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Show item 1 of 10. Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
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Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

By Key Tours
4.3/5
Price was undefined, price is now CA $70

Features

Free cancellation available
3h 30m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Cleanliness and safety

Cleaning and safety practices

Masks required
Contactless tickets
Vehicles and venues disinfected

Highlights

  • Tour group numbers restricted to a maximum of 25 people

  • Whispers audio devices for social distance during the tour

  • The mighty temple of Poseidon, the God of the sea

  • Panoramic views of Saronic Gulf & its crystal-blue waters

  • Doric columns that inspired many poets, including Lord Byron

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About this activity

What's included, what's not

  • What's included

    Guided tour of Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon

  • What's included

    Admission fees

  • What's included

    Return transport to and from your central Athens hotel

  • What's included

    Live tour commentary provided in English

  • What's excluded

    Drinks

Know Before You Book

  • Whispers audio devices will be given to you in order to keep social distance guidelines inside the archaeological site without missing any word of the fascinating narration of our guide. Mini Whispers are thoroughly sanitized from our staff and inside the charging cases with UVC lights.

  • Buses are filled to only half of their capacity and the number of buses used is increased.

  • The guide will wear a mask throughout the duration of the tour

  • Our staff is trained in the latest hygiene protocols and cleaning procedures and use personal protective equipment (face masks/shields and optional gloves)

  • The high-traffic areas are regularly sanitized, and the gear/equipment is always sanitized between uses

  • Sanitizing dispensers are available at Key Tours ticket office for use before your departure

  • The temperature and wellness of all those participating in the service (guide, driver, staff) will be monitored daily.

  • Children 4 years old and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.

  • Family Pack is only available for a combination of 2 adults and 2 children (4-12 years old).

What you can expect

Go beyond Athens to the spectacular Cape Sounion, and see the ruins of the Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. Admire the views of the Aegean Sea, marvel at the carvings left by Lord Byron, an English Romantic poet from the 1800s, and hear about the legend of Aegeus.

Cape Sounion is a 43-mile (69-km) drive from the country’s capital, so you can see the sights and still be back in time for dinner. Drive on the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf from the capital through some of the city's most beautiful suburbs, including Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Glyfada, the largest southern suburb, known for its fashionable atmosphere and upmarket boutiques and cafes.

Visit the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built in the 5th century BC, settled on a rocky hilltop overlooking one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Cyclades islands and the Aegean Sea. Learn about the legend that named the Aegean Sea after the king of Athens, Aegeus, who leapt to his death off the cliff—197 feet (60 m) above the water—after believing his son was dead. Marvel at the Doric columns that inspired many poets, including Lord Byron, and then make your way back to the capital with a breath of fresh air in your lungs.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers

Social distancing

  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Safety measures

  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitizer provided

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Location

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Activity Location

  • Cape Sounion

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • KEY TOURS S.A. Office
  • 26 Athanasiou Diakou Street
  • Athens 11743
  • Athens City Center (Hotel Pickup)
  • Athens

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