Cycling to the Temple of Poseidon
A half-day tour aiming to be the highlight of your stay in Athens.
Cycling the most picturesque part of the city to an unmissable Greek ancient temple, rich in history. Paired with a traditional Greek meal afterwards, it is the ultimate active Greek experience for any visitor who loves cycling and exploring local culture and cuisine.
€200 per person
Trips every Wednesday and Saturday. Starting at 8:00am from Glyfada.
3.5 hours of cycling.
93km distance.
300m of elevation.
experience (8am-2pm).
Groups of up to 5 people.
What's Included
- Road bike & all gear. Bike, shirt, shorts, shoes fitted to you
- Experienced, local guide throughout
- Entrance and tour at the Temple of Poseidon
- Lunch at a sea view restaurant serving traditional seafood and other local options.
You can bring anyone else traveling with you to lunch, for €40 per person
Trip Overview
Narrated by the trip guide, Alexis
8:00am
Welcome to the challenge
- We gather at a beautiful coffee shop and take a moment to meet each other: your cycling group and your guide, Alexis
- Bike and clothing fitting
- A brief overview of our trip
8:20am
Off to a spectacular journey
- We start cycling along the Athenian Riviera from Glyfada, passing by small towns and with constant views of the sea
- Cycling time is around 1.5-2 hours for a distance of 52.5km
10:15am
The Temple of Poseidon
- We arrive at the temple of Poseidon and take a tour of the site
- We take in the view and discuss a bit about the temple’s historical background
11:00am
The Return
- We hop on the bikes and start our return journey
- Cycling time is around 1.5 hours for a distance of 41km
12:45am
A tasteful, relaxing, culinary experience
- Firstly, we congratulate ourselves for the completion of our journey
- As we arrive at a traditional Greek restaurant to enjoy local seafood and reflect on our journey
Adventure FAQs
How fit do I need to be to participate?
A fair level of fitness and the ability to ride a bike are required to participate. Apart from that, we welcome people from all athletic and sports backgrounds and our pace will be reasonable and steady for a long ride. The route is mostly flat so don’t let the distance intimidate you. If you’re unsure , please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@culturaventure.com.
Can I change before sitting for lunch?
You can bring anything you want with you at the coffee shop we will meet and we will transfer it to the restaurant we’ll visit at the end of our ride.