Temple of Poseidon and Cape of Sounion private sunset Tour
Description
Let us drive you through the idyllic Athenian Riviera with the sandy beaches and picturesque seaside villages. Enjoy a unique slice of the Mediterranean coastline and see a mind-blowing Sunset with Temple of Poseidon in the background.
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Itinerary
After picking you up from you preferred location we travel through the coastal road of the Athenian Riviera. You will pass through beautiful landscapes, beaches and marinas.
Lake Vouliagmeni ("Sunken Lake") is an environmental gem- lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni, Greece. The surrounding rocks and the green-turquoise water makes it an amazing lanscape. We stop for quick photos with the lake in the background.
After traveling for a few kilometres through the South Coast and the Athenian Riviera, you will be bedazzled by the famous landscapes which surround Sounion. Sounion (or Sunium) was an important ancient Greek religious sanctuary dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. Spectacularly located on a promontory in southern Attica, the site is dominated by the temple of Poseidon perched 70 meters above the sea on the cliff edge. Sounion is the setting for several episodes in Greek mythology, and is specifically mentioned as a place of religious significance in Homer’s Odyssey. In some myths, this is also the spot where the Athenian king Aegeus threw himself into the sea in despair upon having sighted the black sail of his son Theseus’ ship returning from Crete after his battle with the Minotaur.
The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. A Doric temple, it overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at a height of almost 60 metres (200 ft).
After walking around the Cape Sounion and admiring the Temple of Poseidon you will enjoy one of the most magnificent sunsets of your lifetime.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The driver will be 15 min prior departure in front of your accommodation or your preferred pick up location. Please enter your pick up location, email or mobile phone so we can be in touch.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(39)
The experience was beautiful. Alice was our lead guide and she was very sweet and charismatic. Initially I was not convinced about the 20 euro charge for the temple. But after I saw the sunset, it was totally worth it. I recommend getting there at 6:30 and getting a seat behind the temple. It does get crowded fast. Worth the journey.
One of the most beautiful spots in the world. Very surreal experience. Our guide Akis was fantastic a lot of great conversation and very proud Greece citizen. He told us a lot about the scenery, culture, and way of life here.
A perfect getaway from the center! We booked this as a private tour, and it exceeded our expectations. The vehicle was excellent, the driver was professional and friendly, and we had an amazing time throughout the journey. Thank you very much for everything. We look forward to joining more of your tours in the future!
We had an amazing experience! The vehicle was a comfortable white Mercedes with air conditioning, making the journey very enjoyable. Our driver was excellent and even offered us a complimentary beer at the Temple, which was a lovely surprise. The audio guide was also very informative and enhanced the experience. The only suggestion for improvement would be to include a beach stop in the itinerary or let guests know in advance if one is available. Other than that, everything was perfect. Thank you very much! We would happily recommend this tour.
Very enjoyable day. Great service. Amazing place.
The driver never showed up, and when we contacted the company, they could not find our reservation even under the reservation number provided. This was supposed to be a private tour for four, and ended up being a cruddy tour on a bus with 50 other people where the four of us could not even sit together. Very frustrating. Company barely refunded any money. Terrible experience
Excellent service and very nice attention
Absolutely scammy operator. They sent a beaten up little Skoda Octavia yellow cab with prominent smoke stains and clearly a local cab driver, and mentioned that the promised private minivan was broken. When Viator contacted them, they mentioned that they sent a "limo" car. Avoid this tour at all costs.
Easy to book on the website. Several pick-up points in Athens. Everything was perfectly organized, no problems boarding the bus. We took the excursion to Cape Sounion and also to the Peloponnese. The guides were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. Highly recommended at a very competitive price.
Costas was an excellent guide. The trip along the Aegean Riviera was wonderful. Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon was amazing.
