Athens · TEMPLE OF POSEIDON TOURS
The coast road runs an hour and a half south to a headland with Doric columns on it and open sea on three sides. Almost everything here is timed to the sunset. These 15 compare pickup points, what else gets bolted on — Vouliagmeni, a swim, dinner by the water — and what each costs.
Athens to Cape Sounion at sunset for the Temple of Poseidon, with an archaeologist guide, audio app, and free time for photos.
“Informative and beautiful experience at the Temple of Poseidon at sunset.”
Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion for Poseidon Temple ruins and a sunset viewpoint, with a 6-language audio guide.
“Absolutely perfect! The guide was very kind, knowledgable, and made sure everyone was accounted for. She also made sure everyone had the audio guides and could find the right language. The bus ride is approx 1 h and 30 min depending on traffic! I’d recommend going to the gift shop before going up to the temple as it gets busy. Gorgeous sunset and easy ride! Definitely worth the price!”
Half-day Athens tour to Cape Sounion with hotel pickup, Riviera drive, Lake Vouliagmeni, beach break, and Poseidon sunset views.
“Great guides. Excellent tour. They picked us on on time and were very attentive. The tour was on time.”
Small-group Cape Sounion tour from Athens with Vouliagmeni Lake photos, Anavyssos swim, and the Temple of Poseidon at sunset.
“great guide, Lily, she was very knowledgeable. beach stop was good, if you order food at the beach bar, be aware, huge portions. Temple was busy but everyone seemed to find a great spot for pictures . would highly recommend this tour”
Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon from Athens, with an air-conditioned bus along the Greek Riviera, audio guide app, and free time onsite.
“Driver was adept under heavy traffic and managing the windy road. Guide was knowledgeable and gave insights on the surrounding area, as well as the site. She Alo had a good sense of humor. we really enjoyed the trip and the beauty throughout the tour. Recommended.”
Half-day Athens trip to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with expert myth stories and optional sunset views over the Aegean.
“It is one of the nicest excursions someone can take from Athens. The view from the temple is breathtaking and it worths to visit. The bus driver, Yiannis, was polite and very careful on the road. Our tour guide, Katerina, was very informative and with a great sense of humor. Also, the bus was clean. The only downside was the entrance fee to the temple, which costs €20. I would recommend this trip could include a stop for a swim in the sea, which truly worth it!”
Skip-the-line Acropolis plus Cape Sounion views, hotel pickup by Mercedes, and a full Athens highlights route in 8 to 9 hours.
“Great tour, we got to see and wander around so many beautiful and historic sites. It was a very warm day Andreas was proactive directing us in ways that tended to keep us cooler and hydrated. The temple of Poseidon was a stand out site and it was not crowded and the views were outstanding. I would highly recommend this tour as an excellent way to see a lot and the skip the line service is highly recommended. Also, Andreas was great, very knowledgeable and excellent to have as a guide.”
Private Cape Sounion sunset with Athens Riviera drive, Poseidon Temple photos, wine, and a seaside dinner with door-to-door transfers.
“Know that if you book the elevated dining experience, it is not at Cape Sunio, it is back in the city.”
Half-day Cape Sounion tour from Athens with Temple of Poseidon ticket, hotel pickup, and Athenian Riviera views.
“Informative, and easy way to see the temple. Really lovely experience with a great guide. Thank you, Rose!”
Private day trip from Athens to Lake Vouliagmeni thermal spa and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, with pickup and gift.
“Our day with George was wonderful! Picked us up on time at our Airbnb and was so informative! Knew so much about the history and the modern day of Greece. He took us to the Lake (which was a tad cool in mid November). He suggested a great fish restaurant at the waters edge and then ended our site seeing at the Temple of Poseidon. We leaved so much!”
Bus sunset tour to Cape Sounion: Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera drive, multilingual audio, 3 pick-up points. Entry extra.
“The tour guide stephanos was very friendly and knowledgeable and eager to help everyone on the tour. The bus left on time, easy to find at our departing station. The sunset was beautiful we had great weather, equally good in or out of the grounds so don't feel like you have to pay for entry, but we did and it was worth it! Top tip: sit on right side of the bus for sea views on the way there. Sit on the left on the way back to continue watching the sunset over the sea on the way back.”
A two-day Athens value ticket plus the Cape Sounion sunset. Ride the blue hop-on-hop-off bus and see Poseidon on the cliffs.
“The system was easy to follow. Most of the drivers were quite helpful. It was handy to have guides at some of the stops.”
Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon from Athens, with stops at Thorikos Theater, silver mines, and an audio guide app plus round-trip bus.
“Very pleasant trip. The guide was very sweet and made sure for a enjoyable trip. Some extra trip to an ancient theater and mine and the guide explains very well about the history. Thanks!!”
Cape Sounion at sunset, Greek coffee and bougatsa, an Athenian Riviera coastal drive, and a summer swim stop, all in about 6 hours.
“A fun, satisfying tour. Fotis is a friendly, enthusiastic, excellent guide, whose deep personal connection with the area makes for insightful commentary and provides the opportunity for unique, off-the-beaten path stops for food, sights and swimming. An interesting, relaxing, pleasant experience.”
Sunset drive from Athens to Cape Sounion for the Temple of Poseidon, with an archaeologist escort and time to explore.
“Guide talked about surrounding things the whole trip, the area we passed through, the construction sites, kiosks, public beaches, sea bass fishing. It would improve if Guide said more about Poseidon, construction of temple, why it is in ruins etc, a history would have been good. Even where is the best place to be when sun sets, at the temple or on the hill beside it? Guide was really nice.”
Every kind of day out from the city, and the best of each.
