DAY TRIP FROM ATHENS
Athens, and the days beyond it.
The 15 most popular cape sounion day trips in Athens, gathered in one place. What each one actually involves, how long it runs, what it costs and who to book it with.
Half-day Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon at sunset, with an archaeologist guide, free time, and a scenic Riviera bus ride.
Most Popular“it was great . Guide Vassilis was great. Lot of stories he kept all of us entertained.”
Cape Sounion sunset with Poseidon Temple ruins and a 6-language audio guide. Air-conditioned bus, photo stops, and scenic Riviera drive.
“Really enjoyed this tour . It was a lovely drive along the Athens riviera and we had enough time at the Temple of Poseidon . The sunset wasn’t great due to cloud but we did have some blue sky and lovely light for photos . Our guide was really excellent . Gave enough information and…”
Half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with coastal Riviera stops, Lake Vouliagmeni, and sunset option.
“This was an amazing afternoon. Nice drive from Athens and the views on arrival were breathtaking!! Plenty of time to wander and look at the beautiful site. I had a meal at the restaurant which was delicious and not expensive!! The tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. A trip I’m glad I went on!!!”
Half-day Cape Sounion tour from Athens: Vouliagmeni Lake views, a beach swim, and a guided Temple of Poseidon sunset on the cliffs.
“Had a great morning! The minibus is great and even has little USB ports so you can charge your phone.”
Sunset bus tour from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with coastal Riviera views, live archaeologist guide, and onboard WiFi.
“Melissa - our tour guide was excellent. The bus journey was comfortable and Melissa’s commentary during the bus ride kept us entertained. Capes union was beautiful, unfortunately it was cloudy so we couldn’t see the sunset. But we were blessed with a brilliant rainbow! Would highly recommend!”
See the Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion from Athens with an archaeologist guide, coastal bus ride, and optional sunset.
“Artemis was an excellent guide: giving interesting facts and tips not just about this tour, but other places, too. The drive along the coast was spectacular. And the Temple at sunset was breathtaking!!”
Private Mercedes day from Athens to the Acropolis and Cape Sounion, with skip-the-line options, hotel pickup, and big sea views.
“We had one full day to see all the important sites in Athens and this was the way to go! Andreas was professional, interesting, educated, and we got a real sense of day to day life in Athens, not to mention a good historical perspective. He drove safely in a beautiful comfortable car, stopped for…”
Private Cape Sounion sunset at Poseidon’s Temple with wine, seaside dinner, and hotel pickup. Entrance ticket extra; timing varies by season.
“We loved the Cape Sounion sunset tour with Alex. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience easy and enjoyable. Seeing the Temple of Poseidon at sunset was absolutely stunning — the views over the Aegean were unforgettable. A real highlight of our trip and highly recommended”
Half-day Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour from Athens with hotel pickup, scenic Riviera drive, and a guided visit with entry included.
“It was a long ride both ways (it was scenic from the bus, for the most part) for a one hour tour of Poseidon temple. A bit of a long car ride for a quick view and tour.”
Private Athens day trip to Lake Vouliagmeni thermal waters and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, with pickup and a food gift.
“Amazing day! Our best day here so far! Theo was amazing and had lots of spots for pictures, coffee and lunch! He was on time, knowledgeable about the places we were touring and everything in between. The lake was very relaxing. We paid to upgrade for loungers and had almost 2hrs to swim, chill, and…”
Cape Sounion sunset tour from Athens by air-conditioned bus with audio in 6 languages, a Lake Vouliagmeni photo stop, and the Temple of Poseidon.
“Could have provided a confirming message with the pick up time. It was buried in the details. Could have provided live description of what we were seeing along the more than one hr journey. Instead we were given an audio box and told listen to 17-21, etc. Then the guide would I terrupt our listening…”
Hop on Athens Blue bus for 2 days, then ride to Cape Sounion for a sunset beside the Temple of Poseidon.
“The travel time to Poseidon Temple was very entertaining and passed fast. the views through the road are beautiful. the temple itself was spectacular, the views of the sea, and the sunset are amazing.”
Cape Sounion at sunset from Athens with round-trip bus, an archaeologist guide, and an audio guide app. Temple views plus myths.
“It was a brilliant trip. Great guide and unbelievable sunset. Do not miss this if you are in Athens!”
Sunset from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon with an archaeologist escort, scenic Riviera drive, and photo time.
“The tour was great for someone who wants to get to and from but have free time in between, as we were free to chart our own course on arrival. The location was stunning and we had enough time to grab a bite to eat and to walk around.”
Private Cape Sounion trip from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon, with coastal photo stops, flexible food breaks, and sunset timing.
“Fabulous trip. Had a wonderful time to and from Cape Sunion with our driver Theo. His passion for and knowledge of his country was fully apparent. We appreciated the narrative and impromptu side trip to Lake Vouliagmeni to explore more of the beautiful areas outside of central Athens. What a great way to spend our…”
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