Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Tour: Uncover Greece's Historical Marvel at Cape Sounion

Uncover Greece’s historical marvel at Cape Sounion on a half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon. Enjoy stunning views and explore world-famous Greek ruins.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - Take a half-day excursion from Athens to Cape Sounion to discover the Archaeological Site of Sounion and the renowned Temple of Poseidon. Relive the Golden Age of Athens as a knowledgeable archaeologist guide narrates tales of ancient history and mythology.
  • Lake Vouliagmeni - Delight in a picturesque drive along the coastal road,…
What's Included
  • Transport by luxury air conditioned bus
  • All taxes
  • Expert archaeologist escort
What's Not Included
  • Pick up service
  • Admission fees
  • Guided tour inside the archaeological site
Additional Information

This tour presents a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and expert guidance, all within a convenient half-day excursion from Athens. Journey along one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal routes, passing delightful seaside suburbs and enjoying breathtaking views of the Saronic Gulf. Discover the legendary Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon,…

Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26
Athanasiou Diakou
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer free pick up service from selected Athens centrally located hotels. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Savio_s
Nov 28, 2025
Athens day trip experience. - Wonderful experience. The staff at the tour operator were friendly and hospitable. The explained what was going to happen very clearly. The tour bus was clean and comfortable. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and spoke good English. He ensured everyone was accounted for at the different stops before departing. All in all great experience. Definitely recommend this tour operator.
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Judith_s
Nov 21, 2025
Coach travel to the site,... - Coach travel to the site, an hour there to look around and relax including the sunset and return trip. Easy travel, the guide was very knowledgeable and the site was worth the visit. I would recommend
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Brett_o
Oct 26, 2025
A great afternoon. Nice... - A great afternoon. Nice ride down to the temple in a large air-conditioned coach. Our guide (Christina) pointed out the local sights and relevant history/mythology. The weather was perfect, the timing was great- we arrived before all the other tourists so had a relaxed walk around the temple area. I felt we had ample time to enjoy the temple area and surrounding sites too. The afternoon was completed with a pleasant bus rode back to Athens, watching the sun set on the way. Very well organised tour.
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Sophia_j
Aug 31, 2025
Literally blew my mind… lol - I loved the temple grounds, it was beautiful!! Great views from the top. We thought tickets to the temple were included, however, we had to pay an additional €25 each to actually go up to the temple site. It was very windy when we went August 2025. I mean so much so that we had to hold onto each other! It was well worth the long journey to get there from Athens. The site was amazing!
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Theresa_f
Oct 14, 2025
It is a long time in the... - It is a long time in the bus to see the Temple. But if it is on your list of things to see, this is the way to do it. Very comfortable ride and the tour guide was excellent.
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Giovanna_c
Nov 24, 2025
I booked this outing... - I booked this outing at the last minute. I specified a Spanish audio guide and a French. On arrival no audio guide either in the agency or in the coach. The guide spoke only English, she was very nice but I understood that one word out of two.
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Rita_f
Sep 13, 2025
The trip was interesting... - The trip was interesting but when we arrived there we didn't have much time to visit or even to dive. I recommend that there be a guide, or so, time for a diving in the ocean of Poseidon.
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Navigator42517453400
Aug 3, 2025
Great views but not much information. - We did not have an archeologist as our guide and were given the bare minimum of information as we traveled to the Temple. Lots to see along the way but when a guest asked about circles in the water the answer was’fish’…… obviously they were fish farms but no explanation. We passed many beautiful beaches but no information about them was given. An hour to look at the Temple is too long without a guide. No idea where Lord Byron’s graffiti was. A beautiful place but a bit disappointing.
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Esther_s
Apr 15, 2025
Somewhat disappointing - Expected more stops. Entrance ticket to Temple too high. View of coast very beautiful. Guide was knowledgeable.
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Samrat_b
May 12, 2025
Wrong information given - The Temple of Poseidon was truly a breathtaking site with its stunning views over the Aegean Sea and magnificent ancient ruins. However, our experience was somewhat disappointing as the tour company did not provide an expert archaeological guide as advertised. While the location itself is rich in history and beauty, we missed out on deeper insights and historical context that a professional guide could have offered. The tour felt rushed and lacked detailed explanations, leaving many questions unanswered. This incredible site deserves a knowledgeable guide to bring its stories to life. Overall, a beautiful place but poorly organized tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).