Viator Exclusive: Private Tour from Athens to Cape Sounion with Meal at Vouliagmeni

6 Hours

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Overview

Marvel at the evocative ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, then dine on delicious Greek cuisine on this private half-day tour of Cape Sounion from Athens "” a Viator Exclusive that you can't book anywhere else! Admire views along the Attica Riviera as you travel out to Cape Sounion, then stand in awe before the cliff-top ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, which dates back to 444 BC. Finish your tour with an indulgent 3-course lunch or dinner (depending on option chosen) at the romantic Ithaki restaurant, with stunning views over Vouliagmeni Bay.

Viator Exclusive private 6-hour trip to Cape Sounion, including a 3-course restaurant meal at Vouliagmeni
Marvel at the cliff-top Greek Temple of Poseidon and enjoy views along the Aegean coast
Discover why the temple was built and the Greek legends that surround it from your knowledgeable guide
Feast on a delicious 3-course meal at the seafront Ithaki restaurant in Vouliagmeni Bay
Choose a morning tour with lunch or an afternoon tour with dinner
Experience the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour
This Viator Exclusive tour-and-lunch combination cannot be booked anywhere else!

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Meet your guide at your central Athens hotel and set off on a scenic drive along the Attica Riviera. Soak up the scenery of the Saronic Gulf as you wind your way along the coast, past seaside villages, soaring sea cliffs and sandy beaches.After a 90-minute drive, arrive at Cape Sounion at the southernmost tip of the peninsula and catch a first glimpse of the cliff-top Temple of Poseidon, silhouetted against the sky. Spend time admiring the grand ruins and striking Doric columns of the Greek temple, which dates back to 44 BC and was dedicated to the god of the sea. Learn more about the mighty monument from your guide and spot the graffiti carved onto one of the columns by Lord Byron back in the early 19th century. Don't forget to bring your camera "“ the views from the cape stretch far across the Aegean sea and extend all the way to the Peloponnese on a clear day. Next, hop back into your private vehicle for the 45-minute journey to Vouliagmeni, a romantic seaside town framed by lapping waves and golden beaches. Settle into your seats at Ithaki, one of Attica's most beautifully situated restaurants, where you'll enjoy either lunch or dinner depending on the tour option selected. Look out over the dreamy landscapes of Vouliagmeni Bay as you tuck into a 3-course spread of delicious Greek cuisine, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients (sample menu below). With your appetite sated, journey back to Athens, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.ItinerarySample Menu:Bruschetta with tomato, olive oil and parmesanFresh Buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomatoes, rocket and basil light sauce Mixed green salad with lettuce, roasted pine nuts, carrots, green and red salad, radicchio, nuts, balsamic vinaigrette, oil-lemon sauce, basil and sundried tomatoesFresh pappardelle with rooster bites, varieties of herbs, olive oil, cherry tomatoes and fresh rocketChocolate pie with ice creamHomemade lemonade1 beer or 1 glass of wine, 1 soft drink, bottled water, coffeeVegetarian or Vegan meals provided upon request at no additional cost

Viator Exclusive: Private Tour from Athens to Cape Sounion with Meal at Vouliagmeni

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Hotel Pickup

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