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Duration: 5 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. Outstanding views and renowned panoramic sunsets reward the visitor to the temple. After your guided visit take time out to relax and enjoy a refreshment at the site.
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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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