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The ultimate shore excursion from Athens! It can be done in an afternoon or day time by driving along the Athens Riviera before reaching the majestic Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio.
Alternatively, you should know that the views of the sunset from the temple are considered one of the best sights in all of Greece.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The driver meet you in front of the accommodation or hotel's reception or Port holding a sign with your name at the appointed time. We use only WhatsApp for communication and Viator private messaging, please have yours active on the tour day.
Itinerary
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Vouliagmeni Lake, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica’s nature. Situated on an idyllic landscape, this rare geological phenomenon is waiting to be discovered. The lake’s brackish waters which are continuously replenished both by the sea and the underground thermal springs offer a natural and unique thermal spa experience. Formed about 2000 years ago the lake is included in Greece’s national NATURA 2000 network and as a Site of Outstanding Natural Beauty by the Ministry of Culture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Athenians Beach Town right on the water
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Constantly windy village right on the water ideal for amateur windsurfing
Admission ticket free -
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Virgin Katafygiotissa Ormos katafigi, a different approach. Panagia Katafygiotissa is a modest chapel in Ormos Katafygi in Palea Fokea, Attica, which has been crafted non-profit by the late painter and Academician, Dimitris Mytaras (1934-2017) Inside the white naidrio by the sea he painted the winds. The Maestro, Levante, Garbis, but not only. Flocks of birds, gulls, pigeons, flowers, sea, trawls, almost all nature in this small chapel. Alternatively you should know that this small village considers of one of the best scenery locations in Attica region
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Built between 444 and 440 BC, the temple was constructed of white marble quarried locally at lavreotic Olympus mountain, about 20km north of Cape Sounion . The architect is thought to be Iktinos, who built the Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient agora in Athens. He built the 38 columns (16 still standing today) at the Temple of Poseidon in a way that ensured they would stand the test of time and resist the harshness of the environment, and made the Doric columns extra slender at the top so they would look taller from distance. In the Odyssey, Homer wrote that Sounion was the place where King Menelaus of Sparta buried his helmsman, who died at his post while rounding the cape. Alternatively, you should know that the views of the sunset from the temple are considered one of the best sights in all of Greece.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
Scenic village on the coast
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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