Sounion Tour: Poseidon Temple, Vouliagmeni Lake, Organic Farm and Thorikos Theatre
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Paleo Faliro
Embark on a captivating Sounion tour from Athens, exploring ancient sites, idyllic beaches, and an organic farm. Swim in Vouliagmeni Lake, visit the iconic Temple of Poseidon, and discover the world's oldest known theater. Enjoy a farm-to-fork lunch and a comfortable ride in a Mercedes vehicle. Perfect for families and small groups.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Paleo Faliro - Your journey heads to the Athens Riviera with its many popular beaches & restaurants as well as experiencing many of Athens distinct neighbourhoods along the way such as Palaion Faliro, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza before continuing to the tip of the Athens Peninsula with breath-taking sea views along the coastal route.
- Lake Vouliagmeni - A natural rock formation & small lake set just off the sea front. The waters of this spring have been used by locals for decades as a health treatment & you will have the option of stopping here for a swim. The site is also equipwd with changing faclities.
- Sounion - ORGANIC FARM VISIT, TOUR AND LUNCH A 2 to 3 hour visit including a 45-minute tour by the on-site owners and a fork-to farm lunch. You will learn about the natural cultivation processes of traditional Greek produce with permaculture. In addition, you will see how food is cultivated & understand the benefits of permaculture for ourselves, the soil, the economy & the planet. For children, unique features such as the
- Temple of Poseidon - At the southernmost point of the Peninsula of Athens we come to the Temple of Poseidon. Located 70 meters on a clifftop this amazing temple was dedicated to the God Poseidon. It was the last thing Ancient sailors saw on leaving port & the first site on return with many legends to learn.
- Ancient Theater of Thorikos - The Ancient Theatre of Thorikos built around 525 BC (around 2500 years ago) is the oldest known theatre in the world but lies almost forgotten & a short drive from the more famous Temple of Poseidon. Without guards or fences one can just walk into this site & imagine the performances that once graced its stage with the backdrop of the Aegean sea in the distance.
What's Included
- Exclusive private tour for your group only
- Complimentary return transfer for Cruise ship passengers
- Travel in style in a first-class vehicle (Mercedes E-Class/Audi A6 or Mercedes minivan/Sprinter)
- Savor a Farm to Fork style lunch at an olive farm
- Guided by a professional English-speaking driver with extensive experience
- Customizable pickup times to suit your schedule, including for Sunset views
- Onboard amenities include WiFi, air conditioning, and chilled bottled water
- Convenient pickup and return to Athens Hotels, Residences, or Cruise ship
What's Not Included
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Located at the end of the Attica Peninsula, Cape Sounion stands magnificently. Easily accessible from the city, it boasts a plentiful variety of undiscovered treasures from Ancient ruins to pristine beaches, thus making it an ideal excursion from Athens.
Our journey includes the finest of these starting with a dip at the Vouliagmeni natural thermal lake, historically seen as a health spa. We then proceed to an organic farm where you get to interact with the owners, learn about local agriculture practices and savour a farm-fresh meal. The tour thereafter, continues with the Aegean panorama while heading to the Cliffedge Temple of Poseidon and the ancient Thorikos Theatre, considered the world’s earliest theater.
Our tour is limited to your group and transportation will be arranged in new Mercedes EClass, Minivans or Sprinter vehicles. Guided by a knowledgeable, insightful and thoughtful driver, this is an ideal local outing to improve your understanding of Culture, History and enjoy a tranquil escape all together. This trip is well-suited for families and small groups of every age.
Location
Paleo Faliro
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jennnifer_m
Jun 22, 2023
Great Experience - Great experience! Dem, our guide, was knowledgeable and made our trip memorable. The farm was delightful. I recommend this tour! Double thumbs up!
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Carole_l
Jul 31, 2022
Beautiful CAP SOUNION and much more!!! - JUNE 2022 5 stars!!!
Sounion Highlights: Vouliagmeni, Olive Farm, Poseidon Temple, Thorikos Theatre
Viator guide (forgot his name), picked us up on time with luxury car and water for the day. We did the tour as planned, and each time I wanted to stop for site seeing/Pictures, he did. The guide wanted to make sure that we enjoyed our day. He was truly knowledgeable of all the sites and scenery that we went by, it was quite interesting. The view of the coast, the weather was Amazing! (29 degrees)
He went the extra mile for us with lunch, beautiful waterfront restaurant (best seats) and went in the Kitchen to choose a catch of the day fish (not too big for us) and with REAL GREEK cuisine, Wow what a feast! (Too much foods)
Since the Olive farm was closed that day, we went to see other sites, which we did not mind since we went already up in the North mainland on this lovely Olive Farm…
Try the Lake Vouliagmeni for the SPA FISH! Unique, we loved it. (Go in the morning, less people)
What to say about these Olive trees all over Greece…AND THE ONE that we visited along the way has a few thousand years old!!!
CAP SOUNION was Amazing, ask you guide for the full story legend, remarkably interesting! What a LOCATION!!! Wow, and sunset is NOT TO MISS!!!
THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR TRIP MEMORABLE!
Karol
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