Athens: Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Sunset Day Trip

Discover Greece's ancient history with a half-day trip to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. Witness a stunning sunset over the Aegean Sea from the temple grounds.

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Duration 5.5 hour

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Itinerary

Experience a journey back in time with a day trip from Athens to Cape Sounion. Discover the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion, admire the fantastic scenery of the area, and witness a wonderful sunset over the Aegean Sea. Depart from a meeting point in the center of Athens and travel by comfortable bus to Cape Sounion. Learn about the mythology and history of the area during the journey. Stop at the ancient Theatre of Thorikos, the oldest preserved theater in the world. Take some time to admire the surrounding views of the area, including the historic ancient silver mines of the region. Arrive at Cape Sounion, where you will have approximately 2 hours of free time to explore the breathtaking Temple of Poseidon. Take a leisurely stroll around the temple and enjoy the stunning views of the Aegean Sea as the sun sets. Learn more about the area with an in-app audio guide (phone and headphones not included. Capture the picturesque area of Sounion during this magical time, and witness the beauty of the temple as it is bathed in golden light. Finally, relax on the return journey to Athens, with drop-off at Syntagma Square.

Highlights

Embark on a day trip and discover Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
Explore the ruins of the Theater of Thorikos, the world's oldest theater
Discover the site of the Temple of Poseidon with 2 hours of free time
Enjoy the stunning panoramic views from the southeastern peak of Cape Sounion
Experience the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea from the cape

Know before you go

Entrance to the archaeological site is free for youths up to 18 years old and students inside the European Union Reduced entrance (50% off) is valid for European Union citizens aged over 65 and students of higher education institutes outside the European Union In the winter season (1 November to 31 March) the general entrance fee to the archaeological site is €5

Includes

Round-trip transportation Archaeologist guide Audio guide app Wi-fi on the bus Basic travel insurance

Reviews from other travelers

Carlos - Brazil

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-02)

Wonderful. We were lucky enough to witness the fantastic sunset reflecting its rays on the columns of the Temple of Poseidon. There are no words to express such beauty.

Esther - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-02)

We booked this tour last-minute, and we're glad we did! With a discounted booking rate and winter rate for entry into the temple site, it was well worth the money. If you're not that interested in see (Read More)ing the temple close-up, the views from the surrounding area are honestly just as amazing (and less crowded!). Don't be surprised if the return trip runs long because of traffic.

Gloria - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-27)

This tour is excellent. I liked that we left from the Hallandri Metro station. It shorted the ride out. The meeting instructions were very clear. Our guide Cryssa was very knowledgeable and gave us a (Read More)quick lesson in Greek History. She was very clear with her instructions. And always asked if we had any questions about anything. At the end, she gave tips on where to dine Our driver was also friendly. The stops at the bakery and theatre were a great way to make the trip shorter. I’ve been twice without stops and it feels like forever. The audio guide app was nice, although with 30 people trying to download the guide at once, the wifi was slow. Otherwise, the wifi was fine. Sounion is just beautiful. It sells itself. We had plenty of time to walk around and view the site. The ride home was perfect. Quiet and relaxing It was nice that we were dropped off at Syntagma Square. I didn’t want to drive, I wanted to relax on this trip so this tour was perfect for our family.

Tina - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-04)

The tour was great! The driver was very friendly. The tour guide Vivian is a student of archeology, very knowledgeable and very nice. The sunset at the Temple of Poseidon was beautiful. I would strong (Read More)ly recommend this tour, especially to the first-time visitors.

Jeremy Justin - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-02)

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and it was an excellent tour for the money.

Nicole - Germany

4 /5

(Written on 2024-12-04)

The tour guide was great, lots of knowledge about the history of Greece. A very nice day even if the start was a bit late. Beautiful temple at sunset. Definitely recommended.

GetYourGuide traveler - Greece

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-29)

The interesting history information from the tour guide

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