Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens | 4 hours to 5 hours

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English Private tour
2 Adults x $234.45
$468.90
Approx Total
$468.90
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance tickets for Temple of Poseidon (€8 per person)
  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
  • Gratuities

Overview

The lacy coastal road that begins in the Athenian suburb of Glyfada and winds its way through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi to reach Cape Sounio is one of Attica’s most sublime routes. Small beaches with their sandy shores or rocky stretches, crystal-clear sparkling water and a perfectly blue sky accompany you along the way and delight the senses, mind, and soul of anyone taking this gorgeous route to get to one of Greece’s most idyllic spots, Cape Sounio. From a distance, your gaze is captivated by the ruins of the temple of Poseidon, commanding, stunning, a characteristic example of classical architecture of the 5th century BC. This is the spot that the ancient Athenians chose to honor their god Poseidon, within a fortress constructed to protect their coastline. Millions of visitors from around the globe also come here to gaze upon the sun setting into the arms of the Saronic Gulf. A memory that stays with them for a lifetime...

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Pickup details

This is a private tour exclusively for your group. We can adjust the pick-up time to suit your needs. Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or a location of your choice. For hotel pick-up, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. For ... apartment pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the building entrance. For port pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the gate as you disembark, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. If you wish to enjoy the sunset, since times vary by month, please note the following pickup schedule: April, May, August: approximately 18:00 June, July: approximately 18:30 September: approximately 17:30 October: approximately 17:00 November, December, January: approximately 15:00 February, March: approximately 15:30 Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Athens

    Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Glyfada (Pass By)

    Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera. It is situated in the southern parts of Athens' urban area. The area stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens' southern suburbs.

  • Voula (Pass By)

    Voula is a southern suburb of Athens.

  • Vouliagmeni (Pass By)

    Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city center.

  • Varkiza (Pass By)

    Varkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica

  • Anavyssos (Pass By)

    Anavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica.

  • N/A

    Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) south of the town of Lavrio (ancient Thoricus), and 70 kilometers (43 mi) southeast of Athens. It is part of Lavreotiki municipality, East Attica. It is 59.6 km away from Athens. Cape Sounion 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 sea.

    45 minutes

  • Temple of Poseidon

    The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. A Doric temple, overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at a height of almost 60 meters (200 ft).

    45 minutes

  • Lake Vouliagmeni

    During our return to the city of Athens, we will stop at one of the most idyllic places. Vouliagmeni Lake, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica's nature. Lake Vouliagmeni ("Sunken Lake") is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
  • The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
  • Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)

Free Cancellation

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February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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71 reviews

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Beautiful Sunset

Published on Dec, 2024

We did the sunset tour to the Poseidon Temple. It was a lovely drive and a beautiful sunset. Michael was a wonderful driver. He drove very safely. He also was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts along the way.

Special time in Athens

Published on Oct, 2024

We had such a wonderful time. Costa was a wonderful tour guide. He’s very personable and very informative. He made our time in Athens so special. We highly recommend Viator and especially Costa!

Best Athens transfer

Published on Oct, 2024

Great laid back trip down Riviera to temple of Poseidon. Fantastic driver. Great way to get from cruise port to hotel in Athens

Great Decision!

Published on Sep, 2024

We made a great decision to use this tour company to pick us up from our hotel in Athens, drive us to Cape Sounio, and return us to the airport in Athens. Our driver, although not a licensed tour guide, and unable to accompany us into the Temple site, was still extremely informative and told us almost everything we needed to know for the visit. The car ride was also comfortable, and we did not feel rushed in the slightest. All in all, a great decision, and a great way to fill the morning before an afternoon departure.

Cape Sounio

Published on Sep, 2024

Fabulous tour. The temple is a must see. We highly recommend Peter as a guide. Cape Sounio is a place to return for a longer stay

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