Greece · Monuments

Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup 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 Athenian Riviera
  • 03 Visit one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens
  • 04 See the Temple of Poseidon perched above the sea
  • 05 Pass through Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Anavyssos
  • 06 Stop at Lake Vouliagmeni on the return to Athens
  • 07 Air-conditioned private transportation with hotel or port pickup and drop-off
  • 08 Ideal option for a coastal half-day trip from Athens

Travel along the scenic Athenian Riviera on a private journey from Athens to Cape Sounio, where coastal views, seaside suburbs, and one of Greece’s most iconic ancient monuments come together in a memorable half-day experience. The route passes through the southern coastline before reaching the Temple of Poseidon, dramatically set above the sea at the southern tip of Attica.

At Cape Sounio, admire the remains of the 5th-century BC Doric temple dedicated to Poseidon, a landmark of the Golden Age of Athens. On the return drive, enjoy a stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, a natural highlight of the Athenian Riviera known for its striking setting and unique brackish waters.

Travel along the scenic Athenian Riviera on a private journey from Athens to Cape Sounio, where coastal views, seaside suburbs, and one of Greece’s most iconic ancient monuments come together in a memorable half-day experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 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

Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio.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 is a southern suburb of Athens.Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city center.Varkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern AtticaAnavyssos is a town and a former municipality in East Attica.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.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).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
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

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

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
  • 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 ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Athens..

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