Join our guided half-day tour to Cape Sounion and experience a breathtaking sunset at the unique temple of Poseidon, the God of the Seas in ancient times.
Our tour starts with a wonderful carbon-neutral drive along the Athens Riviera. During this relaxing ride with your luxury air-conditioned bus you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs, including Hellinikon Olympic complex, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza.
Arriving at the Cape Sounion, you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with its magnificent panoramic view of the Aegean Sea (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). One of its columns has graffiti left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s. Cape Sounion has long played an important part in Greek mythology and history, and the first recorded mention of it occurs in the Odyssey, as the last safe landing before Poseidon scattered the returning Greek navy. As god of the sea, Poseidon was very important for ancient Greeks, and the scale of the Temple at Cape Sounion reflects that.
After visiting the Temple, filled with the beauty, the history and the culture of this site we will wait to admire one of the most amazing sunsets you could ever imagine. And when the sun begins to slowly touch the sea it is the perfect photo shooting moment, before returning back to Athens.
Cape Sounion Sunset Tour (Unlimited Pass Only)
Benefit: Half Day Guided Tour (Booking Required)
Regular Price: Adult USD 66.16; Child USD 33.08
FAVOURITE
Attraction Highlights
- Visit the temple of Poseidon and see graffiti left by English poet Lord Byron
- Sunset guided tour to the majestic Cape Sounion
- Enjoy stunning views of the Aegean sea & its islands along the way
- Pass by some of the most expensive and highly rated areas of Athens
- Watch the breathtaking sunset
- Drive through the Greek Riviera's elegent boroughs on a carbon-neutral tour
Benefit:
Half Day Guided Tour (Booking Required)
Important Notes
Please note that the departure time will vary throughout the season.
No cancellations or amendments are permitted once your tour is confirmed
Not available on Athens Museum Pass| Address | 26 Athanasiou Diakou Str, Athens 11743, Greece |
| Collection Information | Press the BOOK NOW button for this attraction within the Smartvisit App. Once your booking is confirmed you will be issued a separate ticket under RESERVATIONS within the App to present to the attraction on arrival. |
| Phone | +30 210 9233166 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Work Hours | Monday - Saturday |
| Closed Days | Sundays; 1 May, Greek Easter, 25-26 Dec, 1 Jan, 25 March, 17 Nov |
| Website | https://keytours.gr/en/athens/sunset_tour_cape_sounion_temple_of_poseidon-306.html |
What to expect
Things to look out for
Tour Includes:
Professional and licenced guide
Transport by luxury air-conditioned bus
Whispers
All taxes
Helpful Tips
Comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses, hat and loose fitted clothing are strongly recommended.
The departure time of the tour depends on seasonality and the sunset time.
The departure time of the tour depends on seasonality and the sunset time.
Important Notes
Please note that the departure time will vary throughout the season.
No cancellations or amendments are permitted once your tour is confirmed
Not available on Athens Museum Pass| Address | 26 Athanasiou Diakou Str, Athens 11743, Greece |
| Phone | +30 210 9233166 |
| Work Hours | Monday - Saturday |
| Closed Days | Sundays; 1 May, Greek Easter, 25-26 Dec, 1 Jan, 25 March, 17 Nov |
| Website | https://keytours.gr/en/athens/sunset_tour_cape_sounion_temple_of_poseidon-306.html |
