Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens
Description
Experience the beauty of Greece with our Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour, available in both morning and sunset options. Each tour offers a unique way to see this stunning area, complete with picturesque photo stops like the picturesque Vouliagmeni Lake. The drive itself is a treat, showcasing the sparkling Saronic Gulf and charming suburbs of Athens. The main attraction, the Temple of Poseidon, sits majestically on the cliffs of Cape Sounion, where history and myth come alive. As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky and sea are painted with vibrant colors, creating a magical backdrop for the ancient temple. It's a breathtaking sight and perfect for memorable photos. From early May to late October, both tours include a beach stop for a refreshing swim and a leisurely seaside lunch. Ideal for history buffs, nature lovers, or anyone looking for a unique day out, this tour is a wonderful way to explore the Greek coastline and its ancient wonders.
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Itinerary
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.
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 .
A short stop for amazing photos at one of Athens most photographed location. Vouliagmeni lake is the result of a volcanic eraption which lies bellow sea level. A lake by the sea , certainly one of a kind!
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, just remember to bring your swimsuits and beach towels Please note that the beach stop operates from early May to late October, depending on the weather and the specific date when the time changes between summer and winter time, and vice versa. You are welcome to use the public beach area and the public changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers at no cost. However, if you wish to use organized facilities such as sunbeds, umbrellas, etc., additional fees will apply, payable directly to the beach businesses that provide these services. Our agency is not affiliated with these businesses, and these costs are not included in the price of our activity
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. Free time to watch the famous sunset if you choose to go for the sunset tour.
Just after sunset we will drive back to Athens. The tour finishes by dropping you off at your hotel or apartment.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off is included from hotels and apartments within the range of central Athens area. Central Athens includes areas within the boundaries of Syntagma, Plaka, Monastiraki, Omonoia and Acropolis. If you're staying outside these areas, we will assign a convenient centrally located meeting point near a Metro station Your location details are required during the booking process (hotel name or apartment full address) If your hotel/apartment is not accessible by the type of vehicles we use (e.g street narrowness, pedestrian area) we will appoint the closest available meeting point for picking you up. In case that your location details has not been provided 48 hours prior to departure we will assign a centrally located meeting point of our choice for picking you up. You will receive an email from us with the exact pick up location and time 24 hours prior departure. No changes can be made to the pickup plan once it has been allocated and finalized. Please notice that pick up commerce starts 40-50 minutes prior departure. Departure time is adjusted to the Sunset time of each period (Sunset tour option) We dont provide pickups from ports/airports besides the Private tour option We dont provide pickups from Piraeus area, besides the Private tour option
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Bring your swimwear and beach towels in case you wish to swim during our beach stop (May to October)
- Departure time is adjusted to the sunset time of each period (Sunset tour option)
- We allow 19 travelers per Product. Since Viator allows only 15 persons per booking, If you are a group of more than 15 persons , you can book seperately but still be in one group on the same minibus. Just put this as a remark in your booking.
- Please note that the beach stop operates from early May to late October, depending on the weather and the specific date when the time changes between summer and winter time, and vice versa. You are welcome to use the public beach area and the public changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers at no cost. However, if you wish to use organized facilities such as sunbeds, umbrellas, etc., additional fees will apply, payable directly to the beach businesses that provide these services. Our agency is not affiliated with these businesses, and these costs are not included in our activity.
- The exact opening and closing dates of our beach stop vary each year, depending on several factors. If you're planning to visit in early May or late October and want to confirm if we're operating the beach stop, feel free to send us a message through the Viator messaging section.
- Consumption of food and beverages is prohibited inside the vehicles besides water. Designated stops during the tour will provide opportunities to eat and drink
- Participants are expected to carry no more than a backpack. If you have luggage that requires trunk space, please inform us in advance of the activity date so we can arrange the appropriate vehicle and pickup location
Reviews(3,545)
The driver and guide were both good, keeping us on the right timetable to make sure we were at the temple in time for the sunset. The tour guide Myrta (not sure of the spelling) was extremely knowledgeable about not only the destination and it's surroundings , but also all locations we passed on the way starting while we were still in Athens. I would definitely recommend this trip.
Had some extra time before our flight and literally booked this tour the evening before. Maria was a friendly and knowledgeable guide, and shared a wealth of information about Ancient Greece during our trip. Our driver was also great! Stopped for a delicious lunch (not included) on the way back to Athens and even had time to dip our feet in the Aegean Sea. Highly recommend.
Great experience. Superb guide who was very knowledgeable and had a great history and geography knowledge experience on the minibus (which was very smart and air conditioned). We stopped at a lake en route and photos of the Temple of Poseidon from a great vantage point before going there. The site was excellent at Sounion but what we didn’t realise is that entry to the site wasn’t included in the tour price. Tickets into the temple site are 20€ per person so please ensure you are prepared for this. On the way back, we had a beach stop for just over an hour with a lovely beach bar to eat at. Great trip as we left at 8:30 (picked up from our hotel) and we were in our hotel pool again by 2:30, so we’re could still enjoy the rest of the day in Athens. Lovely to see the coast and more of the beautiful country. Maria (tour guide) was exceptional.
We had a wonderful sunset tour at Sounion. There was plenty of time to walk around and appreciate the view and the sunset. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly and even shared an amazing list of restaurants for us at the end, which we took great advantage of Smooth drive out. Be prepared to hit a lot of traffic on the way back to Athens if you go on a Friday!
Nice and helpful guide, all questions answered and everything that we passengers need to comply respectfully communicated.
Very nice and friendly guide and the driver. Relaxing and interesting at the same time. Informative guide, a mix of Greek mythology, and history. I can totally recommend it.
Very nice and friendly guide and the driver. Drive along beautiful coast line and informative explanation by the guide. I can totally recommend it.
It was well organized and driver and vehicle were excellent. The sight was beautiful as well. Food and swimming spot was very pleasant.
The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. To see history up close and personal was nice. It wasn’t too crowded and the sunset was beautiful.
This trip was really well organised and we had plenty of time at each spot.
