Athens Sea Kayak, Temple of Poseidon
Tour overview
Athens Sea Kayak is a life time experience along the Athenian Riviera!
All the way to Cape Sounion and the famous Temple of Poseidon.
We pic you up from your hotel in Athens and drive along the Athenian Coast, enjoying marvelous sea views. We leave the city behind us driving through the beautiful Mediterranean landscapes until we reach the beach of Cape Sounion. Here we get ready for an amazing sea kayak experience. After our equipment check and safety briefing, our tour is ready to begin. We paddle along the coast and enjoy the crystal clear waters, mighty cliffs and hidden caves.
Our first stop is in the island of Archi or on one of the beaches of Legrena for a swim and refreshing snack. Having refueled our energy we continue to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. The temple is truly breathtaking even from sea level. Our tour also includes a visit to the Temple of Poseidon. We end this great day with a delicious Greek meal at a Greek tavern.
Highlights of Athens Sea Kayak Tour:
- Kayak along the Athenian Riviera, past spectacular cliffs, beaches, and caves
- Feel like Robinson Crusoe in the island of Archi
- Admire the Temple of Poseidon, from a unique angle, few people have the chance to experience
- Enjoy Greek energizing and refreshing snacks
- Finish your adventure with a delicious meal overlooking the endless blue sea
- Choose a morning or sunset trip according to your schedule
The Athens Sea Kayak tour is also available as part of our Athens Culture & Adventure Tour, which includes accommodation and a classic Athens sightseeing tour. If you are a sea kayak enthusiast also take a look also at our Greek Islands sea kayaking adventures all over Greece.
Sunset tour is also available – please inquire
Activities
Tour Summary
Duration
Period of Operation: April to November
Price:
- 130€/pp for 4-6 participants
- 160€/pp for 2-3 participants
Participation requirements
- Age 10 and above
- Swimming knowledge
- Basic physical condition.
Tour Details
Tour inclusions
Full Package:
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
- All necessary equipment for the operation of the activity
- Entrance fees
- Greek traditional snack
- Greek Mediterranean meal
- Taxes
Activity Only Package:
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
- All necessary equipment for the operation of the activity
- Greek traditional snack
- Taxes
FAQ
April to November
Meeting Point: Your accommodation in Athens (for the full package) / Cape Sounion Beach – Click here to see meeting point on google maps (for the activity only package)
Meeting Time A: 09:00 (Morning tour)
Meeting Time B: 15:00 (Sunset tour)
- Swimming suit
- Towel
- Small backpack with bottled water
- Hat or beanie, sunglasses, sunblock
- Second pair of shoes that will get wet
- Your own personal water bottle. As part of our environmental policy and actions, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.
Itinerary
We meet you at your hotel in Athens and drive along the Athenian Coast whilst enjoying marvelous sea views.
Gradually the setting turns more rural than urban until we reach the beach of Cape Sounion where we prepare ourselves for our amazing sea kayaking experience. Once we try on our equipment and after our guides briefing on paddling and safety, our journey is ready to begin.
We paddle along the coast and enjoy the crystal clear waters, mighty cliffs, and hidden caves.
We take a stop at the island of Archi or on one of the beaches of Legrena for a swim and refreshing snack. Having refueled our energy we continue to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, which we first admire from the sea before we shore to the beach. Our tour includes an entrance fee to the Temple of Poseidon before we end our day at a Greek tavern for a delicious Greek meal.
Timetable
Morning Tour
09:00: Departure from your hotel/other accommodation in Athens and scenic drive through the Athenian Riviera
10:30: Arrival in Cape Sounion beach
10:30 – 11:00: Equipment fitting and ready to go
11:00-13.00: Sea Kayaking with a stop for a swim and a refreshing snack
13.00-14.00: Arrive in Cape Sounion Beach & visit the Temple of Poseidon
14.00-15.00: Lunch in Tavern
15.30-17.00: Return to Athens
Sunset Tour
15:00: Departure from your hotel/other accommodation in Athens and scenic drive through the Athenian Riviera
16:30: Arrival in Cape Sounion beach
16:30 – 17:00: Equipment fitting and ready to go
17:00-19.00: Sea Kayaking with a stop for a swim and a refreshing snack
19.00-20.00: Visit the Temple of Poseidon
20.00-21.00: Dinner in tavern
21.00–22.30: Return to Athens
Important Note: The timing is subject to weather conditions and the capability of participants. The guides may alter the starting point to match the above requirements.
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