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CAPE SOUNION TOUR AND ATHENS RIVIERA

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  • Itinerary

    For the Cape Sounion tour, we take the beautiful coastal avenue and pass through marvelous places and suburbs like Palaio Faliro, Glyfada, Voula where we will stop for a while to visit the unique Lake of Vouliagmeni 21 km far of Athens with medicinal waters. Her name is associated with its creation, since according to geologists, the lake was formed when collapsed and sunk the roof of a cave. The temperature is almost constant throughout the year, and ranges from 22 to 29 degrees Celsius. The Vouliagmeni lake has the largest tunnel in the world. It is 800 meters long and its depth reaches 80 meters. The exploration is difficult and dangerous, as has corridors forming labyrinth 4,3 km length.

    In the same territory we will visit the tourist resort area very known as the Laimos of Vouliagmeni that is the most  luxurious place of  Athenian riviera.

    After a really interesting coastal drive with beautiful landscapes villages and towns like Varkiza, Lagonisi, Anavisos, we will reach the southern end of Attica named Cape Sounion. Once there, you will see one of the most beautiful ancient temples from the 5th century B.C., the temple of Poseidon the god of the sea. It is built in such way, that you should visit the temple in the afternoon so you can enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in your life! The private tour concludes with the return in our starting point.

  • Information
    • We use vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned.
    • Rates include all tolls, fuel, parking fees, and baggage charges.
    • Not included: Drinks, meals, entrance fees, accommodation, licensed guides.
    • Tours are private, personal, and flexible just for you and your party.
    • Tickets:
      • Reduced ticket: European citizens over 65 years old, University students
      • Free entrance: Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
      • Children up to the age of 5, from non-European Union countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
  • Prices

    Vehicle: SUV Volkswagen or Mercedes sedan – Capacity: 4 persons + driver
    Price: €250

    Vehicle: Mercedes Minivan – Capacity: 5-7 people
    Price: €330

    Vehicle: Mercedes Minibus – Capacity: 8-15 people
    Price: €420

    Vehicle: Mercedes Minibus – Capacity: 16-19 people
    Price: €550

  • Holidays

    Museums and Archaeological sites are closed:

    • 1 January: closed
    • 6 January: closed
    • 25 March: closed
    • Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
    • Easter Sunday: closed
    • 1 May: closed
    • 25 December: closed
    • 26 December: closed

    Museums and Archaeological sites are open 08.30-15.00:

    • Shrove Monday:
    • Holy Saturday
    • Easter Monday
    • Holy Spirit Day
    • 15 August
    • 28 October

Cape Sounion & Athenian Riviera Tour

With our Cape Sounion and Athenian Riviera tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the most wonderful highlights of Athens, the unique Athenian Riviera that offers wondrous views of Saronic Gulf and visit the Poseidon’s Temple. One of our most popular tours that gives you the opportunity to visit Cape Sounion and the unique Lake of Vouliagmeni!

Highlights
  • Athenian Riviera
  • Lake of Vouliagmeni
  • Laimos of Vouliagmeni
  • Cape Sounion
Tour Duration

5 hours

Useful Tips
  • Photography is allowed throughout the tour.
  • Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.
  • Hat and sun glasses can be really helpful all year round
Activity Level

Activity Level Medium

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