My wife and I had an amazing tour with Yiannis. Nola was very friendly, knowledgeable and catered to our interests when giving us a tour of the Sounion. The temple were quite interesting and the scenery during the sunset was spectacular. We highly recommend using Welcome Pickups tours and asking for Yiannis to be your driver. Thanks for the incredible memories.
Recommended stops
You can visit all the places from the list or pick only the ones you like. Just inform your driver about your choice before the ride. During the stops you can do whatever you want: visit the landmarks, take pictures e.t.c. Take as much time as you want within the overall time limit of the trip.
Athens / Starting point
Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Athens at a convenient time of your choice.
The Athenian Riviera
Including prestigious seaside suburbs of Alimos, Palaio Faliro, Glyfada and Voula is the coastal area in the southern suburbs of Athens, it's widely known for its beaches and considered the capital's nightlife hub.
Temple of Poseidon
Cape Sounion is noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Its remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea.
Vouliagmeni Lake
Lake Vouliagmeni is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni, Greece.
About the ride
Escape the city heat of 1Athens / Starting point and explore one of Greece’s most important historical landmarks, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Located at the southern-most tip of the Attica peninsula, it is a relaxing 45 minutes drive through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs and coastal regions.
- Hotel pickup and dropoff from a professional English Speaking driver
- 100% Customisable & Private
After a quick welcome, you will board your private ride and head towards the southern-most tip of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion. Located approximately 65 kilometers outside of the center of Athens, it is a relaxing seaside drive along the western coastline with a view to the Aegean sea. On the way, you will pass through the scenic 2The Athenian Riviera , made up of several of Athens’ wealthier municipalities and best beaches. The cosmopolitan town centers of Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni are all buzzing with bars, cafes and seaside restaurants that attract people from all over Athens. It is also home to Vouliagmeni Lake, a must-see geological phenomenon made up of thermal springs and underwater caves leading out to the sea.
The majestic 3Temple of Poseidon is an important landmark and holds significant historical and cultural value for Athenians with some of the earliest archaeological remains dating back to 700 BC. The temple was dedicated to the God of the sea, Poseidon, and was considered a sacred place of worship. Perched on the highest point of the rocky promontory and surrounded by 3 seas, it was an important maritime navigational point as well as a sign of hope for sailors returning to Athens after many days at sea. Not only can you explore the historical monuments on site, but the Cape also offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Aegean sea and nearby islands such as Kea, Kythnos, Serifos and Aigina.
After exploring the Temple of Poseidon, you can visit a Greek tavern by the sea to have lunch while enjoying the view and cool Mediterranean breeze.
After your meal, you will return to Athens along the same relaxing coastal route, and your friendly Welcome Driver will drop you back off at your hotel or apartment.
Enjoy your travel to a maximum
Private
You will be picked up by a personal driver at a convenient place and time
Comfortable
Enjoy your trip in a nice air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi
Customizable
Pick the stops and the time you spend on each one
Efficient
Spend less time finding locations and waiting, and more time enjoying your travel
Professional
We hand-pick the best, friendliest and most knowledgeable drivers in the city
Reliable
Our customers rate us excellent on Tripadvisor and other platforms
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Travelers' reviews
We four women,ages 66-74, spent two perfect days on the best of Athens tour and The Visit Cape Sounion tour. Booking was easily done online. It is hard to find enough positive words to describe our 2 days with Alex. From the moment we met him, we knew we were in for a glorious time. We loved his passion for Greece, driving skills, boundless energy and enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge. He quickly learned how to pace our walks; He found the best places to eat and great views and overlooks. We saw so much, never felt tired or rushed, and loved seeing how his interactions with other drivers, guards,shop owners and restaurant staff got us great & unexpectedly efficient service. For instance, He asked the staff at a local tavern to open the door to the balcony so we could go outside. We always found great parking spaces in spite of crowds; and we learned much and laughed a lot. It was sad to say goodbye...He made our Athens trip magical and most memorable. Thank you, Welcome Pickups for finding Alex for us.
Extremely friendly Took us to places not many people visit! Very informative !!! Felt like we knew him. Let us stay as long as we wanted at various spots! Absolutely the best choice. Love the tailored treatment we received.
John was amazing and very informative! We traveled to Athens with our two small kids and he was very patient and kind to adjust the schedule. The trip was very comfortable both for us and the kids!
Included in the price
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Free wifi onboard
- Fuel and tolls
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
- Water
Not included
- Entrance fees for all attractions
- Tips and gratuities
- Beverages and meals