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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Sunset Half-Day Trip

Temple of Poseidon silhouetted against a vibrant sunset in Sounion, Greece.
Tourist watching sunset at Temple of Poseidon, Archaeological Site of Sounion, Greece.
Tourist taking selfie at Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Greece, during sunset.
Guests watching sunset over Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, Greece.

Duration

5 hr

Open today

09:00am - 06:30pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Transfers included

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    • On a 5-hour tour, drive along the stunning Athens Riviera and get ready for your archaeologist guide to bring ancient Greek myths to life right where they happened.

    • Stand at the edge of Cape Sounion where the Temple of Poseidon towers 70 meters above the Aegean sea, and catch the sun dipping into the horizon behind marble columns.

    • 5-hour tour of Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion
    • Round-trip AC coach transfers from Athens
    • English-speaking driver
    • English-speaking archaeologist guide
    • Temple of Poseidon entry tickets
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 29 countries have loved this experience

    Collin MacIsaac Monesmith

    Collin

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Very interesting information and the guide was educational! The views were spectacular and so beautiful...the temple itself is breathtaking and so is the sunset. Definitely recommend!
    Andrea Malandrino

    Andrea

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Beautiful experience, outstanding guide, breathtaking views--absolutely recommended. I recommend getting temple tickets before arriving.
    Sandra Solway

    Sandra

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Communication was confusing - given two different pick up locations so had to go to the office to clarify the day before. The trip itself was long but you got to see the coast and various holiday resorts outside of Athens. More information along the route about these would be good. No stops on the way - it was a long wait for the actual sunset before rushing to leave on the coach again. Only seating was in the Temple restaurant which was very basic, busy and expensive. Overall not a bad excursion but not the best.
    ANA MARIA MARTINEZ BLANCO

    Ana

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The experience went well but we could not go through the coast road because of the fires. I think they should have warned us earlier so that we could have made our own decision.
    Beatrice Monika Haas

    Beatrice

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Pick up point easily to found, very nice, helpfull guide ( Sotris and Co-guide and driver) , good informations: a very nice trip for sunset -lovers.
  • Temple of Poseidon

    Monday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Thursday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Friday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Saturday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
  • What to bring

    • Bring along your sunglasses, hat, and water bottle for a comfortable experience.
    • Wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

    Accessibility

    • The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
    • This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Please note that entry to the Temple of Poseidon is not included in the ticket and must be paid for separately at the site.

    Departure times for Cape Sounion sunset tour 2025-26:

    April 2025:

    • Omonoia Square: 4pm
    • Old Parliament: 4:15pm
    • Melina Mercouri/Plaka: 4:30pm

    May to August 2025:

    • Omonoia Square: 4:30pm
    • Old Parliament: 4:45pm
    • Melina Mercouri/Plaka: 5pm

    September 2025:

    • Omonoia Square: 4pm
    • Old Parliament: 4:15pm
    • Melina Mercouri/Plaka: 4:30pm

    October 2025:

    • Omonoia Square: 3pm
    • Old Parliament: 3:15pm
    • Melina Mercouri/Plaka: 3:30pm

    November 2025 to February 2026:

    • Omonoia Square: 2pm
    • Old Parliament: 2:15pm
    • Melina Mercouri/Plaka: 2:30pm
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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