Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

Highlights

Travel by air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-enabled coach with a guide for added insight
Ample time to explore the temple and absorb the cliff-top views
Includes entry fee, city map, and central or hotel pickup and drop-off

Summary

After pickup from your central Athens hotel or near Syntagma Square, settle into your air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-enabled coach destined for Cape Sounion. Then, enjoy the scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf, passing beaches and seaside resorts. En route, hear from your guide about Cape Sounion and why it provided the perfect location for the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon, built on the promontory between 444 and 440 BC. Learn how the temple stands on the site of an older version and acted as a beacon for ancient sailors. On arrival, admire the white columns perched above the sea and hop out to explore. Wander around the ruins and view the signature of Lord Byron, carved here in the early 1800s. Absorb the far-reaching views over the Aegean—on a clear day, you can see the Peloponnese—and take photos before your tour concludes at your original meeting point.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Visit the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion from Athens without any worries about car hire or public transportation on this half-day tour. Make the scenic coastal journey by comfortable air-conditioned coach, and learn about the temple’s history from your guide. Then, enjoy ample time to explore the white-marble temple and absorb the cliff-top views across the Aegean. Round-trip transportation from Athens city center or hotel adds extra convenience.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance ticket to Temple of Poseidon (Sounio)
Entry/Admission - Temple of Poseidon
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pick up from Piraeus port, airport, airbnb and apartments

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
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:

Chat Tours

About operator:

Established in 1953 and part of a very large and distinguished family - CHAT TOURS operates regularly scheduled motorcoach sightseeing tours from its home base in Athens. Considered the sightseeing authority of Greece, with a wide range of half-day, full day and multi day tours. CHAT TOURS initiated the very first organised escorted coach tours throughout Greece. The same pioneering principles, which resulted in our becoming the foremost name in Greek sightseeing, have led us through to the present day where CHAT TOURS is recognised worldwide as the leader in Greek sightseeing. With CHAT TOURS you will see the Greece most tourists never see. CHAT motorcoach company, takes you through the very heart of Greek civilization, from the famed antiquity of Olympia & Delphi to the recently discovered marvels of Northern Greece - Only CHAT can take you there with such comfort and expertise. Each CHAT professional multilingual guide is trained to give you not just a glimpse, but a unique persp