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Temple of Poseidon: Sounion's Ancient Marvel
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Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
Explore the majestic Temple of Poseidon with a luxury private tour. Discover ancient history, stunning sunsets, and travel in style.
Explore the majestic Temple of Poseidon with a luxury private tour. Discover ancient history, stunning sunsets, and travel in style.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos) - This highway leads travelers to the Temple of Poseidon, offering views of the Athens Riviera.
- Limni Vouliagmenis - Located in the Vouliagmeni area, this lake in Athens is a perfect spot for a photo stop.
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Varkiza - A charming coastal city with stunning views, ideal for capturing beautiful photos.
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- Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos) - This highway leads travelers to the Temple of Poseidon, offering views of the Athens Riviera.
- Limni Vouliagmenis - Located in the Vouliagmeni area, this lake in Athens is a perfect spot for a photo stop.
- Varkiza - A charming coastal city with stunning views, ideal for capturing beautiful photos.
- Temple of Poseidon - Dating back to the 5th century B.C., this temple dedicated to Poseidon, the God of the Ocean and brother of Zeus, is situated in the area of Sounion, also known as Athenas Sounias. According to historical accounts by Homer, who authored the Iliad and Odyssey, visitors can spend approximately 2 hours exploring the Temple of Poseidon and enjoying the breathtaking sunset and views. The driver guide will provide all the historical insights about the Temple of Poseidon.
- Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos) - The return journey takes us back to the starting point in Athens, whether it be the airport or port.
- Glyfada Beach - Renowned as one of the finest beaches in Athens!
- Limanaki Beach - On the way to the Temple of Poseidon, this spot offers a fantastic photo opportunity of the Athens Riviera.
- Akti Vouliagmenis - A delightful stop for photos.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Booster seat
- Air conditioned Luxury Vehicle
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- Luxury Vehicle Limo Or Mini Van
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Booster seat
- Air conditioned Luxury Vehicle
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- Luxury Vehicle Limo Or Mini Van
What's Not Included
- Tickets for the Temple of Poseidon
- Licensed tour guide to accompany you into archeological sites
- Airport pick up comes with additional cost
- Gratuities and tips not included kindly up to the customers
- Dinner
- Tickets for the Temple of Poseidon
- Licensed tour guide to accompany you into archeological sites
- Airport pick up comes with additional cost
- Gratuities and tips not included kindly up to the customers
- Dinner
Additional Information
The Temple of Poseidon, often referred to as the second Acropolis of Athens, is situated in the Sounion area. This temple, dedicated to the god of all seas, waters, and oceans, Poseidon, who is second in power only to Zeus, has stood since the 5th century B.C. Visitors can spend about an hour here, enjoying both the sunset and the magnificent Temple of…
The Temple of Poseidon, often referred to as the second Acropolis of Athens, is situated in the Sounion area. This temple, dedicated to the god of all seas, waters, and oceans, Poseidon, who is second in power only to Zeus, has stood since the 5th century B.C. Visitors can spend about an hour here, enjoying both the sunset and the magnificent Temple of Poseidon. An English-speaking driver/guide will provide all the necessary information. The Athenians constructed this temple in gratitude to Poseidon for favorable winds during their naval battles against the Persians. Join the tour with our driver/guide, who will share the history from its origins. Our luxurious fleet of Mercedes Benz Limousines or V-Class vehicles ensures a unique experience.
Location
Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
Avenue of Poseidon
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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(14 Ratings)
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Christine_k
May 25, 2026
Book It! - I am an idiot and accidentally booked this for the wrong date (on a cruise - booked for a day we were in a different city - oops). Kostas was so understanding and worked with me to reschedule for the correct date! He was also incredibly knowledgeable and a great guide, answering our questions about the areas we passed through on the way to the Temple as well as our questions about the Temple itself.
The van was clean and luxurious, and since the Temple is quite a drive from the cruise port in Athens, I highly recommend any fellow cruisers to book a comfortable ride like this. Absolutely worth every penny!
Thank you Kostas!!
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Joyful28
Apr 22, 2026
Trip to San Sounion - Dennis was an amazing host for the day! He was friendly and informative and easy to understand. He took great care of us from start to finish! Highly recommend!
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Dean_c
Nov 8, 2025
Amazing temple and beautiful coastal view - Temple of Poseidon is amazing. The trip took about one hour and half to get there. The temple closes at 3:20pm during the winter time. If you got plenty of time in Athens and wanted to get out of the city for a few hours, this trip should be a good option while you would appreciate the coastal view as well. Our guide Kostas was friendly and shared quite a lot of Athens history and culture. Riding the luxury minivan was pleasant for us.
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Threebs33
Oct 1, 2025
Temple of Poseidon - Kostas was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. We had a great excursion to the Temple of Poseidon at sunset, great food on his recommendation and a lot of fun!
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H4401rymollyg
Sep 23, 2025
Athens sightseeing - Kostas was wonderful. This is definitely the way to book an excursion with luxury, flexibility and comfort where we have a say in the itinerary. avoid the big buses with strict time schedules and an overcrowded bus.
We had such a great experience we reached out to Kostas again on short notice to transport us to lake vouliagmeni to spend the day and he made it happen!! Thanks again Kostas!!!
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Analia
Sep 22, 2025
Nick is an excellent guide. His knowledge enriched the tour. We enjoyed the views. We had dinner at a good restaurant.. - Excelent guide, panoramic views , we get to know many beautiful places thank to Nick’s knowledge. We could admire the Poseidon Temple.
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Stephaniebl1314cp
Sep 2, 2025
Remarkable - Amazing! Our driver Kostas was fantastic. Can’t say enough. The drive and stops were perfect. Everything we could expect and more. Stopped for dinner after and had a great meal.
Kostas was full of knowledge and helped us with some Greek language. Great time. Would highly recommend and will ask for him to take us anywhere 😊💕
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Sophiabp8541ou
Sep 2, 2025
Great Experience! - Kostas was amazing, personable, let us take our time and very informative. The drive to and from Poseidon’s temple was comfortable. I would recommend to others.
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R7951ucamberj
Sep 2, 2025
The best private tours in Athens! - Kostas is one of the best things we found in Athens! This was our second private tour with him and the most amazing experience. He is knowledgeable, and customizes your tour for your liking. We feel like we have a friend in Athens now! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a private tour with a first class professional!
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Regina
Aug 21, 2025
Such a fun day with Kostos! Sites, Food, and Fun! - Kostos filled our day with song, humor, sites, and great local food! We got out of the city and saw all the beaches, ruins, and enjoyed a wonderful day! Cannot recommend highly enough.
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