Sounion Sunset Private Tour
Sounion Sunset Private Tour
Our tours and services are flexible and can be adapted to the customer’s needs. All our professional drivers have the required certifications and are fluent in English. Their experience will help you feel safe and at easy in one of our well maintained, comfortable vehicles.
You will have the added benefit of visiting archaeological sites at different times from the large tour buses and groups of visitors, thus enabling you to experience the wonderful monuments and learn their history at a time of the day when they are not overcrowded. The cost of hiring our services is smaller than purchasing individual tickets from large tour and excursion companies.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
On your way towards the Temple of Poseidon, you will have the potentiality to absorb the southern suburbs of Athens, such as Old Faliron, Alimos and Glyfada. It is an undeniable fact that these areas are considered to be the most up-scaled ones of Attica. Moreover, the traveler is given the opportunity to observe coastline of Attica full of private and public marines, shops and cafes.
Limni Vouliagmenis
Because of its constant warm water temperature and its rich content in hydrogen sulphide, the lake functions as a spa since the end of the 19th century.
20 minutesVarkiza
Varkiza is a picturesque sea-side village in the middle of the way to Cape Sounion. The area is very popular to Athenians for short excursions due to its beaches, shops and clubs.
20 minutesTemple of Poseidon
According to Greek mythology, the Cape Sounion was the point from which Greek King Aegeus flung himself off the cliff to his death, upon the mistaken belief that his son had died. This ancient tragic tale involves a theme that is still used in modern story-telling today.
1 hourLagonisi
On the way back to Athens, the visitor will enjoy the Greek traditional cuisine at a local tavern with a view to the sea.
45 minutesIncluded
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
- Skip the line to purchase tickets
- Bottled water
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not Included
- Admission Fees (8 Euros per adult)
- Dinner
- Liscensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability (Additional Cost:190 Euros)
- Airport pickup and drop off (Additional cost)
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- Most travelers can participate
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.