Sunset Temple of Poseidon Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Private transport from Athens to Cape Sounion
- Guided tour of the Temple of Poseidon
- Free time to explore the archaeological site
- Enjoy the breathtaking sunset views
- Capture memorable photos of the ancient ruins
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Athens to Cape Sounion
- Guided tour of the Temple of Poseidon
- Free time to explore the archaeological site and enjoy the sunset
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens where the summer nightlife and famous beaches lie.
Pass by: Drive by Voula beach.
Pass by: Vouliagmeni is famous for the sandy beaches the luxurious hotels and, of course, for its natural lake, protected by Natura 2000.
Pass by: Drive by Varkiza.
Pass by: Drive by Anavyssos.
We will see the temple of Poseidon that dominates above the Aegean Sea and the remains of the temple Athena Souniada. Apart from the unique location and the archaeological interest, Cape Sounio is also known for its breathtaking sunset and view of the Greek Islands. It is considered as one of the most romantic places in Greece. The place Lord Byron wrote about and treasured.
Pass by: And after that we will drive back to Athens admirind the different colours of the sky and the sea...
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is wheelchair accessible.
- Service animals are allowed on this tour.
- The tour is suitable for all ages.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning sunset and ancient ruins.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as evenings can be cool near the sea.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Traveler reviews
Driving tour great experience
Great tour Did two tours back to back days with Panos. Georgia was great . The information about the history we received was phenomenal and made it really come to life with Georgia. She was very respectful and answered all questions well Panos was the driver both days as appropriate he also added great information. My husband and I felt supported and Safe as we were touring. Athens traffic is is challenging and Panos was always safe We feel like we lucked out having them help us with our tours
Private Tour Guide ensured a memorable experience of the Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon!
Highly recommend this Private 1/2 Day Tour of Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. This was our second experience with Driver / Guide Pantelis G. who again performed well! He was on time, communicated regularly, respectful, and friendly and easy to talk with, knowledgeable of tour sites, shared good recommendations for touring site (and subsequent dinner restaurants). He described towns and city projects along the way to the site with an added stop to see a warm spring lake; but ensured we reached the site well before sunset to enable hiking around site to prepare for the sunset experience. We took many wonderful sunset pictures through the temple ruins.
Trip to Temple of Poseidon
Even though we had a cloudy day the experience was excellent! The driver was so knowledgeable and told us many stories and facts about various highlights of Athens. Very interesting! He asked if we had any preferences for supper so could pick a good restaurant for later! The drive was beautiful along the Aegean Sea. We stopped at a lovely lake and a spot where we could take photos of the rocky shore. The guide was very helpful with suggestions once we reached the temple. He got our tickets plus showed us where the bathrooms and store were located. He allowed us plenty of time to explore the temple even though there was no sunset due to the cloud cover. The restaurant He picked was wonderful. The whole experience was amazing. Would recommend this driver to anyone as his personality and information about Athens was incredible!
Enlightened Conversations
We had a lovely time on our tour, our guide Aris was very knowledgeable and hospitable. I highly recommend!
Gorgeous and relaxing
A perfect capstone to our Athens vacation! The drive to the Temple alone was gorgeous, and our guide, Terry, was informative, friendly, and fun. We learned a lot about the area. The Temple of Poseidon is stunning. Terry recommended a restaurant for dinner where we had a delicious meal of fresh fish, baked feta, olives, and excellent bread. Everything was professional, comfortable, and stress-free. Highly recommended!