Greece · Monuments

Private Day Trip to Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon with Local Expert

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day trip from Athens to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon
  • 02 Scenic coastal drive with views of villages and the Aegean Sea
  • 03 Storytelling at the Temple of Poseidon with a local expert guide
  • 04 Traditional Greek breakfast with coffee included
  • 05 Free time to swim and relax at Poseidon Beach
  • 06 Opportunity to enjoy lunch at a local tavern
  • 07 Sunset photo stop at the Temple of Poseidon
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens included

Leave Athens behind for a private journey along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio, where mythology, sea views, and ancient history come together. Visit the dramatic Temple of Poseidon with a local expert, hear stories of the site and its place in Greek legend, and enjoy the beauty of the Aegean coast along the way.

This 6-hour experience also includes a traditional Greek breakfast, time to relax by the sea at Poseidon Beach, and the chance to enjoy lunch at a local tavern. With private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and sunset views over the temple, it is a relaxed and memorable way to explore one of Attica’s most iconic landmarks.

Leave Athens behind for a private journey along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio, where mythology, sea views, and ancient history come together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Athens, Sounion
Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Your friendly local guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to one of the most mythical and enchanting places of the world, to Cape Sounion promontory.

During the drive, you will be captivated by the stunning views of the coastal roads, small authentic villages, and shinning waves of the Aegean Sea. Once you've arrived, you will have a finger-licking Greek breakfast.

You will wander along with the majestic remnants of the Temple of Poseidon, enjoy amazing storytelling skills of your guide and accept a challenge to find a famous engraving of Lord Byron on one of the temple pillars.

After it, you will have some leisure time at a beautiful beach, swim in the crystal clear sea, and laze in the sun. For lunch, you will go to one of the local taverns with a pleasant selection of Greek dishes.

You will take last memorable photos of the temple drowning in the golden and pink rays of the setting sun, and then head back to your hotel.Cape Sounion is situated at the southernmost part of Greece's Attica peninsula, overlooking the Aegean Sea. This promontory plays a significant role in Greek mythology and history. It was even referenced in Homer's poem, The Odyssey.A very remarkable archeological site with the grand remnants of an ancient temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea. The temple was built in the 5th century BC at the peak of a cliff 60 meters above sea level.

Poseidon Beach

A clean beach at the base of the temple cliff where you will enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea.Resort neighborhood where you can have a lunch in a local tavern..

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Friendly local guide
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Multiple start times available
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • A/C Car
  • Greek traditional breakfast
  • Greek coffee
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Extra food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • The host will pick you up at your accommodation or central meeting point in Athens.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Athens.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Athens.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Athens..

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