In a nutshell

If you love the sea, don't miss this sightseeing tour of the Athenian riviera between the port of Piraeus and Cape Sounion. Feel inspired by the Coast of Apollo, the seaside town of Vouliagmeni and the surfing mecca of Varkiza Bay. At Cape Sounion, discover the Temple of Poseidon and all its legends.

Main stops

Athenian Riviera: sightseeing tour
Vouliagmeni and Varkiza
Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon

The programme

What can a coastline named after the god Apollo be like? Sunkissed of course. Join the guided tour of the Athenian Riviera that runs along the Saronic Gulf to Cape Sounion.
Leaving Piraeus, you'll notice some of the sports complexes built for the 2004 Olympic Games and then immediately see the so-called Aegean Balcony, among areas of wilderness and fashionable towns.
These include Vouliagmeni, a lagoon where the sea meets the hot spring waters: legend has it that an entire city can be found inside it. Varkiza Bay, on the other hand, is best known for its water sports.
But here you are at Cape Sounio, the site of many legends, including that of King Aegeus, who reportedly jumped from this cliff believing his son Theseus to have died; this is where, according to Homer's Odyssey, the helmsman of Menelaus is buried.
Travel on to the Temple of Poseidon, built by Pericles in 444 BC with marble from the Agrilesa valley, that shines in the sun: on seeing it sparkle on the horizon, sailors knew they were home.
Even today, ships sound their horns as they sail past in honor of Poseidon and the legendary Cape Sounion.

Good to know

The excursion is available for both transit and disembarking guests with flight after 18:00. We recommend consulting the MyTours Excursion Office on board, informing them of the time of any flight, train or transfer, so that they can check the compatibility of the tour with your departure time