| SS-03 Cape Sounion With Wine Tasting |
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Duration: 5½ hours
Departing from Athens for Cape Sounion your drive will take you past the fashionable seaside suburbs of Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni with their beautiful villas and name brand boutiques. Further along the Apollo Coast as the region towards Cape Sounion is known are the summer resorts of Varkiza, Lagonissi and Saronis.
At the top of the promontory at Cape Sounion the Temple of Poseidon, god of the oceans dominates the area. Built in the austere Doric style in memory of King Aegeas who threw himself to his death from the sheer cliff to the depths of the sea below.
In the 19th century, Lord Byron in testament of his visit to the Temple, carved his name on one of its columns, still visible today.
After your visit, continue inland to the wine producing valleys of Messoghia passing through the ancient mining town of Lavrion. Mining in the area dates back to the 7th century BC and was abandoned several decades ago. Today, it is a busy ferry port to the Western Cycladic Islands and West Euboea.
Arrive at a winery in Koropi where you will have the opportunity to see how wine is made, in some areas is still produced the traditional way - by stepping on grapes in large cisterns. You will also be shown the up-to-date ways of wine producing. After the guided tour of the winery you will be invited to taste the varieties produced by the winery, accompanied by some local cheese and bread. Those of you with a deep affection for wine may drink to your heart's delight all you wish. Should you wish to purchase some to take back home you can do so from the store of the winery. They will pack your purchase in boxes safe and suitable for travelling.
Return to Athens via the inland route passing through the Northern Suburbs of Agia Paraskevi, Holargos and Halandri.
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Notes:
Tour participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and to have hats with
them as they will be exposed to the sun for a considerable length of time.
Handicapped persons may join the tour but will have to remain at the base of the
Temple of Poseidon.
The itinerary of this tour may vary depending on the traffic conditions prevailing that
day.
Transportation: Deluxe air-conditioned coaches, mini-vans or private cars
depending on the number of participants.
Guiding : Multilingual Licensed Guides
Minimum participation: No Minimum
Maximum participation : Unlimited
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