Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

4 h

Small Group

Half Day

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Athinais, 34-36 Kastorias Votanikos, Athens 104 47 Greece

This half day small-group tour begins by picking you up from your hotel or apartment. If your hotel/apartment is not accessable ( e.g pedestrian area), we will apoint a nearby location for picking you up.

Pass By: Glyfada Beach, 18 Diadochou Pavlou Paralia Glyfadas tram station, Glyfada 166 75 Greece

You will drive along coastal roads passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) and watching some amazing views of the Saronic Gulf as well as modern south suburbs of Athens .

Stop At: Sounio Beach, 68 Klm Athens-Sounio Ave. under the ancient Temple of Poseidon, Sounio 19500 Greece

After a 50 minute drive along the coastal road and driving through idyllic beaches and small villages, you will have your first stop at a nearby beach. Relax by the deep blue waters of the Aegean sea and enjoy refreshments, a beer or a light meal. Swimming is available at the beach as well ( Available June -September), just remember to bring your swimsuits.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Leoforos Athinon - Souniou Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece

Last stop will be at the location of a temple dedicated to the god of the sea, Poseidon. The host driver guide will provide you background information about the 5th century B.C. temple.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Athinais, 34-36 Kastorias Votanikos, Athens 104 47 Greece

Just after sunset we will drive back to Athens. The tour finishes by dropping you off at your hotel or apartment.

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Included

Local taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour escort/host
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees to the Temple of Poseidon (8 euros per person)
Entry/Admission - Temple of Poseidon

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Don't forget to bring your swimsuit and towel if you like to swim
Starting time may vary based on the sunset time of each month
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

85%

Reviews

4.6

131

Yasmin P

5 | 2019-09-23

Not sure why the tour started at 4:30 when sunset was not till 7:30. We were in a fifteen person van but couldn't hear anything that the guide was saying along the way. He had a mike but it was difficult for him to use while he was driving a stick shift! Once we got to Sounion, he was helpful getting us in line to go to the top where the sunset was brilliant. On the way back he stopped at a point where we could take great picture of the Poseidon Temple all lit up. Highly recommend this trip.

jerrold p

5 | 2019-07-30

The guide spoke excellent English and was very informative about Greek culture. He was careful and experienced in navigating the journey to Cape Sounion and the evening tour of the Poseidon Temple. He allowed plenty of time for questions and took us to several other spots which were not listed, including a brackish lake on the way South (where a wedding party was being prepared) and an excellent restaurant on the beach. The sunset tour of the Poseidon Temple is well worth it, even after a very long day of touring the Acropolis and its museum in 95 degree weather. Strongly recommended.

Robin W

2 | 2019-07-03

The driver did not know details about one of the places we stopped, such that I had to research it while on the van. I felt him to be less informed than the other tours. The temple was terrific in every way, but that had nothing to do with the driver. The worst part was, it was dark and he dropped my daughter and I off on an unfamiliar street. We had to find our way back, which was several blocks from our hotel. We also had to walk to another hotel to get picked up, but as it was light, it didn't matter as much. This is meant to be a warning to anyone who books this tour to be mindful that you might not end up where you want!

LyinBrian1

5 | 2019-07-03

What a magnificent ending to our dream vacation to Greece. The drive along the Greek Riviera is wonderful and the view and sunset at the temple are amazing. The tour guide was awesome. Funny, friendly and well versed and had only been with the company for a short time. The van was well maintained, comfortable and safe.

Jennifer S

5 | 2019-03-28

Perfect place to experience sunset in Greece. Our tour guide/driver Theodore knows very well of the history and provide all the information. This tour is highly recommended.

Brooke H

5 | 2019-03-18

This was one of our favorite things we did on our trip! Cape Sonunion and Temple of Poseidon were picturesque, and so much history! Our driver was funny and nice as well as informative. He even took us to one of his favorite local restaurants in a little town outside of Athens after the sunset which was great to eat in a locals kind of restaurant. Would highly recommend.

Perry F

4 | 2018-10-07

The countryside is beautiful and when you have a good group on the bus, it can be real fun. Poseidon's Temple needed a guide to help really tell its story. Our tour guide was adequate but could have offered more by way of history and interpretation.

auntee91

4 | 2018-09-26

Tour handled very nicely! Driver was pleasant and informative. Tour description was just as described in the description.

Heidy S

4 | 2018-09-25

Great experience! The beach is lovely and the site is amazing. I knew the guide would t go in with us but thats the only way to improve the trip

dianes15

5 | 2018-09-24

Had a great day. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us so many things we would not have seen or done otherwise. Highly recommend.

sheila L

5 | 2018-09-24

Nicholas our guide was awesome and knowledge. Definitely a tour doing. Note the cost to enter the 4 sites we saw was extra

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