Take the opportunity to visit Cape Sounion during your stay in Athens especially in order to enjoy one of the most idyllic and romantic landscapes in Greece! Admire a truly impressive scene and also one of the most important archaeological sites of Attica!
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Highlights
- Athenian Riviera
- Glyfada
- Voula
- Varkiza
- Lake Vouliagmeni
- Anavissos
- Palaia Fokaia
- Cape Sounion
- Poseidon’s Temple
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Description
During the wonderful drive along the coast line of Athens and Athenian Riviera you’ll enjoy a wonderful and so unusual natural beauty that offers true moments of relaxation.
While passing through some of the most beautiful suburbs of Athens including Glyfada,Voula and Varkiza,you will see the beauty of the Saronic Gulf and have a stop at the famous Lake Vouliagmeni.(known of the mineral and therapeutic water).
We continue passing some other suburbs Anavissos and Palaia Fokaia until we reach the Cape Sounion is noted as the site of ruins of the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon,the god of the sea in Greek mythology.
Take beautiful photos and after that a great dinner with fresh fish near the sea is waiting for you!
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
- Professional Driver with Deep knowledge of history.(Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- WiFi on board
- USB chargers
- TV on board
- Pick Up and Drop Off
- Soft drinks
- Infant seats available
Exclusions
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Entrance Fees
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability (additional cost 250€)
- Airport Pick Up and Drop Off (additional cost)
- Food
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Opening Hours & Admission Fees
Summer Period: 1 April - 31 October
Winter Period: 1 November – 31 March
Temple of Poseidon
Full : €10,00 – Reduced: € 5,00
Winter: 09:30 until Sunset
Summer: 08:00 until Sunset
Holidays in Greece- 1 January: closed
- 6 January: 08:00 – 15:00
- Shrove Monday: 08:00 – 15:00
- 25 March: closed
- Good Friday: until 12:00 – 17:00
- Holy Saturday: 08:00 – 15:00
- Easter Sunday: closed
- Easter Monday: 08:00 – 20:00
- 1 May: closed
- Holy Spirit Day: 08:00 – 20:00
- 15 August: 08:00 – 20:00
- 28 October: 08:00 – 15:00
- 25 December: closed
- 26 December: closed
Free admission
- Escorting teachers during the visits of schools and institutions of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education and of military schools.
- Members of Societies and Associations of Friends of Museums and Archaeological Sites throughout Greece with the demonstration of certified membership card
- Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS
- Persons possessing a free admission card
- The employees of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Archaeological Receipts Fund, upon presentation of their service ID card.
- The official guests of the Greek government, with the approval of the General Director of Antiquities.
- Young people, under the age of 18, after demonstrating the Identity Card or passport to confirm the age.
Free admission days
- 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
- 18 April (International Monuments Day)
- 18 May (International Museums Day)
- The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
- Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st
- 28 October
Reduced admission for
- Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union who are over 65 years old, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Holders of a solidarity card
- Holders of a valid unemployment card.
- Large families’ parents of children up to 23 yrs old, or up to 25 yrs old (on military service/studying), or child with disabilities regardless the age, having a certified pass of large families, certification from the Large Family Association or a family status certificate issued by the Municipality
- Persons with disabilities (67 % or over) and one escort, upon presentation of the certification of disability issued by the Ministry of Health or a medical certification from a public hospital, where the disability and the percentage of disability are clearly stated.
- Single-parent families with minors, upon presentation of a family status certificate issued by the Municipality. In the case of divorced parents, only the parent holding custody of the children
- The police officers of the Department of Antiquity Smuggling of the Directorate of Security
- Tourist guides upon presentation of their professional ID card.
- University students and students at Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID.
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Important Information
- Duration:5 hours
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- A voucher will be emailed to you with our contact numbers and all necessary information for your tour.This is your ticket and proof of purchase.On the day of tour please present a paper voucher in order to redeem your tour/activity.
Licenced Tour Guides
- A professional English speaking driver or escort with deep knowledge in history and culture of Greece will guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums.Tour drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums.If you'd like to have a licensed by the state tour guide to escort you inside the sites and museums, we can arrange it for you with an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability on bookings day!
People with Desabilities
- Due to uneven surfaces,certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.Such sites are the Acropolis.Elevator available for wheelchairs,people with diminished abilities and any parent attending two or more infants on her/his own.The elevator is located about 350meters far from the main entrance of the archaeological site.Users of the elevator should contact in advance for details and terms (+30 210 3214172).The facility is not available during extreme weather conditions and strong winds.
Dress
- In religious and marmoreal sites shoulders and knees must be covered.
- In all cases,we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes,sunglasses and sunscreen.
