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Half day tour to Cape Sounion

Mythology

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According to Greek Mythology, Cape Sounio is the spot where Aegeus, King of Athens, believing that his only son Prince Theseus died trying to kill the Minotaur, because he forgot to change the black sails to white ones on his boat, leapt to his death over the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea.
The Athenians, in order to honour Aegeus even more, placed him among the gods of the sea and declared him as son of god Poseidon

Cape Sounion

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Cape Sounion is a promontory located 69 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Athens. The wind-swept Cape Sounio was an obvious choice for a sanctuary of Poseidon, where the sailors might offer a last sacrifice to appease the mighty God of the Sea before leaving the comparative safety of the Saronic Gulf for the perils of the open Aegean Sea.

Temple of Poseidon

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In a maritime country like Greece, the god of the sea occupied a high position in the divine hierarchy. The temple of Poseidon was constructed in 444–440 BC, over the ruins of a temple dating from the Archaic period. It is perched above the sea at a height of almost 60 metres (200 ft).

Sunset or Day Trip

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Begin your wonderful private drive with an English speaking trained chauffeur along the coastal road of Saronic Gulf passing through the most beautiful suburbs of Athens at Athenian Riviera (Faliro, Alimos, Glyfada, Kavouri, Vouliagmeni). You'll have a short stop at Vouliagmeni lake where brackish waters which are continuously replenished both by the sea and the underground thermal springs offer a natural and unique thermal spa experience all over the year. After this quick stop you'll continue your private trip along the same seaside road of Saronic Gulf passing through Varkiza, Lagonisi, Saronida and Fokaia until you will arrive at Cape Sounion with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views. On a clear day you may have views at 5 - 7 Aegean Sea islands.
You'll be back again at your hotel or apartment after 5 hours

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What is included

  • 5h English speaking trained chauffeur
  • 5h Private luxury vehicle (not a taxi)
  • PickUp & DropOff service
  • Skip the line service
  • 100% customizable based on points of interest or time spent on each within the total trip time limit
  • Free WiFi onboard
  • Fuel & tolls
  • Refreshment & snack basket in vehicle
  • Bottled natural water
  • All taxes & fees

    • What is not included

  • Entrance fees to archaeological site(s) [please consult the "tips" area below]
  • Entrance fees to museum(s) [please consult the "tips" area below]
  • Professional (state-licensed) guide (you may ask one at the booking procedure)
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals (lunch or dinner)
  • Other beverages
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

    • TOUR PRICES FROM ATHENS

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    eTransfer celebrates 10 years and
    offers 10% discount to all tour prices

    Use the discount code "10years" in the booking process
    and take advantage of a 10% discount on each of the prices below
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    (up to 3 p.)    		 Mercedes
    s.Class
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    (up to 3 p.)    		 MiniVan
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    Vito
    (up to 8 p.)    		 MiniVan
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    V.Class
    (up to 7 p.)    		 MiniBus
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    Sprinter
    (up to 12 p.)
    Sunset or day tour (5 hours) € 300 € 460 € 360 € 390 € 450
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    Tips

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    Opening hours

    Winter
    Opening hours from November 1st to March 31st as follows:
  • From 09:30 till sunset
    • Summer
    Opening hours from April 1st to October 31st as follows:
  • From 09:00 till sunset
    • Official Informations
  • Sounio (Prefecture of Attiki)
  • T: (+30) 22920 39363
  • Ministry of Culture and Sports Website
  • Wikipedia

    • Ticketing

    Prices
  • Full : 10 €
  • Reduced : 5 €
    • Reduced for
  • Citizens of the European Union over 65 years old
  • Non EU students of Universities upon ID presentation
  • Escorting parents on educational visits
    • Fully reduced for
  • Escorting teachers
  • Parents of families with three or more children
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Single parent families
  • EU Students of Universities upon ID presentation
  • Young people, up to the age of 18

    • Holidays

    on January
    1st of January
    on March
    25th of March
    on April

    Orthodox Good Friday

    Orthodox Holy Saturday

    Orthodox Easter Sunday

    on May
    1st of May
    on December

    25th of December

    26th of December

    Free admission days

    on March
    6th of March
    on April
    18th of April
    on May
    18th of May
    on September
    the last weekend
    on October
    28th of October
    from Nov 1st to Mar 31st
    every 1st Sunday of the month