Cape Sounio Tour: Coastal Road and Temple Ruins

Embark on a private tour from Athens to Cape Sounio and indulge in Greek traditional food. Experience the breathtaking coastal road, visit the ruins of the temple of Poseidon, and witness a mesmerizing sunset over the Saronic Gulf.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio. - 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….
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch/ Dinner (With Greek Traditional Food option)
What's Not Included
  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

The elegant coast road starting in the suburb of Glyfada in Athens and twisting through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi until it arrives at Cape Sounio is one of the most breathtaking routes in Attica. Tiny beaches featuring either sandy banks or rocky areas, transparent glistening waters, and a sublime blue sky form a stunning vista alongside this path,…

Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lora_z
May 30, 2026
Just do it! - Fantastic trip. Our driver was knowledgeable putting out things and giving information as we drove the 1 1/2 hours from the port to the temple. Be sure to arrive before sunset as the views are spectacular. Be forewarned that it gets cold and windy very quickly at sunset. We traveled 4/28. We opted for the Greek dinner. The owner was friendly and the food good. You had your choice of any items on the menu plus beer or wine. This trip was our one splurge and worth it.
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Cruiser49036860442
May 15, 2026
GREAT TOUR!!! - Our tour guide, George, was absolutely incredible. He was so knowledgeable about the history of the entire country — from ancient times all the way through modern day. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him all the way up to Poseidon. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
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Gerard
May 14, 2026
Drive to Sounion - Great trip to Sounion. We very much enjoyed the company of Mike who was a very entertaining and competent driver. We loved his sense of humor and knowledge and his good stories. He offered us a good suggestion for a meal on the way as well. We highly recommend him.
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N6860hamaryc
May 3, 2026
Cape Sounio - This was great. Nick was a great guide. The car was a comfortable Mercedes van. We loved Cape Sounio - it was a stunning place to visit. And we opted for lunch on our way home, which was a delicious seafood meal on the water.
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T4415wierink
Apr 19, 2026
Anniversary trip - We had a wonderful day and Angelo was delightful! He was very knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating.
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Jamacia_h
Apr 7, 2026
Breathtaking and wonderful - Alex is the BEST. The trip was breathtaking. The views and the history is worth it. It's just so beautiful and relaxing.
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C2431pfaarong
Mar 21, 2026
Athens to Temple of Poseidon - George and Michael were knowledgeable and personable. We really enjoy their insights and conversation as we traveled through the coastal towns from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon. The food stop was fantastic as well. Definite recommend.
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Anna
Mar 19, 2026
Best excursion of our vacation - Dimitri picked us up at the port in Athens as we were on a cruise. Pickup went smoothly as he was right at the entrance as I had been advised via WhatsApp. When we asked for an English speaking tour guide we hoped for, but did not expect such easy communication. It was a fantastic trip that I would urge anyone to try. For added incentive, Dimitri stopped on the way back to Athens at a restaurant right on the Adriatic Sea where we had an authentic Greek meal. We all enjoyed our day with Dimitri!
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Isabel
Sep 4, 2025
Amazing Day to Cape Sounio - This tour met my expectations and exceeded them! George was a bit early for our pickup time but we were ready and it was good to get on the road early (9:30) to beat some of the tourist busses. George was a delightful man, livening in Athens all of his life, so he was very knowledgeable about the island all of the questions we asked. George provided water and WiFi for the trip. Our first stop was a beautiful lookout at a swimming lake in Vouliagmeni,just a quick stop to stretch our legs and admire the beautiful view. Then it was on to the Temple of Poseidon. George told us how this was a strategic spot for the ancient Athenians to use as a lookout for enemy attack boats. The ruins perched on the edge of the water just blew me away, it was stunning. After our visit, George took us to a lovely seaside restaurant owned by 4 brothers, 2 worked in the restaurant and the other 2 were the fisherman. We were please with the table and view and we also avoided a few large groups! Our meal was outstanding. We listened to the waiter’s recommendations and we were very pleased. Our friends had the Sea Grill which was cooked and then filleted tableside and I had the Mussels Saganaki,Greek salad, beetroot salad and of course some Mythos, a Greek beer. Perfect spot for lunch with amazing food. Then back on to our hotel in Athens. We all wholeheartedly said that this booking was a Grand Slam and highly recommend it.
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Johnpu29zv
Sep 4, 2025
A wonderful half day - Every aspect of the tour were excellent. George our guide and driver, the sights, and the fresh seafood for lunch. We highly recommend.
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From $33
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).