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Temple of Poseidon: Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Scenic Athenian Riviera Drive
4.4
578 Ratings
Athens
Experience the breathtaking sunset at Cape Sounion, discover the historic temple of the god Poseidon, and journey along the stunning Athenian Riviera in a modern, air-conditioned bus.
Experience the breathtaking sunset at Cape Sounion, discover the historic temple of the god Poseidon, and journey along the stunning Athenian Riviera in a modern, air-conditioned bus.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Glyfada - Begin the tour from the heart of Athens, driving through the sandy beaches and charming seaside villages of the picturesque Athenian Riviera.
The journey to Cape Sounion takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. - Vouliagmeni - Continue exploring the southern part of Attica, enjoying the stunning coastline. Discover the history of…
- Glyfada - Begin the tour from the heart of Athens, driving through the sandy beaches and charming seaside villages of the picturesque Athenian Riviera.
The journey to Cape Sounion takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Vouliagmeni - Continue exploring the southern part of Attica, enjoying the stunning coastline. Discover the history of each location with our informative audio commentary.
- Lake Vouliagmeni - Pause for a photo opportunity.
- Sounio - Easily access the otherwise remote Sounion. Be captivated by the renowned landscape surrounding the Sounion promontory. In ancient Greek times, this site was considered sacred, dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena.
- Temple of Poseidon - Admire the Temple of Poseidon, majestically situated on the cliff’s edge, 70 meters above the sea. Walk on the hallowed ground of Sounion, a place celebrated in Homer’s Odyssey.
Stand on the same cliff where, according to Greek mythology, King Aegeus leapt to his death. The myth recounts that Aegeus instructed his son Theseus to return to Athens with white sails if he defeated the Minotaur. Theseus forgot, and upon seeing the black sails, Aegeus, in despair, jumped from Sounion.
Witness the renowned sunset over this legendary horizon.
- Legrena - Begin the return journey to Athens. The trip back to the center takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking driver and escort in the bus
- Pick up and drop off from 3 central locations
- Multilingual commentary in the bus in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking driver and escort in the bus
- Pick up and drop off from 3 central locations
- Multilingual commentary in the bus in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Location
Omonoia, Athens
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(578 Ratings)
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Cerena438
Jan 23, 2026
. - I had a wonderful time, our guide was very helpful and kind cape sounion is magnificence ..
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L1932xqagnieszkac
Jan 21, 2026
amazing tour to the temple of poseidon - i had a great time during the tour, audio guide was very informative and the views on the way there were stunning! the temple itself is worth visiting even when the sunset isn’t that pretty because of the clouds, so i really recommend it, also stefanos, our guide, was always smiling and ready to help if anyone needed anything :)
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Kajokea
Jan 21, 2026
An amazing experience with Theo - I had such a lovely time with Theo. He has such vast knowledge, is so friendly and gives great suggestions. He is also a great photographer! He showed us so many beautiful sights, told us great stories and I also really love the fact that he took the time to learn our names and would refer to us by our names. Pick up was easy, he was on time and the ride was comfortable. He also made the group have such a good vibe. We had a nice small group so we were all able to get to know each other and interact with each other which was nice. I also found the price extremely reasonable considering we were travelling from Athens and had a few little stops along the way. The duration was also perfect in my opinion. It wasn’t too long or too short, we got there about an hour before sunset so we were able to explore a bit, go to the gift shop then head to the temple when we were ready, which was very well planned. He was also well prepared as he had umbrellas for us all in case it rained (luckily it didn’t) and he gave us all water. He also gave us all gifts that he made at the end of the day which was really really nice! Theo was just an over all amazing guide and we had such a great day with him. I would absolutely recommend this for anybody that wants to explore Athens and the temple of Poseidon with an extremely energetic guide. I’d also look out for his walking tours that he offers! I haven’t personally been on one yet but I’m sure they’re just as fun.
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Trailblazer492743
Jan 21, 2026
Enjoyable Trip to Cape Sounion - This bus trip to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Podeidon was great. The timing of the trip was excellent allowing plenty of time to walk around take photos and enjoy the surroundings without feeling rushed. Our guide Stefanos did an excellent job organizing, answering questions and making everyone feel welcome. Great quick response as soon as we booked with links of times and locations to meet.
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Giuliadz789hd
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing! - Stefanos is a really amazing tour guide! The trip to Cape Sounio was really worth it!
Highly recommended
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Q3529tkalexf
Jan 19, 2026
A good day with a good tour guide - The visit to Cape Soumi was amazing despite the freezing weather. Our tour guide Stefanos made the experience even better, he was always ready to answer our questions and made the trip fun and interesting. Big props to the driver Yorgos for the amazing paylist!
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560tlc
Jan 18, 2026
A great trip with a fantastic guide - Stefanos was an excellent tour guide - very approachable and with great knowledge of the site he delivered in an engaging way. I would be happy to see him again for a tour! The temple at Sounion is gorgeous. The January winds really added to the ambience, though I couldn't tell if it meant that Poseidon was happy or not!
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Linda
Jan 18, 2026
Nice bus ride down to Cape. Went to the ruins. it was very windy and cold but very worth the trip. most of the beaches were dese - Had a lovely visit to Cape. windy and cold in January. You see lots of beach towns along the way. Beautiful blue seas and amazing ruins
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T5534vgnatalias
Jan 15, 2026
the twilight of history on Sounion - This is the second time I've been to Athens that I chose to visit the Temple of Poseidon, and I'll always choose this destination when I return to Athens with a new friend. Being here, you can't deny yourself the view, the feeling of touching history, and watching the sun slowly sink into the sea—just as it did hundreds of years ago when the Greeks marched on Troy.
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D30omdanilov
Jan 15, 2026
Temple of Poseidon - Magnificent place with a beautiful sunset
Place full of history and fantastic scenery. I highly recommend
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