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Explore Sounion & Lavrio: culture, walking & swimming day tour
Athens,
Greece
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
Modern Greek (1453-), English, French
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
This is a walking and sightseeing full day tour out-of-the beaten track to the southeast tip of Attica, at the area of Lavreotiki. You will discover secret places and hidden treasures only 50km far from the city of Athens.
The area had been inhabited since the Neolithic period, mainly due to its rich subsoil. It was the main silver mining center in both ancient and modern Greece and it was this silver that gave ancient Athenians the power to dominate during the Classical era.
After Classical Antiquity, the mining activity was stopped, and until the mid-19th century, there are no signs of human presence in there.
Lavreotiki is a hilly area with an extended coastline that includes the town of Lavrio and the National Park of Sounion, whilst has a wealth of important archaeological monuments and contemporary history sites.
Note: During summera, on Saturday and Sunday departure will be 1 hour earlier, that is at 08h00 am
What to remember
Important info
Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included
Private transportation. Bottled water. Air-conditioned vehicle. Tour Leader with deep knowledge of the area, history and culture (not licensed cultural guide)
What's not included
Entrance tickets to sites and museums. Poseidon's temple: 10 EUR, Thorikos: free. Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Active Holidays Greece
Meeting Point
Your tour leader will pick you up from just outside the big parking space of Dionysos Zonar's. He will be driving our 9-seats minivan; a white Nissan NV300. Your bikes will be on board. He will be holding a sign (size A4) with your your name or the name of your tour.
You will meet your tour leader in front of our offices in Koukaki, little further from the lively pedestrian street of Georgaki Olympiou, at 131 Veikou str. You will take your bikes and board our minivan which will be parked very close.