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From Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour

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From Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour

Activity provider:GETAWAYS GREECE
4.7  / 5
1119 reviews
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Explore the picturesque south coast of Attica on this Cape Sounion tour. Stop to see the Temple of Poseidon and enjoy sunset views over the Aegean.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from hotels and apartments within central Athens 40-50 minutes before the tour starts. If your hotel/apartment is not accessible by the type of vehicles used (e.g., street narrowness, pedestrian area, etc.), you will be met at a nearby meeting point for pickup.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Itinerary
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    2 pickup location options:

    Athens, Pireas

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

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    Temple of Poseidon

    Guided tour, Free time

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    Cape Sounion

    Free time

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Pireas, Athens

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Enjoy a scenic drive along the picturesque south coast of Attica
  • Swim at one of Greece's most beautiful beaches
  • Visit the ancient Temple of Poseidon at the Cape Sounion
  • Learn from an experienced local guide about the history of Cape Sounion
  • See the sun setting into the Aegean Sea
Full description

Visit the scenic coastal views of Cape Sounion on a private or semi-private tour from Athens with hotel transfers. Travel along south Attica’s shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon. Get panoramic vistas of the Aegean and explore the ruins of this temple before catching a beautiful sunset.

Start your day with pickup at your accommodation in Athens. Enjoy a comfortable 50-minute drive along the coastal roads of Attica in an air-conditioned minivan and admire the idyllic beaches and small villages that pass by. Arrive at Cape Sounion and make your way to the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and embark on a guided tour of this historic landmark. Learn about the mythology linked to the temple before having time to relax and take in the panoramic views over the Aegean. Continue to one of Cape Sounion's blue flag beaches to admire the sunset or swim in the paradisical Aegean Sea. After the tour, travel in comfort back to your accommodation in Athens.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
  • English-speaking driver
  • Tour leader
  • Local taxes
  • Entrance fees (5 euros November-March / 10 Euros April-October)
  • Tips (optional)

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • You will receive an email after booking from the activity provider with your exact pickup details 24 hours prior departure
  • Starting time may vary based on the sunset time of each month
  • This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people
  • During the tour you may have the chance to swim so bring a swimsuit and towel
  • Afternoon departure is roughly 4:00 PM, depending on the sunset. Winter departure (between November to March) is roughly 3:00 PM
  • The beach stop starts at the end of April and finishes by October
  • The private option allows you to choose a departure time that best fits your schedule; this tour option is ideal for large families, groups of friends, or cruise ships passengers
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4.7 /5

based on 1119 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Really good guides, that went out of their way to make the travelling time go quicker with quizzes. The sunset at Sounio was stunning and had nice stop offs to view the temple from afar and also, a relaxing stop at the beach. The only downside was cramped mini bus.

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September 26, 2023

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Joanna – GermanyVerified booking

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Great tour Lilli the guide and Alexi the driver were both excellent, Lilli gave a clear commentary and included Greek history mythology and modern culture., it was interesting and amusing. The mini bus was completely full and got a little hot at times. We loved the final destination but didn’t enjoy the beach stop as much, maybe if we’d wanted to swim it would have been better.

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September 24, 2023

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Our guides Alex and Sotiris were fabulous: efficient, witty, entertaining and engaging. Transport was great. We stopped for a beach swim and had a superb value taverna meal on the way. The temple lived up to all expectations. The sunset was exquisite. A truly happy and enriching trip and experience.

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