea and Peiraeus. Secondly, because here we can find the ruins of the ancient Temple of Poseidon. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the spectacular view of Saronikos and a sunset to remember for a lifetime. This tour could be combined with a ride to the Sacred Rock of Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum upon request. Just ask for it…

   3 h

Cancellation

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

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How it compares in Athens

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• 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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