Cape Sounion with Guided Tour in the Temple of Poseidon
ID: GYG1137-1137
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon
Afternoon Tour
Driving along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza and countless coves, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. A crowning feature of the tour Cape Sounion is, the Temple of Poseidon, god of the sea.
Standing atop sheer cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, the marble temple has served as a landmark for sailors from ancient times until today. The "Sanctuary of Sounion" is first mentioned in the Odyssey, as the place where Menelaus stopped during his return from Troy to bury his helmsman, Phrontes Onetorides. Construction on the grand Temple of Poseidon began around 500 BC but was never completed; the temple and all the votive offerings were destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC. The Temple of Poseidon that now stands at Sounio was built in 444 BC atop the older temple ruins.
After the guided tour of the Temple we return to Athens approximately at 7pm.
Highlights
- Visit the Temple of Poseidon
- Drive along coastal roads past scenic beaches
- Get stunning views of the Saronic Gulf
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The Temple of Poseidon is closed on December 25, January 1, March 25, and May 1.
• Tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays take place in English only
• Very important notice: children and students aged 5 to 18 must present a valid passport or ID on the day of the tour in order to get the discounted price. Otherwise, they will be required to re-purchase new entrance tickets at the full price.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
Amalia Hotel, Syntagma square, 10 Amalias street, 105 57 Athens
Meeting time is 2:15 PM from 1st November - 31st March
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
