Daily Tours - GRT 02 - Poseidon Tour Code | Route Name
GRT02 | Poseidon Scooter/ Moto Tour
Location
Athens Riviera – Attica coastlines, Greece
Type of route | Route grading level
Paved roads | Intermediate level 2
Number of participants
2 - 6 riders
Duration
Half or full day
Dates
All year organized upon request
Route distance
130 - 150 km
Riding time
5-7
Recommended for‌ This tour is recommended for all those who love seaside routes and wish to combine their exploration with a dip in the sea of the beautiful beaches of Attica.
Tour description This tour takes you on a journey along the seaside route of Attica, reaching its southernmost point at Cape Sounion. We can visit the famous lake Vouliageni or opt to make a stop at one of the many wonderful beaches along the Attica coastline for a spot of swimming, ending your day with a visit at the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion: you will be amazed by its world renowned sunset! We will drive along the Attika sea coast towards Cape Sounio. The visit to the unique scenery formed by the Temple of Poseidon surrounded by the open sea will grant you unforgettable pictures to take with you forever. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, located on the edge of the peninsula, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion,also in the cafe-restaurant you can have your drink and enjoy the view.
Notable Sights of the Tour Driving along the coastal road we will pass some of the most beautiful suburbs of Attica such as Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza.Short stop to see the Vouliagmeni Lake and after we arrive to Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea, with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Greece. Having our offices as our departure point, we will visit the city center and pass through a number of tourist landmarks, such as the Panathenaic stadium (the “Kallimarmaron”), the House of Parliament, the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis, and many others. We will then head towards the coastal highway, passing by the beautiful beaches of the “Athens Riviera”, reaching Kavouri, and moving on to visit the unique site that is lake Vouliagmeni. Just a short distance away from the center of Athens, lake Vouliagmeni is a natural monument with thermal springs coming from a depth of 100 meters, surrounded by amazing rock formations and pine trees. It is a natural, oval-shaped swimming pool, whose bottom hides the entrance of an underwater cave that is 3.125 meters long. The lake offers a uniquely relaxing experience to visitors, as its waters have healing properties and a constant temperature ranging from 22 to 29 °C all year round.
INFO: Afterwards, and riding along the coastal road, we will pass through Varkiza, Saronida and Anavissos, making our way to Cape Sounion, which is where the breathtaking Temple of Poseidon, built in honor of the god of the Sea, is situated. This is the perfect spot from which we can enjoy the world famous Sounion sunset. On our journey back to the city, and if we so wish, we can make a stop at the mesmerising gulf of Pasaggias, where we can go for a swim in its deep-blue waters; alternatively, we can explore the seaside town of Lavrion, its cultural and technological park that stands as a tribute to the area’s famous mining and metallurgic activities, and make our way back to Athens through Mesogaia Gi and the Attica Tollway (“Attiki Odos”).
HISTORY:The
remnants of a 5th century BCE temple rise at the southernmost tip of the Atticapeninsula south of Athens. This temple was dedicated to the god Poseidon, and it’s located on a cape called Sounion. Our excellent tour planner arranged a late afternoon ride there for us. Our ride of about an hour in each direction featured a terrific lunch in a seaside café on the ride south and beautiful sunset views on the return trip. Homer made the earliest reference to Sounion in his account of the struggle between Odysseus and the Cyclops (who was a son of Poseidon). Odysseus made the mistake of boasting to the Cyclops that it was he who had blinded the one-eyed giant, leading to Poseidon’s punishment, the ten-year ordeal of Odysseus’ journey home. The temple at Sounion was probably built in ca. 440 BC and originally included 34 columns. Today 15 columns remain, making an impressive appearance on a promontory 200 feet above the sea. For 25 centuries people have traveled to this temple and to Sounion. In the days of ancient Greece they came to pray to Poseidon and to defend the sea entrance to Athens. Fortresses were built here and battles were waged. More recent visitors come to admire the view and the remains of the temple. Lord Byron boldly carved his name in the stone of the façade. Sounion is about 40 miles south of Athens. It would be a terrific ending to a day spent on the beaches found along the route south. If you come, plan to be here at sunset for the very best views. On the first day of summer, the sun sets exactly in the middle of the caldera of the island of Patroklou, the extinct volcano that lies offshore.
All tours can be adjusted according to your own requirements and wishes. All tours and journeys depart and end at our company premises.
Included in the tour price:
Motorcycle rental | Basic third party insurance. | Safety lock for the motorcycle. A safety technician with his own motorcycle. Photographs or videos from the tour. Planning and organisation of the tour and providing participants with information prior to departure regarding the day’s schedule. Free luggage storage in Athens. Half or one day’s riding on predetermined routes. Road navigation map of the tour (depending on availability). Not included in the tour price:
Comprehensive motorcycle insurance or coinsurance. Fuel, toll fees, boat tickets. Entrance tickets for scheduled visits to sights, entrance and guide fees within archaeological sites. Everything marked in the itinerary as ‘optional’. Additional provisions (extra charges apply):
Travel insurance. Driver’s helmet and/or passenger’s helmet upon agreement regarding sizing. Meeting and transport from Athens International Airport (or from another pick-up location of your choice). | Luggage cases, GPS, action cameras (GoPro, Sony or similar). Recommended fleet for the tour: HONDA SH 150i ABS T or similar.
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