Greece · Monuments

Cape Sounio Private Tour From Athens with Greek Traditional Food

6 Hours Pickup service provided in Athens. to Drop-off service provided in Athens. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private tour from Athens to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon
  • 02 Scenic drive along the Athens Riviera through coastal suburbs
  • 03 Visit one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens
  • 04 Stop at Lake Vouliagmeni on the return to the city
  • 05 Private transportation with hotel or port pickup and drop-off
  • 06 Professional driver with deep knowledge of history
  • 07 Greek traditional food option included with lunch or dinner
  • 08 Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board and bottled water

Travel along the scenic Athens Riviera on a private journey to Cape Sounio, passing coastal suburbs such as Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Anavyssos before reaching one of Attica’s most celebrated landmarks. At the southern tip of the peninsula, admire the Temple of Poseidon, a striking 5th-century BC monument dramatically set above the sea.

This 6-hour experience combines beautiful coastal views, ancient history, and the comfort of private transportation. On the return to Athens, enjoy a stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, and with the Greek traditional food option, add a local dining experience to your day.

The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Glyfada

Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera. It is situated in the southern parts of Athens' urban area. The area stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens' southern suburbs.

Voula

Voula is a southern suburb of Athens.

Vouliagmeni

Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city center.

Varkiza

Varkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica

Anavyssos

Anavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica.

Archaeological site of Sounio

Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) south of the town of Lavrio (ancient Thoricus), and 70 kilometers (43 mi) southeast of Athens. It is part of Lavreotiki municipality, East Attica. It is 59.6 km away from Athens.

Cape Sounion is noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Its remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea.

Temple of Poseidon

The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. A Doric temple, overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at a height of almost 60 meters (200 ft).

Lake Vouliagmeni

During our return to the city of Athens, we will stop at one of the most idyllic places. Vouliagmeni Lake, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica's nature. Lake Vouliagmeni ("Sunken Lake") is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided in Athens. to Drop-off service provided in Athens. 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch/ Dinner (With Greek Traditional Food option)
  • Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
  • Gratuities
  • Sounio & Temple of Poseidon (can be purchased only on-site)

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before the sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
  • Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
  • Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
  • This is a private tour exclusively for your group. We can adjust the pick-up time to suit your needs.

    Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or a location of your choice.

    For hotel pick-up, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby.
    For apartment pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the building entrance.
    For port pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the gate as you disembark, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.

    If you wish to enjoy the sunset, since times vary by month, please note the following pickup schedule:

    April, May, August: approximately 18:00
    June, July: approximately 18:30
    September: approximately 17:30
    October: approximately 17:00
    November, December, January: approximately 15:00
    February, March: approximately 15:30

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Athens.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Athens.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided in Athens.
End of the journey

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