Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Half Day Afternoon Tour
Description
This tour offers a rare combination of history, natural beauty, and expert guidance, all within a convenient half-day trip from Athens. Travel along one of Greece’s most scenic coastal routes, passing charming seaside suburbs and enjoying panoramic views of the Saronic Gulf. Explore the legendary Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, where history and mythology come to life through fascinating commentary from an expert archaeologist. The location’s dramatic cliffs and sweeping sea views provide a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos, especially if you choose the sunset option. With a zero carbon footprint, this tour offers a responsible way to experience one of Greece’s most iconic landmarks.
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Embark on a half-day trip from Athens to Cape Sounion and explore the Archaeological Site of Sounion and the iconic Temple of Poseidon. Step back into the Golden Age of Athens as your expert archaeologist guide shares stories of ancient history and mythology.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the coastal road, passing through some of Athens’ most picturesque suburbs, including Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Take in sweeping views of the Saronic Gulf as you head towards the southernmost tip of Attica.
Upon arrival at Cape Sounion, marvel at the towering cliffs and panoramic vistas of the Aegean Sea and nearby islands. Inside the archaeological site, explore the magnificent 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the mighty God of the Sea. Wander at your own pace among the well-preserved columns, a testament to the power and influence of the ancient Athenians.
The Temple of Poseidon, built in the 5th century BC, stands majestically on the cliffs of Cape Sounion overlooking the Aegean Sea. Dedicated to Poseidon, god of the sea, this ancient Doric temple once guided sailors safely home and remains a symbol of Athens' maritime power and devotion to the gods. Its impressive columns and dramatic setting make it one of Greece’s most iconic archaeological sites.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
Tour guide Katerina was great and bus driver was great. The destination was beautiful. I would only recommend since we’re at that location we could be given time to explore the little town under the site for an hour.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Cape Sounion and that Katerina and your driver helped make the experience so enjoyable. We will be delighted to share your kind words with them. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding additional time to explore the nearby village. While our half-day itinerary is carefully planned to allow enough time to visit the Temple of Poseidon and return to Athens as scheduled, we value feedback like yours and will certainly share it with our product team for future consideration. Thank you for choosing Key Tours. We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience in Greece. Kind regards, The Key Tours Team
You are basically just buying a bus ticket with this purchase, the bus doesn't make multiple stops but it's a bus there a bus back a little of knowledge from the guide on the bus but won't go up to the temple with you it's an hour and half there and an hour and a half back, 1 hour there. Super amazing temple, you do have to buy a 20e ticket. So just for transparency that's what you are buying
Beautiful ride up to Temple of Poseidon. Our guide Kat gave us interesting information on the ride up. The cost to go up to the temple was expensive for what it was but still interesting to see the temple and the views.
Bus tour was very good, but disappointing that you're not allowed to walk through the temple of Poseidon after paying 20 euros per person.
Kat was a great tour guide! Just be advised that you’re spending 3+ hours total in a bus (with amazing scenery) for 1 hr at a small site.
Pleasant bus ride with a very beautiful view. At the destination, unfortunately, there was not much to see except for the temple, for which an entrance fee was required if one wanted to visit it up close. We had only one stop instead of two as announced. Otherwise, everything was fine.
The travel there was good but the time to enjoy the sunset is too short. Arrived 6.30pm Sundown was 8.38pm and we had to be back in the car park for 8.45pm. 7 minutes to get from top of hill is insufficient if you want the sunset.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the journey to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. The coastal drive along the Athenian Riviera is one of the highlights of the excursion, and we're glad it contributed positively to your experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding the timing around sunset. Our sunset tour is designed to allow guests to experience the temple and enjoy the sunset while ensuring a timely and safe return to Athens for all participants. The departure time from the site is carefully planned based on seasonal sunset hours, traffic conditions, and the overall schedule of the excursion. While we understand that some guests would enjoy additional time after sunset, extending the stay at the site would significantly delay the return journey for the entire group. The meeting time is also established to ensure that all guests can return comfortably and on schedule. We are grateful for your feedback and pleased that you had the opportunity to witness the beauty of Cape Sounion. We hope to welcome you again on another KeyTours experience in the future. Kind regards, The KeyTours Team
Great experience. Enjoyed the bus ride (large bus with lots of space to get comfortable). Guide was knowledgeable without being overbearing. Gave good info but also didn’t overtalk. The temple was amazing and an hour was a sufficient amount of time to spend walking around. Overall my wife and I found it relaxing and enjoyable.
Dear Jeff, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon at Cape Sounion. It’s great to know that you appreciated the comfortable bus journey, the balanced and informative guidance, and of course the incredible beauty of the Temple of Poseidon. We’re especially pleased that the pace of the tour allowed you to enjoy the site comfortably and make the most of your visit. Thank you for choosing Keytours, and we hope to welcome you both again on another memorable experience in Greece! Kind regards, The Keytours Team
It was a nice experience. The view of the Poseidon temple and the sunset was very beautiful and tour guide Katerina was very good.
Dear Luc_W, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the visit to the Temple of Poseidon and the beautiful sunset at Cape Sounion. It’s also wonderful to know that Katerina helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We will be happy to share your kind words with her. Thank you for choosing Keytours, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in Greece. Kind regards, The Keytours Team
Excellent view of Agean sea all around. Sit on the right side of the bus. Unfortunately the sunset could not be observed due to cloud civer
