Cape Sounio Tour: Exploring Attica's Southernmost Tip and Temple of Poseidon
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Sounio
Embark on a captivating Cape Sounio tour and discover Attica's southernmost tip. Explore the Temple of Poseidon, enjoy stunning views of the Aegean Sea, and witness a breathtaking sunset.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sounio - Cape Sounion, a getaway close to Athens and famous for its beaches, fish restaurants and the striking ruins of the Temple of Poseidon.
  • Lake Vouliagmeni - We will also visit Lake Vouliagmeni.
What's Included
  • Transportation to and from Piraeus port and Athens International Airport
  • Pick-up and drop-off at central hotels in Athens or Piraeus
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Exclusive information and tips
  • Private tour for your group only
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in vehicle
  • All fuel surcharges and tolls included
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Professional guide in the site (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site)
Additional Information

Journeying along the shoreline, we make our way to the very southernmost point of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion. This retreat near Athens is renowned for its sandy beaches, seafood eateries, and the arresting wreckage of the Temple of Poseidon. Located on the edge of a cliff that towers over the Aegean Sea, this temple is part of a revered triad of ancient monuments, along with the Acropolis, and the Temple of Aphaea on the island of Aegina in Greece. When viewed on a clear day, these landmarks are perceptible from each other, keeping the same distance as the flight path of a crow. Sounion is also the site where the tragic story unfolds of Aegeus’ fall from the cliffs upon mistakenly believing his son to be dead, based on the sight of unaltered black sails. Consequently, the ‘Aegean Sea’ derived its name from him. Plus, it’s an exquisite spot to take in the sunset, with neatly-outline marble columns encapsulated by the celestial dome and the enchanting blue sea!

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain; otherwise the driver will do their best for you to see most of the sites
  • Departure time is between 7:00am-18:30pm, based on your preference!
  • Duration: 4 to 6 hours
  • Our drivers are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Their priority is your satisfaction and safety. All our drivers speak English and are ready to help and to provide tips!
  • Our cars are well-maintained, clean, and have free Wi-Fi. Baby chairs, wheelchairs and most phone chargers are available on request, at no additional charge
  • Professional guide at the site (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site)
  • All prices are for 1 tour, for 1 to 4 passengers, with a taxi or sedan, and up to 7 (on request 8 passengers) passengers with a minivan
  • We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in the case of bad weather, health issues or site closures
Location
Sounio
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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M7033dcalexiss
Mar 1, 2024
CatTaxi - Terry at CatTaxi was OUTSTANDING. We found him on the Greece Travel Planning website. I communicated with CatTaxi via phone, text, and email, six months before our trip to Greece. The drivers, the van, the guide, etc., were perfect. There were 7 people in our party and we were very impressed by the professionalism and kindness of CatTaxi. HIGHLY recommend this company. We loved Cape Sounio, the Athens City Tour, and the tour of the Acropolis.
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John
Feb 26, 2022
Don’t book anyone else - If you are in Athens and looking for an amazingly articulate, informed and entertaining tour please do not look any further. Terry was a fabulous raconteur, entertaining both myself and my 15yo daughter throughout our 5 hour tour around Athens and onto The Cape. He was thoughtful, engaged and willing to go the extra mile. I cannot recommend CAT highly enough.
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Krysclee
Jul 7, 2018
Perfect end to our Athens trip - During our airport pickup, Terry suggested that we have this tour because this was the best spot in Athens to see the sunset. It was a bit far from the city center so it was super convenient to have our own taxi to travel there. It was such an unforgettable experience seeing how beautiful the sunset was while overlooking the beautiful scenery. It made me appreciate the beauty of Athens more and how rich their culture is. Really recommend this company for their airport transfer and tours! Their drivers are very knowledgeable and give you so many insights into the history and culture of Athens. They are very helpful and provide excellent customer service as well.
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Alexsander77
Jun 15, 2018
Awesome experience - I had the great pleasure of meeting Dimitri who was my driver to Sounio Cape for the Sunset tour, He made the experience very memorable, a kind and smart and knowledgeable about Greece history and mythology. The drive was very nice overlooking the coast, and stopping whichever place I like for photos. I highly recommend a private tour with Cattaxi and if you are lucky you will get the awesome rider partner named Dimitri.
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Cmehaffey
Feb 23, 2018
Outstanding trip to Temple of Poseidon and more!!! - Thank you Terry for the excellent trip. We couldn’t have asked for more. His knowledge of Greece, its monuments, and its complicated politics was extremely impressive and helpful. This is a must do trip while in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon was likely the most beautiful of all of the temples.
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Andrew
Oct 22, 2018
Amazing Experience - This was a great experience from end to end. We were picked up on time, in a very comfortable sedan. Our driver, Aristotle, was clearly very experienced. Our journey to and from the Cape was very enjoyable. Ari was knowledgeable, but did not dominate he conversation. The Cape and Temple area are simply stunning and to be there at sunset was a truly memorable experience. As the sun set it provided a very surreal experience, made even better by the contrast of the sun setting behind one of the Islands and the golden rays kissing the columns of Poseidon. After sunset Ari allowed us time to enjoy a leisurely drink, thereby avoiding the traffic headed back to Athens. Not to be missed.
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