Greece · Archaeology

Cape Sounio

4 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive along the Athenian Riviera
02 Visit Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
03 Views over the Saronic Gulf and offshore islets
04 Leisure time to walk on the promontory of Sounion
05 Half-day trip from Athens with pickup and drop-off included
06 English-speaking guide and entrance fees included

Travel from Athens along the scenic Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon stands above the sea at one of Attica’s most striking coastal viewpoints. Along the way, enjoy views of the Saronic Gulf and the shoreline as you head toward this important archaeological site.

At Cape Sounion, visit the white marble temple dedicated to Poseidon and take time to walk at leisure on the promontory. This half-day experience combines coastal scenery, ancient history, and one of the most memorable seafront settings near Athens.

Travel from Athens along the scenic Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon stands above the sea at one of Attica’s most striking coastal viewpoints.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Athens, Sounion

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Athenian Riviera

Athens Riviera is the coastal area in the southern suburbs of Athens, Greece from Piraeus to Sounio.It is located about 16 km (9.9 mi) from downtown Athens stretching from the southern suburbs of Athens to the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounio.

Cape Sounion

Cape Sounion is one of the most impressive seafront locations not to miss during your vacation in Athens, as it is only located about 70 minutes away from the city by car.
The splendid rocky promontory that rises out of the Aegean is the place where the Temple of Poseidon, one of the most significant archeological sites in Greece can be found.

Temple of Poseidon

This place was emotionally important for the Athenians, as this was the last point of their land that the ancient Athenian sea farers and warriors could see when they sailed away into the Aegean and around the Mediterranean Sea and also this was the first spot of Attica to see when they returned from the journey or war.
That is why the Athenians decided to built a temple there, dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea, to give them nice sea trips so that they would come back home safe.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Athens 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up & drop off service from Athens city center
English Speaking Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance Fees

What's Not Included

Tips
Personal expenses

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Dates that the tour does not operate are : National Public Holidays 1 Jan Sun New Year's Day -6 Jan Fri Epiphany -27 Feb Mon Orthodox Ash Monday-25 Mar Sat Independence Day-14 Apr Fri Orthodox Good Friday-16 Apr Sun Orthodox Easter Sunday-17 Apr Mon Orthodox Easter Monday-1 May Mon Labour Day-4 Jun Sun Orthodox Pentecost-5 Jun Mon Orthodox Whit Monday-15 Aug Tue Assumption Day-28 Oct Sat Ochi Day-25 Dec Mon Christmas Day-26 Dec Tue 2nd Day of Christmas
Please note that pickup service is offered from specific pickup locations within Athens city center. In case accommodation is outside our pickup routing then we will set a central - convenient location to meet.
Pickup services starts depending on the pickup point 1h -1h30 prior to the starting time of the activity.

Logistics