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Explore the Temple of Poseidon, a significant historical site in Greece.
Enjoy the stunning panoramic view from the southeastern summit of Sounion.
Witness the awe-inspiring sunset over the Aegean Sea.
Explore the Temple of Poseidon, a significant historical site in Greece.
Enjoy the stunning panoramic view from the southeastern summit of Sounion.
Witness the awe-inspiring sunset over the Aegean Sea.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Temple of Poseidon, Sounion - Embark on a journey from Athens with a knowledgeable archaeologist guide by bus, arriving at Cape Sounio just as the sun begins to set. The most enchanting time to appreciate the scenic beauty of Sounio is during sunset.
Explore the stunning Temple of Poseidon, a significant historical site in central Greece, second…
- Temple of Poseidon, Sounion - Embark on a journey from Athens with a knowledgeable archaeologist guide by bus, arriving at Cape Sounio just as the sun begins to set. The most enchanting time to appreciate the scenic beauty of Sounio is during sunset.
Explore the stunning Temple of Poseidon, a significant historical site in central Greece, second only to the Temple of the Acropolis.
Uncover the signatures etched into the marble by various renowned authors who visited Cape Sounio, including the romantic writer Lord Byron (1810 A.C.), who left his mark. Allow the romantic allure of Sounio to captivate you as you witness the breathtaking sunset over the clear blue Aegean Sea.
Enjoy this delightful evening experience while viewing some of the most affluent and picturesque areas such as Varkiza, Glyfada, and Palaio Faliro.
What's Included
- Basic travel insurance for a stress-free trip
- Exclusive audio guide app for an enriched experience
- Free WiFi on board to stay connected and share your journey
- Expert archaeologist guide sharing captivating insights
- Comfortable transportation in a modern, air-conditioned bus
- Basic travel insurance for a stress-free trip
- Exclusive audio guide app for an enriched experience
- Free WiFi on board to stay connected and share your journey
- Expert archaeologist guide sharing captivating insights
- Comfortable transportation in a modern, air-conditioned bus
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour inside the archaeological site
- Food and drinks – enjoy the freedom to choose!
- Tips – at your discretion, always appreciated!
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour inside the archaeological site
- Food and drinks – enjoy the freedom to choose!
- Tips – at your discretion, always appreciated!
Additional Information
- 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
- Take a jacket during spring and autumn season
- The audio guide app will be activated on…
- 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
- Take a jacket during spring and autumn season
- The audio guide app will be activated on the day of the tour with the help of our trip attendant.
- To listen to the audio guide app please bring your headphones with you.
- Free admission is granted to: Citizens of the European Union up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) Non-EU citizens up to 18 years old
- Reduced admission is granted to: EU citizens aged 65 and over, only for visits between October 1st and May 31st
- Important Note: During the months of June, July, August, September, and October, only the full ticket price applies – no reduced tickets are available for seniors 65+.
Location
Pl. Karaiskaki 1
Platia Karaiskaki
Meet outside Metaxourghio metro station (red line), which is 8 minutes from Syntagma Square by metro. Once you arrive at Metaxourghio metro station, follow the exit to Karaiskaki Square and go up the stairs. Turn right and walk toward the metro station sign.
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
4.6
(425 Ratings)
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Zoeygirl68
May 17, 2026
Temple and sunset worth the trip - In early May, 2026, my husband and I booked a private driver tour to Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon. About 85 minute drive from Athens. It was great to see the Temple but it was so very crowded we did not stay for sunset and stopped at a seaside restaurant for a cocktail to watch sunset instead. It was cold and windy with very uneven grounds for walking so dress accordingly. Be sure to check time of sunset and try to be there 30 minutes ahead because you need to buy tickets there at $20 euro pp.
There are lots of group bus tours for this experience ranging from $18 - $44 euro pp - much better value than our private tour but the bus tours use up more of the day. We loved our experience with Athens Tours Greece (ATG). $200 euro for entire trip but we had guided tour driver and made several photo stops with hotel pick up and drop off and awesome comfortable ride. This was the least expensive private tour I found after extensive research. Whole trip took about 4 hours. Trip highlight.
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Glenn_m
May 12, 2026
Great tour - Great tour, lots of time at the temple. Tour doesn't leave from Halandra. The posting under itenerary is incorrect.
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Alexa_p
Apr 7, 2026
Super trip - Great trip in the best weather- great tour guide, comfortable bus.
It was worth it.
Only the tourist crowds have disturbed something - but you have to accept that.
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Kinsman_clan
May 27, 2026
Stunning views at sunset - The location at sunset was absolutely stunning. This is where postcards get the photos. Getting safely to the location for the per person price is absolutely worth it and I do recommend it.
I do not love a bus tour but the bus was clean and comfortable.
The tour guide was ok. She provided a good amount of information.
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Michael_r
Apr 26, 2026
Temple of Poseidon tour. - Great to visit Temple of Poseidon and enjoy the amazing sunset on Cape Suonion! The bus ride was comfortable unfortunately the wifi was down which made the 3hrs spent on the bus rather boring. Lydia did her best to entertain with great stories and a sharp wit, which was helpful. The unexpected change of our return drop point was a bit of a challenge to negotiate last minute travel arrangements particularly without the help of internet wifi. We were able to get back to our room with a 10-12 minute walk albeit a bit late at night to negotiate pathways. All in all it was a good trip and worth the price.
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Marin_g
Apr 5, 2026
Great views and overall a... - Great views and overall a really good experience, but unfortunately the weather was very windy which took away from it a bit. Still worth it, just a shame about the conditions.
One thing to improve: the tour should be much clearer about the exact pickup point. We were at the stated location, but the bus picked up on the other side of the café and we missed it the first time because of that confusion.
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Janine_h
Mar 14, 2026
Only go in smmer - The itinerary was changed. I don’t know what from or to but we stopped by a beach with nothing but restaurants, for an hour. On arriving at the destination, it was freezing and it was impossible to take pictures as advertise due to restrictions. It was very busy and the queue was extreme due to only 1 person taking payment.
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V4234mgdanielem
May 17, 2026
Provider lures with a misleading description. - Unfortunately, I booked this tour because the description stated that an ancient theater, the historical silver mines, and afterwards the Temple of Poseidon would be visited. During the ride on May 16, 2026, we were then told on the bus that we would only visit the temple. When I inquired with our tour guide, I was told, "I’m sorry, that can happen." Afterwards, the guide took a photo of my phone screen, which showed the incorrect description and our ticket. She said she would send that to the event company to clarify, but after that, I heard nothing back. The following day, I then requested a refund, stating that we booked a different tour according to the description. I only requested a 50% refund since we did make one of the three stops. This was then rejected within a few hours on the grounds that they do not issue refunds.
Had we been aware that the tour only included the temple, we would have booked a different tour that makes a stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, so that one can briefly dip their feet in the water.
The temple and the sunset were beautiful, but unfortunately, the provider is not trustworthy.
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Margaret_s
Mar 30, 2026
Awful tour - DO NOT TAKE THIS TOUR!
Directions sent you to wrong place! Two other groups also were at the wrong pick up point with us. I texted them several times before they finally answered with a new link to pick up point. We PAID for a taxi. Once at pick up point they said the tour was at 1430 and they had LEFT!
THE TOUR CLEARLY STATES IT WAS SUPPOSED TO START AT 3:30!
This is a scam!
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Sophie_z
Mar 23, 2026
Horrible customer service - We followed the ‘get directions’ link to the meeting place provided in the Viator app. We showed up to the location, along with other people, and at the set time there was no bus. I called the tour operator and they confirmed we went to a wrong place. The operator offered to reschedule, or suggested we apply for a refund. Since we were supposed to leave the next day, we applied for a refund later that day. The representative then told us that the link was working properly and refused to issue a refund; even after we sent them a video screenshot showing how the app link took us to a wrong place. HORRIBLE customer service.
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