Half Day Cape Sounio Tour
Cape Sounion is one of the most famous and picturesque places in Attica renowned for the ruins of the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology.
The site is a popular excursion for tourists from Athens, with sunset over the Aegean Sea viewed from the ruins a sought-after spectacle.Itinerary:
Depart for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada,Vouliagmeni,Varkiza) to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B.C Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world . Launch or Dinner at Cape Sounion and back to Athens.
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Usefull informations
The Acropolis is open: In Winter: From Nov 1st to March 31st: 08:30-15:00 - In Summer: 08.00-19.00
Acropolis entrance ticket : 12 euros per person*
The Acropolis ticket can be used for a few days (7-8 days) after its purchase for more archaeological sites, which are quotted on the Acropolis ticket itself (Roman Market, Ancient Agora, Temple of Zeus, Kerameikos, Dionysos sanctuary). You can buy this ticket at any of the five archaeological places you visit first and use it for the Acropolis too.
The Temple of Poseidon is open daily from 10am until sunset.Last entry 20 min before closing.
Sounio entrance Ticket: 5 euros per person*
Ancient Corinth is open: In winter :8am-3pm In Summer: 8am-5pm Ancient Corinth entrance ticket: 7euros*
Closed on Holidays: Jan 1st, March 25th, May 1st,Oct 28th, Christmas and Boxing Day. Good Friday: open from 12noon to 3pm. Holy Saturday: 08.30-3pm Easter Sunday: closed Easter Monday: 08.30-3pm
*Students of non European Union countries holders of an international student card are entitled to 50% discount on the entrance fee. Young people up the age of 18 are entitled to free admission. European Union students are entitled to free entrance while European Union senior citizens over 65 have 50% discount on entry to all Greek museums and archaeological sites.
Free admission days : 6 March, 5 June , 18 April, 18 May , The last weekend of September annually , Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March, The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September 27 September, International Tourism Day
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Acropolis entrance ticket : 12 euros per person*
The Acropolis ticket can be used for a few days (7-8 days) after its purchase for more archaeological sites, which are quotted on the Acropolis ticket itself (Roman Market, Ancient Agora, Temple of Zeus, Kerameikos, Dionysos sanctuary). You can buy this ticket at any of the five archaeological places you visit first and use it for the Acropolis too.
The Temple of Poseidon is open daily from 10am until sunset.Last entry 20 min before closing.
Sounio entrance Ticket: 5 euros per person*
Ancient Corinth is open: In winter :8am-3pm In Summer: 8am-5pm Ancient Corinth entrance ticket: 7euros*
Closed on Holidays: Jan 1st, March 25th, May 1st,Oct 28th, Christmas and Boxing Day. Good Friday: open from 12noon to 3pm. Holy Saturday: 08.30-3pm Easter Sunday: closed Easter Monday: 08.30-3pm
*Students of non European Union countries holders of an international student card are entitled to 50% discount on the entrance fee. Young people up the age of 18 are entitled to free admission. European Union students are entitled to free entrance while European Union senior citizens over 65 have 50% discount on entry to all Greek museums and archaeological sites.
Free admission days : 6 March, 5 June , 18 April, 18 May , The last weekend of September annually , Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March, The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September 27 September, International Tourism Day