Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Highlights

Travel in comfort by minivan with a beach stop en route
Admire the clifftop views and Poseidon Temple with insight from a guide
Limited to 11, with option of sunset trip

Summary

Select your preferred departure on booking and, after pickup from your central Athens hotel, set off along the Athens Riviera by air-conditioned minivan. Pass through Athens’ suburbs of Glyfada and Vouliagmeni, and admire the Saronic Gulf, seaside resorts, and villages as you follow the coastal roads east. During your outward or return journey (depending on selected departure), take a break beside the sea. Perhaps enjoy a light meal or drinks (own expense) or lounge or swim at a beach. If you plan to swim, bring your swimming gear. On arrival, explore the 5th-century Temple of Poseidon perched on the headland. Listen as your guide narrates its history, including how it was dedicated to the god of the sea, Poseidon, and served as a beacon for mariners. (Entry to the Temple of Poseidon is at your own expense.) Soak in the sunset over the Aegean (depending on selected departure), and take photos of the panoramas before your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours - 5 hours

Why take this tour?

Unless you hire a car, visiting Cape Sounion from Athens independently means a relatively long bus journey, with multiple stops. This half-day, small-group tour provides an easy alternative, with air-conditioned minivan travel, guided commentary on the cape’s Temple of Poseidon, and ample time to admire the ruins and Aegean views. A choice of departures allows for a sunset visit, plus there’s a beach break en route as a bonus.

What’s included?

Local taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour escort/host
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to the Temple of Poseidon (10 euros per person)
Entry/Admission - Temple of Poseidon

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4-5 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Getaways Greece

About operator:

Getaways tours is established to provide you a different aspect of sightseeing tours and a variety of activities based on small groups of maximum 11 participants. Our mission is to provide guests with high quality mainstream as well as alternative tours that showcase the beauty and heritage of Athens and Greece. Our carefully selected tours performed exclusively by minivan of no more than 11 passengers are designed to offer you privacy and personal customer care.