Sounio Poseidon Temple, Thermal Lake Swimming & Local Food Tour

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6 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Tour with a local driver,guide & photographer is an excellent way to spend half a day in the outskirts of Athina with magnificent sea view driving along the Athenian Riviera. The coastline will make you feel as if you are in some Greek island.Athenian Riviera is an array of beautiful beaches,rocky coves & harbors,along the Saronic gulf which belongs basically to the Aegean Sea.The first stop is a unique thermal lake with brackish water,a natural spa with healing properties for many problems.Visitors can swim all year round with temperature 21C-29C. A fish spa is the pleasant surprise of the lake.
Next stop temple of Poseidon on top of Cape Sounio overlooking the Aegean Sea is breathtaking experience. Furthermore ''history'' lessons are offered during our drive together with valuable tips about places to visit ( mainland sites, food & worth visiting spots on the islands etc.)all over the country. Divine lunch.

What's Included

Bottled cold water will be offered on the drive.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private photoshooting during the tour.
Fish spa skin care. The lake is full of unique tiny fish which are fed on your dead cells,
Lunch
Entrance fee for Poseidon temple at Cape Sounio
Lake Vouliagmeni

Meeting and pickup

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

Next to Monastiraki square it's the metro station Monastiraki ( green line ) and from there you walk 3 minutes to the meeting point Ermou 119

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Meeting point

Walk 3' to 5' from Monastiraki sqare down to Ermou 119 where i'll be parked outside the big Grill & Souvlaki , the KARAMANLIDIKA.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Temple of Poseidon

    Our second stop is at Cape Sounio where the amazing marble temple of Poseidon stands overlooking the Aegean sea. Here we enjoy the view, talking about myths & history & photoshooting during our strolling around the temple.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Lake Vouliagmeni

    On our drive along the Athenian Riviera, our first stop is at the Thermal lake of Vouliagmeni. Located by the coast ,it has an underwater cave with 14 tunnels that have still yet to be fully explored. The hidden treasure of Attiki is a unique geological phenomenon with history of only 2.360 years. It's famous for its mineral waters & healing properties for the skin & muscles. The water is fresh from springs 150m. deep & salty ( 50m. away from the sea ) with temperature from 20C/71F to 29C/84F. We enjoy swimming, sunbathing & relaxing on our sunbeds on the lake front for approx.2 hours. You can also experience the fish nibbling off your dead skin. There are also cabins,showers & a very nice bar for snacks,salads & drinks.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration of the tour is 6h & 45’ where we spend 3h approx. driving along the Riviera , 90’ swimming, 45" at Poseidon & 1h lunch time.
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Additional fees
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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