If you are visiting Athens or Attica for a few days and would like to spend some time in the wilderness with a dash of history, this discovery trip by mountain bike is a great choice for you! Not far from Athens is the scenic Sounion National Park. Between the mountains and the sea in the south of Attica, you can discover ancient silver and ore mines and enjoy some spectacular views.
There are no special technical requirements for this mountain bike tour, so anyone can take part even without advanced MTB skills. We transfer you from Athens to the starting point of the tour and from there we bike mostly downhill or over flat terrain.
Our family-friendly MTB ride ends at the famous Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, the southernmost point of mainland Greece. Built in the 5th century BC, the temple is a masterpiece of ancient architecture! Its unique location high up of the cape cliffs with its spectacular view of the glittering Aegean Sea makes it particularly enchanting. After visiting the temple, we bring you back to Athens.
This tour is available on any day throughout the year with a minimum of two participants. The start time of the tour is arranged with you after booking.
Afterwards, we start our 13 km / 8 mi. long bike tour, which leads downhill and over flat terrain. We ride along forest paths and quiet roads. Mighty Aleppo pines provide us with welcoming shade, and along the way, we pass some very impressive ancient mines.
So far, 260 different minerals have been found in the Sounion National Park, which explains the great interest that the ancient Greeks had in this area. Of course, we make several photo stops so that you can capture the beautiful landscape to treasure as a memory of your holiday in Greece.
The bike tour ends at the legendary Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, which juts out into the water 60 m / 197 ft. above the Aegean Sea. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as 100 km / 60 mi. away. A truly spectacular place to build a temple. In ancient times, this temple was dedicated to the sea god Poseidon, the patron saint of sailors. Thousands of pilgrims came to appease the fierce god of the seas and ask for a safe voyage.
Entrance to the temple is included in the tour price. We have plenty of time to explore the temple. Afterwards, we transfer you back to Athens.
MTB
On our mountain bike tours, we only use high-quality hardtail MTBs. Standard features include front shocks, disc brakes, and enough gears to master steeper climbs.
– Active wear
– Trainers / sport shoes
– Windbreaker or rain jacket depending on weather conditions
– Sunglasses
– Sun cream
120 € per person
Children up to 15 years receive a 5% discount on the basic tour price.
4 hrs
All Year Round
Moderate – Challenging
Athens
Athens
Persons: 2+
Age: 12+