Greece · Archaeology

5-Hour Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Tour from Athens

5 Hours Round trip from 67 km Athens-Sounio Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Tour beautiful Cape Sounion
  • 02 Explore the ancient Temple of Poseidon
  • 03 Take in magnificent views over the endless blue of the Aegean Sea
  • 04 Learn about ancient Greece in a spectacular coastal setting

Marvel at the magnificent ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, built by the ancient Greeks, on this 5-hour tour to beautiful Cape Sounion. Enjoy spectacular views along the route and take in the endless blue of the Aegean Sea as you explore one of Greece's most iconic coastal archaeological sites.

Take a short walk to the temple, framed by magnificent views of the endless blue of the Aegean Sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Athens, Sounion
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon

  • Meet your guide in Athens and begin your journey.

  • Arrive at Cape Sounion after a 90-minute drive from Athens.

  • Take a short walk to the temple, framed by magnificent views of the endless blue of the Aegean Sea.

  • Explore the ancient Temple of Poseidon.

  • Admire the views of the Aegean Sea and learn about ancient Greece from your guide.

This will conclude your tour.

Cape Sounion cliffside, Temple of Poseidon, Aegean Sea

Where this trip takes you

Cape Sounion cliffside, Temple of Poseidon, Aegean Sea

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 67 km Athens-Sounio 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Athens hotel or residence pick-up and return

  • First-class transport with a Mercedes E-Class or luxurious Mercedes minivan

  • Professional English-speaking tour driver throughout the day

What's Not Included

  • Entrance to the Temple of Poseidon: 8 Euro

  • A licensed guide is available at an additional cost

  • Gratuities and tips

  • Snacks

Know before you go

  • Pick-up is available from centrally located hotels or the centre of Athens.

  • The driver is not a guide and cannot escort you inside the Temple.

  • For shore excursions, please inform your tour operator of the name of the cruise ship and the arrival time.

  • For airport pick-up, please inform your tour operator of the airline, flight number, and arrival time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, Greece
Tour start
67 km Athens-Sounio, Sounio 195 00, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in 67 km Athens-Sounio.

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