Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Tour
guarantee
4 hours
pick up
- Architecture Tours in Athens
- Audio Guided Tours in Athens
- Cultural & Theme Tours in Athens
- Historical & Heritage Tours in Athens
- Night Tours in Athens
- Sightseeing Tours in Athens
- Tours in Athens
- Adventurous in Athens
- Famous in Athens
- Historical in Athens
- Most visited in Athens
- Original in Athens
- Private in Athens
- Quirky in Athens
- Recommended in Athens
- Romantic in Athens
- Couple in Athens
- Family in Athens
- Kids in Athens
- Seniors in Athens
- Single in Athens
- Outdoor in Athens
Our tour starts with a wonderful 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 a 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 from 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 moment for a glass of wine, before returning back to your hotel.
Included
Entrance fees of the Temple of Poseidon
Professional and licenced guide
Transport by luxury air conditioned bus
Hotel pick up / drop off service
One glass of wine per adult
All Fees and Taxes
Entry/Admission - Temple of Poseidon
Excluded
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Attention
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.