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Cape Sounion Sunset: Athenian Riviera Tour
3.9
199 Ratings
Athina
Witness the awe-inspiring sunset at Cape Sounion’s iconic Temple of Poseidon on our half day tour. Immerse yourself in ancient mythology and stunning natural beauty.
Witness the awe-inspiring sunset at Cape Sounion’s iconic Temple of Poseidon on our half day tour. Immerse yourself in ancient mythology and stunning natural beauty.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Sounio - Escape the hustle and bustle of Athens and embark on a picturesque coastal drive along the renowned Athenian Riviera. Experience the allure of charming seaside villages, pine-clad hills, and golden beaches as you journey towards one of Greece’s most famous landmarks — Cape Sounion.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing your tour is eco-friendly,…
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Sounio - Escape the hustle and bustle of Athens and embark on a picturesque coastal drive along the renowned Athenian Riviera. Experience the allure of charming seaside villages, pine-clad hills, and golden beaches as you journey towards one of Greece’s most famous landmarks — Cape Sounion.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing your tour is eco-friendly, with your travel footprint completely offset. Marvel at the shimmering waters of the Saronic Gulf, scenic seaside villages, and golden beaches while listening to captivating stories and insights about the area. -
Temple of Poseidon - As the sun begins to set, watch the sky transform into a masterpiece of deep orange, purple, and crimson hues. Stand beside the ancient marble columns and witness a sunset that has inspired poets and travelers since the era of Homer.
This half-day tour provides a perfect blend of history, nature, and unforgettable beauty. Relax, capture photos, and create lasting memories as the Aegean breeze gently whispers through the ruins.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation
- 1+ hour free time inside the archaeological site
- Professional archaeologist on the bus
- Audio guide app
- Air-conditioned luxury bus with Wi-Fi
- Round-trip transportation
- 1+ hour free time inside the archaeological site
- Professional archaeologist on the bus
- Audio guide app
- Air-conditioned luxury bus with Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
- Guided tour inside the archaeological site
- Food and drink
- Admission fees
- Guided tour inside the archaeological site
- Food and drink
- Admission fees
Additional Information
This tour seamlessly combines natural splendor, ancient history, and eco-friendly travel into an unforgettable adventure. Participants will travel along the breathtaking Athens Riviera, enjoying the coastal vistas of the Saronic Gulf while relaxing in a modern, air-conditioned bus with a fully offset carbon footprint. At Cape Sounion, visitors can stand…
This tour seamlessly combines natural splendor, ancient history, and eco-friendly travel into an unforgettable adventure. Participants will travel along the breathtaking Athens Riviera, enjoying the coastal vistas of the Saronic Gulf while relaxing in a modern, air-conditioned bus with a fully offset carbon footprint. At Cape Sounion, visitors can stand before the legendary Temple of Poseidon, dramatically perched on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. As the sun sets, the sky bursts into brilliant colors, creating one of Greece’s most iconic and romantic scenes. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, participants will uncover myths and secrets from antiquity, making this more than just a sightseeing tour—it’s an immersive journey into the heart of Greek heritage. The tour concludes shortly after sunset, leaving participants with lasting memories of this magical experience.
- The departure time is dependent on the season and the sunset time:
- April 1 - August 22 at 5:00 P.M.
- August 23 - October 25 at 4:00 P.M.
- October 26 - January 31 at 3:00 P.M.
- February 1 - February 22 at 3:30 P.M.
- February 23 - March 31 at 4:00 P.M.
- Kindly note that you should be at the activity provider’s office 15 minutes before the tour departure time.
- The activity provider will offset the carbon emissions of your tour
Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26
Athanasiou Diakou
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer free pick up service from selected Athens centrally located hotels.
Please call at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(199 Ratings)
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Grant_c
Sep 27, 2025
Breathtaking - Breathtaking view and very educational. I would highly recommend it. Only criticism is that we were delayed due to picking up and dropping people to and from the temple. Such a shame particularly when the individuals were not on time for the tour.
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Ashley_l
Sep 25, 2025
Stunning views and magical sunset. - This was a great experience! It was so beautiful there and the sunset was magical. They probably give you too much time at the site before sunset but there’s a cafe you can get tea or coffee and food at if you like. It’s windy up there so a light jacket was handy. I’m glad we took this trip because we nearly passed it up and it was definitely worth it.
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527camyb
Sep 18, 2025
Lovely trip - My best friend and I did this on the 14. of September and it was such a nice experience!!! Everything worked without complications and the bus was clean & comfortabele. We stayed until after sunset at the Temple of Poseidon and had roundabout 2h Time to explore the place there... Buying entry tickets at the Temple was no problem, EU citizens U25 are free.... What made our experience so wonderful was the LOVELY Tourguide we had!! He told us a lot during the bus ride and volunteered to take pictures of us etc and just spread such positive vibes!!!! Thank you so soo much!
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Daniel_g
Aug 30, 2025
Thanks - We had a great time. Our guide was knowledgeable and our driver was fast! Thanks for doing such a wonderful job!
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Morganpz656wt
Sep 12, 2025
4 stars - Customer service and the tour guide on the bus were great! The only critique we had was that the time of the excursion is inaccurate. It lists 4-8 p.m. however, we did not leave the temple until 7:45 and returned to Athens at 9:30p.m. causing us to miss a dinner reservation. The sun set at 7:40 so it’s understandable why we stayed longer, but the time on the excursion listing should be updated.
The temple is beautiful and definitely worth the trip!
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Charles_g
Aug 21, 2025
Extase - The guide was surprised to learn that we had booked a tour in French. And we were even more so when we heard him speak English. The English spoken by a Greek is difficult to understand due to the pronunciation of r. Even if some have a very good command of the treacherous albion language, the accent is creaky and it is painful to hear the comments on the bus with the noise of Italian children and tourists who only bray and speak without remission.
The journey is long along the coast, but the view is splendid and it’s nice to see people agitating who care only about their well-being. The creeks are numerous and invite to return later loaded with a secret of polichinella.
Sounion is extraordinary. I recommend first walking without entering the archaeological site (20 euros) or dinner (expensive) then entering the site and walking while watching the sun continue its course.
This experience is out of time and encourages reverie. It's worth it. It is a must-see that is difficult to avoid.
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Marielagiselle_m
Sep 2, 2025
It is only worth it if you are very interested in visiting and paying admission for the ruins of the temple of Poseidon - It’s too much free time they give (2.30pm) for how little there is to see. There is only a coffee and souvenir shop while waiting for sunset time and then the sun is seen from a not very beneficial angle unless you pay to enter the ruins. The transfer is long (1.30hs per leg). The guide only spoke English, the Spanish app is only an audio guide that works if you pay to enter the ruins, otherwise, nothing. The bus was comfortable and air-conditioned and was punctual, on that side very well. But I wouldn't recommend this tour unless you spend a lot of time in Athens.
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Jodi_a
Sep 2, 2025
It’s a lovely place with... - It’s a lovely place with a beautiful temple and gorgeous scenery. It seemed like we were there much longer than needed to explore the site and watch the gorgeous sunset. Also the cost of ticket entry was a bit higher for what it is (that cost is on top of the tour cost).
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U6478askarend
Sep 12, 2025
Bus with no air conditioner - This tour was a disaster from the very beginning. The air conditioner on the bus was not working but the tour company proceeded to start the tour. 15 minutes into out journey with everyone sweating as it was so hot, we were told that the tour company had arranged another bus so we all hopped off and expected the replacement bus to arrive in 15 minutes. The replacement bus took over 1 hour to come. We eventually arrived at 6:55 pm and we only had 1 hour to spend before returning back to the bus at 8pm. The tour guide was nice & apologetic. He did get into a heated argument with the bus driver. Cape sounion sunset & temple of Poseidon was incredible.
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Yordanka
Sep 27, 2025
Misinformation and rude behavior - We arrived at the designated pickup point 30 minutes prior to the departure time, as instructed. I waited for over 40 minutes, diligently checking each bus that arrived, but none matched the trip I had booked. Then I moved from the designated pick-up point and i found were the company's office is and asked for assistance.
Unfortunately, the staff were unhelpful and dismissive, informing me that the bus had already left but refusing to provide any further information, assistance, compensation, or the possibility to reschedule my trip. Their attitude was unfriendly, and the lack of signage or clear communication made it impossible to locate the correct bus.
This experience was frustrating, inconvenient, and disappointing. I incurred unnecessary costs and wasted time due to what I believe is a failure on the service provider's part, and possibly inadequate instructions or coordination presented during the booking.
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