Attica Day Tour - Brauron/ Artemis, Lavrion, Cape Sounio/ Poseidon Temple (8h)

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Athens, Greece

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

We visit Brauron, Lavrion, Sounion as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy the history, scenery & photography.

If you want to see most of Attica, then we suggest to combine all sites in a full day tour. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we will view the sites from all different angles.
The day starts with a convenient pickup and takes you to Brauron. Visit the archaeological site (Artemis Temple) & Museum. Continue to Lavrion visit the oldest theater Thoricus in Greece. Next Cape Sounion. Visit Poseidon Temple with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).

We drive via Attica regions & popular Athenians resorts. Finish the day with a lunch/dinner in front the sea. (Time for swimming)

What's Included

Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus. Or request another location
Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver/ leader for the day. Audio video provided.
Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
Gratuities
Archaeological Museum of Brauron. From 1st Nov to 31st March half price.
Archaeological site of Poseidon from 1st Nov to 31st March 10€.
Archaeological site of Poseidon from 1st April to 30 October 20€.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/ apartment in Athens center at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return.

We recommend that the tour starts at 8.00 am or earlier in summer weekends
If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.

Additional charge 15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. Piraeus port (12km) Piraeus cruise terminal (13km). This charge does not Include *Airport (36km), or *Lavrio Port (75 km)
This is under prior agreement with the agent 's office

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Athens (Pass by)

    Tour is Private: We travel at the Attica region

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Archaeological Museum of Brauron

    This is a wonderful, well-organized Museum in Vravrona with many artifacts and pieces of art.. It is “user-friendly” with all the exhibits located on one floor and, also, handicap accessible. You will really travel back in time. There are detailed descriptions in both English and Greek. Ticket includes Museum and Site

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Temple of Artemis

    An amazing scenery of temple of Artemis (Diana) and a beautiful museum The sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron / Vravron is an early sacred site on the eastern coast of Attica near the Aegean Sea in a small inlet. The Archaeological Museum of Brauron/ Vravron — located around a small hill 330 m to the ESE — contains an extensive and important collection of finds from the site throughout its period of use. Same tickest as Museum

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ancient Theater of Thorikos

    The Ancient Theater of Thorikos built around 525 BC (approx 2550 years ago) is the oldest known theater in the world but lies almost forgotten & a short drive from the more famous Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion. Without guards or fences you can just walk into this site & imagine the performances that once graced its stage with the background of the Aegean sea in the distance.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Lavrio

    Lavrio is a town in southeastern part of Attica. It is part of Athens metropolitan area and the seat of the municipality of Lavreotiki. Lavtio was famous in Classical antiquity for its silver mines, which was one of the chief sources of revenue of the Athenian state. The metallic silver was mainly used for coinage. The Archaeological Museum of Lavrion shows much of the story of these mines (visit optional). Our visit to this beautiful harbor includes time for lunch or dinner

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Sounio Beach

    Great views, small, quiet beach with crustal clear water. Safe to swim. There is a small cafe/shop. Bring your own supplies. Its crowded July & August

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Temple of Poseidon

    You will visit the 5th century B.C. temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). Ticket cost 4€ (Nov1st / Mar31st) and 8€ (Apr1st/Oct31st)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Athens (Pass by)

    Return to your hotel/ apartment or request another location (in prior time)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
  • The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to Poseidon Temple or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
  • This is a private & flexible tour available from Athens. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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