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Vouliagmeni lake swim-Ancient Silver Mines-Poseidon's Temple tour

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Overview

Dear travellers welcome!
If you are in Athens, explored the city and the Acropolis and want to find out what there is to see outside of the city then consider this amazing tour that is off the usual path.
First a nice relaxing swim in the thermal water of Lake Vouliagmeni. Then a beautiful coastal drive to the ancient silver mines of Lavrion.
You will see the actual ancient industrial site where you will learn the process of extracting the silver in ancient times and a visit to the small but interesting museum of Lavrion. Also, a visit to one of the most beautiful ancient Greek temples with an amazing landscape and breathtaking views. The temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea. Time can be arranged so you get to view the sunset also, from the temple.

What's Included

  • Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
  • Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, quality commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you
  • Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water
  • Gratuities (At your discretion)
  • Lunch
  • Towels at the lake (Please bring your own as they charge them at the lake)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up and drop off included from your accomodation or cruise ship. AIrport pick up or drop off and areas outside of Athens will have an additional cost.

What To Expect

Leoforos Poseidonos

Tour starts with your driver picking you up at your doorstep and the most scenic coastal driving route in Greece begins, the famous Athenian riviera, all the way to Sounion, where the majestic temple of Poseidon's is and where the ancient silver mines where. One hour drive where you will see islands, a lake, the blue Aegean sea, beautiful landscape and hear stories of Greek history and mythology.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Vouliagmeni

A short stop to admire an amazing geological fornation, a thermal lake next to the sea, with impressive vertical limestone walls. The lake of Vouliagmeni. Swim in the therapeutic water and enjoy a nice peeling from the tiny fish in the lake.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lavrio

Now arriving to the area of sounion where the temple of Poseidon is, a bit further north you enter the beautiful National Park of Sounio, a mountain with a pine forest. There is a normal road and only a small part of well maintened dirt road to arrive to the ancient site of where they processed the minerals to extract the silver. You will see with your eyes the technology they used thousands of years ago. An amazing site and proof of the innovative minds of ancient Greece. Allong the way you will see many entrances of ancient mineshafts. 20000 thousand slaves where working here. The ''dollar'' of these times was the silver drachma, widely accepted in all of the mediteranean.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archeological Museum of Lavrion

A tiny museum although worth a visit and support to see some of the original silver drachma coins found in the area. Also some part of the decoration of the temple of Poseidon that you will see later on.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Theater of Thorikos

For some this is the oldest ever ancient Greek theater built around 600BCE. An interesting shape not the dominant amphitheatrical shape. Amazing sea view of the island of Makronisos a former excile island.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lavrio Port

Now pass by from the cute little port of Lavrion and the modern city. An old former industrial port. Stop for lunch or dinner can be arranged here if desired. Otherwhise 10 minutes away close to the temple of Poseidon. Which is the next and stop before heading back to Athens.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Poseidon

Now the highlight of the tour. The majestic temple of Poseidon overlooking the blue Aegean sea and the sun reflecting in the water like gold and one the most beautiful sunsets in a thrilling landscape. History , mythology and natural beauty.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vouliagmeni lake swim-Ancient Silver Mines-Poseidon’s Temple tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vouliagmeni lake swim-Ancient Silver Mines-Poseidon’s Temple tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
  • Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, quality commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
  • Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities (At your discretion).
  • Lunch.
  • Towels at the lake (Please bring your own as they charge them at the lake).
  • Lake entrance(17 euros weekdays - 19 euros weekend) EUR 17.00 per person Entrance fee - Poseidon's Temple entrance fee EUR 20.00 per person Entrance fee - Lavrion Archaeological Museum EUR 5.00 pp.
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on avaibility. Extra cost ~300 euros paid to the guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vouliagmeni lake swim-Ancient Silver Mines-Poseidon's Temple tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vouliagmeni lake swim-Ancient Silver Mines-Poseidon's Temple tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
  • Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, quality commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you
  • Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water
  • Gratuities (At your discretion)
  • Lunch
  • Towels at the lake (Please bring your own as they charge them at the lake)
  • Lake entrance(17 euros weekdays - 19 euros weekend) EUR 17.00 per person Entrance fee - Poseidon's Temple entrance fee EUR 20.00 per person Entrance fee - Lavrion Archaeological Museum EUR 5.00 pp
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on avaibility. Extra cost ~300 euros paid to the guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travel time is already included to the total duration.
  • Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking.

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