EXCURSION TO SOUNIO
A marvelous trip to Sterea Ellada
Sounio
According to Greek Mythology, Cape Sounion is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea.[citation needed] The story goes that Aegeus, anxiously looking out from Sounion, despaired when he saw a black sail on his son Theseus's ship, returning from Crete. This led him to believe that his son had been killed in his contest with the dreaded Minotaur, a monster that was half man and half bull. The Minotaur was confined by its owner, King Minos of Crete, in a specially designed labyrinth. Every year, according to the myth, the Athenians were forced to send seven men and seven women to Minos as tribute. These youths were placed in the labyrinth to be devoured by the Minotaur. Theseus had volunteered to go with the third tribute and attempt to slay the beast. He had agreed with his father that if he survived the contest, he would hoist a white sail on his return. In fact, Theseus had successfully overcome and slain the Minotaur, but tragically had simply forgotten about the white sail.
Sounio
Departure from your hotel, for a wonderful car ride along the scenic coastal road, which allows a breathtaking view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of the most beautiful suburbs of Athens (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza). Destination Cape Sounion where you will visit the Temple of Poseidon, from the 5th century BC and enjoy the panoramic view is breathtaking -on a day with clear horizon you can see at least seven islands!-
After we are going to visit a nice greek butchers tavern at Kalyvia village, where Christoforos is going to wait for us with his fresh chops and his retsina (local original wine)
PRICE INCLUDES:
Driver and guide (same person), lunch, pick up and return at your hotel, airport, port, bus or train station in Athens vicinity.
DON'T FORGET:
Our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to make small changes to the itinerary according to the entire group wish. Also as all our trips are totally personalized you can hire the entire 8-seat Van with our driver-guide and make your own trip-wish come true.
Pick up and return at your hotel, airport, port, bus or train station in Athens vicinity.
OUR TIPS:
All our trips are special and unique. Together we will visit places known only to locals carrying their traditions and reflecting their everyday life. We have spotted the authentic Greek inheritance and we created experiences based on true philoxenia. In our trips you will became part of continuous Greek civilization and you will
Trips on demand
90euro/pax
150euro/couple
4
hours
SCHEDULE:
Day 1: From Athens to Sounio and return