Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon Private Tour from Athens
Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon Private Tour from Athens
Take an unforgettable day trip to Cape Sounion, an ancient temple built on top of a towering sea cliff. Climb up to the Temple of Poseidon for panoramic views of the Aegean, and explore the ruins of this structure dedicated to the Greek god of the sea. This incredible tour takes you along south Attica’s scenic coastal roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon.
The views of the Aegean Sea from this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea are breathtaking.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Athens
Pickup from your hotel, airbnb appartment, Athens airport or Piraeus port. After an hour and 15 minutes drive along the Athenian riviera we will reach Sounio.
1 hourGlyfada
Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera along the Athens coast. It is situated in the southern parts of the Athens' Urban Area.
Voula
Voula is a southern suburb of Athens and former municipality in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.
Lake Vouliagmeni
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. You will have some free time to take a few pictures.
10 minutesVarkiza
Varkiza has a widely known beach, which has tennis courts, parkland and fields, restaurants, taverns, complexes and other amenities.
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, it overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at an elevation of almost 60 metres (200 ft).
2 hoursAnavyssos
Anavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica, Greece located in the Athens Riviera. We will make a stop at a tavern nearby the coastal area of Anavyssos to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods.
1 hourAthens
We start our way back to Athens.
1 hourIncluded
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission Fees - Sounio Archeological site (8€ per adult)
- Licensed tour guide
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Our company is certified with ISO 45001:2018 for health and safety measures
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.