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Cape Sounion Sunset: Athenian Riviera Tour
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185 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
- Professional archaeologist on the bus
- Audio guide app
- Air-conditioned luxury bus with Wi-Fi
- 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
- 1 hour free time inside the archaeological site
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 - 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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Kellie_s
Jul 23, 2025
We arrived about 1.5 hrs... - We arrived about 1.5 hrs prior to sunset. There is a restaurant and gift shop at the entrance. The cost of 20 euro per person to get to the temple of Poseidon was not included in the tour price. Katarina, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The sunset was beautiful!
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Cindy_c
Jul 13, 2025
Beautiful site! Worth the trip - We just wanted to visit the Temple of Poseidon and watch the sunset and this is exactly what we needed. We just needed a ride there and this was much cheaper than taking a taxi there and back to Athens. We sat in a comfortable bus with AC. The tour guide told us facts about places we passed by and some myths about the temple. We were on our own to explore when we got to the temple and we were fine with that. Keep in mind that admission inside the temple was not included in this trip, you would have to pay when you get there. The temple itself and sunset was beautiful but like any other tourist place, there was many people. We had about 2 hours at the site and decided to eat at the restaurant there. The ride back was fine and offered to drop off at three different points. Would recommend if you would want to visit the temple during sunset
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Trip828310
May 21, 2025
Great tour - Good to have live commentary from a knowledgeable guide. We were lucky to get a good sunset. It would have been nice to also have an option of paying an add on for a guided tour of the site.
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Adelmog122
May 8, 2025
Great charm at sunset - Few remains left but enough to make the charm spectacular at sunset. From the top of the cliff dominates the Aegean Sea
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Yamini_k
May 19, 2025
Comfortable trip to the Cape for a sunset experience - The bus ride was comfortable and there was enough time at the Cape to explore and take in the views. The temple itself isn't much but the views from the Cape are lovely and we were able to watch the sun-set over the blue waters. So it is recommended only for the beautiful landscapes and the lovely views.
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Susanne
May 11, 2025
Magic place - If you once visit Athens and like both beautiful scenery and ancient ruins, Cape Sunion is an extra plus. Visit the place to witness the sunset. You will not be disappointed!
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Bridget_s
Jul 6, 2025
Meh - The tour bus on the way there was very warm - the a/c not strong enough for a bus full of people on a hot day. The bus loads in an unorganized and hasty fashion and our family didn’t get to sit by each other. The tour guide was a nice enough guy, but the tour talk was not interesting and he really only talked about some points of interest while driving out of Athens. As for the Temple area, it’s a beautiful view and sunset but you’re there for almost 3 hours and there’s a lot of people there and not many places to sit except on sharp uneven rocks. There was no working bathroom on the tour bus and the bathrooms were out of order at the Temple site. We basically had to “hold it” for 6 hours. The driver did stop on way home at a restaurant and told us we could go there. The temple is cool but if you see other temples and going to see the beach or water / sunset elsewhere you don’t have to go to this one. I don’t feel it was worth the money, but it’s not so expensive that I feel completely ripped off, either. I wouldn’t recommend as a must do at all.
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Marcijb
May 31, 2025
Awesome sights; beautiful sunset - Guide was no engaging and welcoming. First words were ‘you may not eat or drink alcohol on the bus’. Ok… that is the tule? But it would have been nice to welcome us, introduce himself, then give us the rules.
Also, suggesting a sweater or jacket in case of windy, cool weather would have been nice.
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Erika_k
Jul 16, 2025
Inaccurate - Cannot review because the information in the posting was inaccurate and caused us to miss our tour. I am still seeking a refund.
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Hugo_d
Jun 11, 2025
A waste of time - If you're short on time and don't like wasting money, I strongly suggest you don't book this. The guides are the only good thing about this tour, being very kind. Apart from that, you're paying for a very expensive bus trip. The said "air-conditioner" must be the friends we made along the way, because everyone was sweating the whole way there. The wifi didn't work for half of the trip, had to keep reconnecting. You couldn't understand anything the guide was saying from the back of the bus, so even the bus description has flaws. You then get to the temple, and get informed that you'll have to go to a ticket office and pay another 20€ for the ticket to enter. The tour description says that to have the ticket included you have to "select the option" (which is written in small letters so most of us will miss that part), which wasn't presented at any point. In any case, it's, saying the least, immoral to sell a "Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience" which translates into a very expensive bus trip. Wasting our afternoon sure was an experience, and there were the temple and the sunset, just not provided by them. We ended up seing the sunset and the temple from the distance.
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