Cape Sounio Sunset Tour: Visiting the Temple of Poseidon and Thorikos Theater in Athens
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265 Ratings
Chalandri
Explore the ancient theater at Thorikos, the oldest in the world.
Take a tour of the Temple of Poseidon, a major landmark in Greece.
Enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from the peak of Sounion’s southeastern point.
Witness a captivating sunset over the waters of the Aegean Sea.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ancient Theater of Thorikos - Experience a journey back in time with our guided tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Depart from Halandri Metro station and relax in a comfortable bus while learning about the mythology and history of the area. Discover the ancient theater of Thorikos, the oldest preserved theater in the world, and admire the historic ancient silver mines of the region.
- Temple of Poseidon - Depart Athens with a friendly escort (archaeologist) by bus from the Halandri Metro station and reach Cape Sounio when the sun is about to set. The best moment to enjoy the picturesque area of Sounio is during sunset.
Walk around the magnificent Temple of Poseidon, one of the most important temples in central Greece and second most important after the Temple of Acropolis.
Discover the signature on the marbles of various famous authors who passed by the Cape of Sounio as the romance author Lord Byron (1810A.C) who couldn’t resist and left his marking on it. Let the romance aspect of Sounio travel you while you watch the idyllic sunset fading into the clear blue Aegean Sea.
Immerse yourself in this de-light-ful evening experience watching some of the richest and most beautiful districts such as Varkiza, Glyfada and Palaio Faliro.
What's Included
- Complimentary bus Wi-Fi
- Expert archaeologist guide
- Luxury air-conditioned bus transfer
- Included basic travel insurance
- Round-trip from Athens
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Guided tour inside the sites
- Entrance fee to the archaeological site of Sounio (10€ during summer season-5€ during winter season)
Additional Information
- Free of charge entrance to the archaeological site is valid for youths of up to 18 years old and students inside the European Union
- Reduced entrance (-50%) is valid for European Union citizens aged over 65 and students of Higher Education Institutes outside the European Union
- In winter season (01/11-31/03) the general entrance fee to the archaeological site is 5€ in Sounio.
- You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule
- Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall have a sign of Ammon Express so that he/she will be recognisable easily once you validate your ticket before the exit of the metro station
Location
Doukissis Plakentias 76
Doukissis Plakentias
Once you are at HALANDRI METRO Station, follow the exit “To Vrilissia” and meet our trip attendant outside the station.
*Please bear in mind that you should be at the departure point 10 minutes before the time indicated in the schedule.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(265 Ratings)
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Krystyna_s
Mar 22, 2024
Beautiful views and great guide - I really enjoyed the trip guided by Vula. She told us a lot about the places we visited and about the history of Greece in general. She was very nice and knowledgeable, and she was happy to answer any of my questions.
The sights were amazing, but one thing to keep in mind is that the first stop (the ancient theater) was not accessible for people with mobility issues. On the positive side, we didn't stay in that place for too long. The main sight (the temple of Poseidon) was accessible and incredibly beautiful.
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Robbie_r
Mar 12, 2024
Great tour - Very easy going tour with an excellent tour guide. I would recommend this experience to anyone. Definitely check the weather before deciding.
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Cassondra_c
Mar 11, 2024
We had a wonderful time.... - We had a wonderful time. We only wished we had realized the pick up spot and drop off spot were 20 minutes apart. I wish the description was a bit clearer.
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Ruth_b
Mar 8, 2024
Our guide Angelina eas... - Our guide Angelina eas very witty, funny and entertaining, very knowledgeable and with passion in her work. We loved the trip snd we would love to thank her with all out heart for such a wonderful experience!
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Kristy_c
Mar 1, 2024
Check the weather and leave early to get to the meeting point - Check the weather before you book a date, and leave early because the meeting point is quite far & Athens city traffic is quite bDad.
We went on a rainy day and couldn't see any of the sights along the way, but were blessed to have it stop by the time we got there. The sea, cliffs, and surrounding area was beautiful and worth the trip. The ruins themselves aren't particularly interesting to me. The tour guide on the bus told us stories of Greek mythology and gave us tips on places to eat/see. Overall it was an enjoyable trip.
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Philip_h
Feb 16, 2024
Beautiful inspiring experience - Amazing trip to cape sounio and temple with extra bonus stop to see ancient theatre. Tour guide Vivienne was very interesting and informative with great passion and knowledge of archaeology. She made it a very enjoyable experience. The sunset across the cape was beautiful and something that will always to be remembered.
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Rob_b
Feb 16, 2024
Fantastic and well-organised tour - Brilliant and friendly guide who knew her stuff on the sites we visited, and Greece as a whole. Very well-timed and comfortable journeys, felt like we had ample time at the sites, and loved seeing the sunset - highly recommended!
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Jungheun_y
Feb 15, 2024
The tour took about 4.5... - The tour took about 4.5 hours in total. The weather was perfect. Out tour guide Vivian was so nice. Her story telling of the history of Greece and the sites was really helpful.
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Jthalifax
Jan 24, 2024
Great trip with bonus stop - Fantastic afternoon with a stop at an ancient theatre en route.Vivienne was an excellent guide with vast knowledge of all things, with a degree in archeology her stories made for an interesting drive. The Temple of Poseidon was incredible and the sunset photography made for a truly unique experience. Great value, my son (22) absolutely loved it
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Deepa_s
Jan 27, 2024
Definitely a summer activity - This is definitely a tour you want to do in good weather! the temple of Poseidon had towering columns and great views from the temple itself. However we went on a day where it seemed like Poseidon himself was creating a huge storm the wind and the rain just ruined our trip, there where people in our group that were physically being knocked around by the wind and we ended up sitting in a little café to avoid the wind and rain for almost an hour.
We did not appreciate the tour guide not giving us an option to go back early or sit on the bus because even with all our layers we were freezing. But if you plan correctly and go in summer/spring months the tour is a must do.
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