Private Lavrion Silver Mines and Cape Sounion Walks

📍 Athens, Greece

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Private Lavrion Silver Mines and Cape Sounion Walks

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Duration8 hours

FitnessModerate

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

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Overview

Step into history with a Cape Sounion tour that blends ancient wonders and scenic walks. Explore the ancient silver mines of Lavrion, uncover Thoriko's mining past, and marvel at the Site of the Temple of Poseidon. Perfect for private group tours, this journey is a must for history buffs and adventurers alike. Travel in comfort by minivan as you uncover the secrets of Lavrion’s ancient silver mines, once the backbone of Athens’ wealth. Walk through the remnants of Thoriko, a fascinating mining settlement, and learn about the lives of those who worked here centuries ago. This tour is a journey through time, revealing the industrial heritage of ancient Greece.

What you will be doing

Pickup

We will meet you at your accommodation.

Agios Konstantinos, miners village

We will visit the tranquil village to view the remains of the mining settlements.

Chaos, the entrance to the underworld

We will stop to admire the legendary natural wonder before we start the soft hike.

Ancient Mines

We travel in time to the area of ancient Lavrion silver mines.

Thoriko ancient port

We will visit the remains of the first industrial settlement in Europe and admire the oldest theatre in Greece.

Lavrion

Time for a leisurely stroll at the Lavrion Port. Free time for lunch at the Fish Market eateries hosted in an elegant 19th-century construction.

Temple of Poseidon at Sounion

We will arrive at the Poseidon Temple site. You can enjoy the archaeological monuments with the assistance of the Audio Guide we provide (included in the price).

Coffee break at the Riviera

On our way back we will make a stop to enjoy a coffee at a seafront cafe with a great view of the Saronic Gulf. Afterwards, we will drive back to your accommodation.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren must be over 14 years old

Fitness levelModerate

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

Maximum 6 people in a minivan for comfort. Included both the pick-up in the morning and the drop-off in the afternoon. The time of pickup will be provided the day before.
All our Road Trip Adventures include soft hiking portions. Therefore, an adequate physical condition is expected. Road trips are for children older than 14.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Pick up and drop off transport
Tour guide
Water
Refreshments
Snack

❌ Not included

Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Your accommodation

Instruction: We will pick you up from your accommodation.

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.