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Cape Sounion Sunset: Athenian Riviera Tour
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177 Ratings
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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
- Professional archaeologist on the bus
- Audio guide app
- Air-conditioned luxury bus with Wi-Fi
- Entrance fees (if option selected)
- 1 hour free time inside the archaeological site
- Round-trip transportation
- Professional archaeologist on the bus
- Audio guide app
- Air-conditioned luxury bus with Wi-Fi
- Entrance fees (if option selected)
- 1 hour free time inside the archaeological site
What's Not Included
- Guided tour inside the archaeological site
- Food and drink
- Guided tour inside the archaeological site
- Food and drink
Additional Information
This tour seamlessly combines natural splendor, ancient history, and eco-friendly travel into a memorable adventure. Participants will travel along the breathtaking Athens Riviera, enjoying the coastal scenery 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 a memorable adventure. Participants will travel along the breathtaking Athens Riviera, enjoying the coastal scenery 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 situated on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. As the sun sets, the sky bursts into vibrant colors, creating one of Greece’s most iconic and romantic vistas. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, participants will discover myths and secrets from antiquity, making this more than just a sightseeing tour—it’s an immersive journey into the essence of Greek heritage.
- 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 - February 22 at 3:00 P.M. • February 23 - March 31 at 4:00 P.M.
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
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Miguel_l
Jan 27, 2025
Worth the trip. - It's worth for the price ,and the lady guide the tour explained a lot since we leave athens through cape sounion ,Sunset was amazing and poseidon temple looks majestic on top of the clift.
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Jspencerdo
Dec 19, 2024
Very comfortable ride to beautiful sunset location - Very nice tour guide and bus driver. Buses very comfortable. A Nice 1.5 hour drive to the temple with plenty of time to watch sunset and take beautiful pictures of the area.
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Jan
Dec 17, 2024
Beautiful tour. Definitely worth it. - It was a beautiful tour. The temple of Poseidon is awesome and to see it during the sunset was just breathtaking. Our tour guide was super nice and had alot of interesting stories about this place. Definitely worth the trip.
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Tim_s
Apr 21, 2025
Beautiful Sunsets and a nice scenic drive - A well organised tour, with around an 1.0 - 1.5 hours drive along the coast to the Temple of Poseidon. Katerina pointed out many interesting facts along the way and the sunset when we got there was very beautiful.
Once we got to the temple we were left to our own devices and we bought our own tickets, I would have preferred the tour guide to have waited and gave us a little more insight about the area when we got there as we felt stranded at the beginning.
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Meghana_k
Apr 14, 2025
Fun experience if you’re... - Fun experience if you’re looking for great views but not worth it if you’re in Athens for a short period of time (<3 days). The sunset and temple are very picturesque but the 1 hour drive each way makes less worth it than other tours of the city itself. The bus ride there was okay, the tour guide provides history about the temple and mythology. Views to the temple are great (sit on the right side when going to the temple and on the left when you’re going back to Athens for the best view!)
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Clive
Apr 1, 2025
Great views & coastline - Good trip, sadly no sunset but stunning views.
Only negative food outlet is expensive.
Coach trip is 90 minutes along coastline.
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Joan_t
Dec 31, 2024
Free & easy tour - Tour staffs was friendly & helpful ans the tour guide was informative however only hope that she can speak up as we were seat on the last row of bus and we could not hear her properly.
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Cahuilla
Nov 29, 2024
Wonderful setting. Great sunset. Generally average tour service. - The Poseidon temple is a remarkable structure in a stunning setting, and watching a sunset there is a scenic wonder. It is worth the time and expense.
But you are seeing it with hundreds of other people.
This tour was in a big bus. It was comfortable enough, but still a bus filled with people. The tour guide had good information, but all in all, while the location is wonderful, there was nothing special about the actual tour experience. Pretty much like I expected any big bus tourist experience to be, fairly soulless. I had actually arranged a more private experience, but that guide canceled at the last minute and I had to pivot to this.
But, to be clear, seeing this temple at sunset is worth the journey!
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Mcass7
Mar 18, 2025
An expensive bus ride, not a tour, no guide - Site was worth the visit! Tour was not worth the money. We were promised an archeology guide to the site. I stead our guide read a few city site blurbs from a travel sales sheet and didn't even.come into the site. Was starting to worry bus wasn't going to make it back.
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Jmt5539
Nov 27, 2024
Very long drive in a... - Very long drive in a crowded bus. Too many stops to pickup other passengers-took 35 minutes. No water provided. Terrible guide with little knowledge of Sounian history. Very little time to see the Poseidon monument. Would never recommend it
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