From Athens: Half day tour to Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio (Athens Riviera)
Description
This is a great half-day tour option if you’re looking to explore Greece beyond Athens. You will possibly view the most beautiful sunset of your life. Pass idyllic beaches as you leave Athens for some of the most gorgeous ruins of Ancient Greece. The tour begins with a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastal road(one of the nicest coastlines in Greece). During this relaxing ride, you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athen's most beautiful suburbs. During our way to Sounion, we will stop at the Lake of Vouliagmeni, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera. Arrive at Cape Sounion, a historic and beautiful area of Greece. The steep cliffs offer a breathtaking, panoramic view, and on a clear day you can look out to some of Greece's beautiful isles. In addition to the views, look forward to visiting the 5th-century B.C. Temple of Poseidon. - We will have free time for photos. - A private tour provides personalized service.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the Stavros Niarchos Park. The $861 million project was completed in 2016, and was donated to the Greek state in 2017.
Pass idyllic beaches as you leave Athens with a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastal road(one of the nicest coastlines in Greece).The Flisvos marina is a large marina located in the homonymous district of Palaio Faliros . Plenty of private luxury yachts are docked in the marina, while at the same time it has a park with a children's playground as well as various restaurants, cafes and bars, thus being a pole of attraction for the recreation of the residents of Athens and its visitors. In the marina are also the facilities of the Nautical Club of Palaio Faliro .
Alimos Marina is the largest marina in the Balkans and one of the most popular marinas in the Eastern Mediterranean. A welcoming attraction for lovers of the sea and yachting. The facilities and services provided ensure a pleasant experience for visitors and a safe environment for boats. It has an excellent strategic position, as it is located near the city center, the port of Piraeus and 40' from the International Airport El. Venizelos.
1. Lake Vouliagmeni is a natural brackish lake with healing properties located in Vouliagmeni, Athens.Its waters are from 50 to 100 meters deep and have a temperature of 22 ° C to 29 ° C, indicating that at some depth it communicates with the Aegean volcanic arc.
2. Reaching our destination, we will see Poseidon’s temple stand by looking at the Aegean. Although there are only ruins left, visitors there get impressed by the natural beauty of the landscape. You will possibly view the most beautiful sunset of your life. We could also have a stop so that you can enjoy your meal.
Varkiza is a town and a suburb of greater Athens. The locality is linked with Poseidonos Avenue just east of Vouliagmeni.
Anavyssos is the name of a region and settlement of southeastern Attica on the Athenian Riviera , located a short distance from the sea . A characteristic of Anavyssos is the area where there were salt flats .
Cape Sounion is promontory in the Athens Riviera. Is noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Its remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the Aegean sea. Although there are only ruins left, visitors there get impressed by the natural beauty of the landscape. You will possibly view the most beautiful sunset of your life. We could also have a stop so that you can enjoy your meal.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide driver will be happy to pick you up from any location you prefer — whether it is a hotel (where they will be waiting for you at the reception), an Airbnb, the Port of Piraeus (meeting you right outside your cruise ship with a sign displaying your name), or a metro or bus station. Simply provide us with the exact address or meeting point when you make your booking. If, for any reason, you are unable to locate your driver, please contact the emergency number shown on your voucher. Additionally, one day before your tour, we will send you the driver’s full contact details so you can reach them directly if needed.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
- Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
- Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
- Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
- The Temple of Poseidon in Sounio is closed on the following dates: January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, December 25th, and December 26th.
Reviews(20)
Beautiful sunset! Beautiful trip. Thank you Aris!
Our tour to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon was amazing! Our driver, Aris, picked us up right at our hotel in downtown Athens. He was so personable and knowledgeable about the area! Our ride was comfortable, and Aris told us about many different places along our route...not the typical "history" tour, but more about what life was/is like at various points, such as beaches, hotels/resorts, clubs, etc. He even made a short pit stop on our way there to show us a beautiful little lake area where people go to swim and hold events like weddings, and we got some lovely pictures! The drive along the coast was gorgeous, and when we arrived at the Temple grounds, Aris showed us a great spot on the hill to take some pictures before going inside! We went for the sunset, so Aris waited for us outside the grounds while we toured the site and watched the sun set behind the mountains in the distance. It was a stunning sight! It is definitely worth booking a time in the evening in order to experience the amazing view of the ruins at sunset!
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Aris. It is great to know that his friendly approach, local insight, and attention to detail helped make your visit to Cape Sounion truly memorable. We are also pleased that you were able to enjoy the scenic coastal drive and the spectacular sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in Greece for another exceptional experience.
My wife and I highly recommend this tour. We had a great tour by Andreas on May 3 to the Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion. It was the same day we disembarked from our cruise in the morning—a very nice half-day excursion. Andreas was on time and very personable. Along the way he continued to describe highlights of the scenery and history, and was quickly able to answer questions. The coastline was beautiful, and Greek history is inspiring. The sunset and photo ops were extraordinary as we hoped.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that you and your wife had such an enjoyable experience with Andreas. He sharing Greece's history, culture, and natural beauty, and your kind words are truly appreciated. We are especially pleased that the sunset at Cape Sounion and the visit to the Temple of Poseidon met your expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Greece for another memorable experience in the future. Safe travels!
The experience itself is just transportation to the site, but the driver was very accommodating so we were able to make a couple of stops along the way.
Our driver Pyros was very good and the sunset amazing. Such a lovely drive down the coast. Great experience.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the tour Sounio and sunset!!!! We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Greece! Many thanks, Marina
Very nice activity. Good communication from viatour before departure, very nice driver who spoke French and who provided us with several explanations and showed us other points of interest before and after the visit of the site. I recommend the activity and the choice to visit the site in the morning from opening is also recommended. We had the site almost to ourselves.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated both the communication and the service of your driver. Visiting in the morning truly makes the site even more special, and we’re glad you could enjoy it almost privately. We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Greece! Best regards, Marina
Marina Apostolou from Greece Athens Taxi recommended this half day tour to us on Day 1 of our visit to Athens. We were picked up on time by the driver Spyros in a very nice, clean van. The road journey is very scenic and absolutely memorable. We had ample time at the Temple of Poseidon to hike through the hill and soaked into the breathtaking views of the sea on the 3 sides of the hill before sunset. The sunset from there was very beautiful indeed. While the Temple of Poseidon looks similar to the Acropolis, this place was not as crowded as the Acropolis in Athens (which is also undergoing renovation work). A very worthwhile tour. Spyros was a great company for us on this tour (and on the next day's half day tour of Athens as well). Both Marina and Spyros have been instrumental in leaving very good memories in our hearts of Greece and its people.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the scenic journey to the Temple of Poseidon and had the chance to take in such breathtaking views and a memorable sunset. It makes us especially happy to know that both Marina’s recommendation and Spyros’s company contributed to creating such special memories for you in Greece. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and feedback like yours inspires our team to continue offering the best possible experiences to our guests. We truly hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Athens! Many thanks, Konstantinos
Loved our late afternoon tour of the Athens Riviera with Andreas! Although the weather was kinda rough (the wind…OMG!) It was a great start to the second leg of our Greece trip based in Vouigi. Andreas was warm, open, a great/safe driver and a wealth of wonderful information about the area. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Oh, how happy we are to hear that you enjoyed your tour to Sounio so much! It truly is one of our most special and unique tours, and we’re thrilled to hear such positive feedback from you. Thank you again for your kind words — they mean a lot to us! Warm regards, Marina
V. Nice trip, really nice driver, amazing views, highly recommended, we went in the eve which was well worth it, had a meal while the sun was going down
Beautiful views, well worth the drive, especially if you go during sunset. The sunset tour will get you home late and there is only snacks at the destination, so plan food accordingly! Our driver was wonderful!
Thank you so much for your kind review on TripAdvisor. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the sunset at Cape Sounion — it really is a unique and unforgettable experience. We would be delighted to welcome you again and show you even more of the beautiful sights that Athens has to offer. Many thanks,Konstantinos!!!!!
