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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
(430 Ratings)
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Anjw7
Aug 5, 2026
So interesting! - We didn’t realize how popular the sunset at Poseidon was, but it was still a memorable experience. Our tour guide, Vicki, was amazing and so knowledgeable; she was a delight. We were happy that there was a place to eat before experiencing the sunset. We think the entrance to the actual archeological site was a little high, but that is not the fault of the tour company.
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Dominika_s
Jul 24, 2026
Beauty to remember - The ride was pleasant and scenic rout. Get ready for 1.5h. The bus tour guide was pleasant with interesting stories and engaging. On sight there is a cafe so I would start with that. You really only need to come up to the temple about 20-30 min before the sunset, depending on how many people are getting in. The while thing is just a walk up the ruins and around while you watch the sunset. However, there is something mystical in that experience, DESPITE crowds, photos, instagram thingies and such. I highly recommend this trip. Kids loved it too.
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Yvonne_s
Jul 3, 2026
Great transport to Poseidon - Great transport to Poseidon! Well worth the trip at sunset. It was truly spectacular and very reasonable.
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Naomi_a
Jun 15, 2026
Great tour guide Viki who... - Great tour guide Viki who had wonderful stories about the history and myths of the area. We had a beautiful sunset and more than enough time to grab some food at the little cafe.
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Randip_s
Jun 8, 2026
Must do tour - This is a good experience. Sunset here is a beautiful experience and a must do. Tour guide Angelina is great and an excellent conversationalist. Keep in mind that you return late around 10:30pm and make sure all your connecting train/bus services are open so you can return to your place of stay in time.
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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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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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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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