Excursions & day trips

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon half-day afternoon tour from Athens

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£46.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Daily

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 4 hours

Instant confirmation

Entrance fees included

Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy beautiful views of Saronic Gulf and its islands
Pass by some of the most expensive and highly rated areas of Athens
See the Hellinikon Olympic complex
Discover the Temple of Poseidon

What to expect

If you're looking to explore Attika beyond Athens, you'll appreciate this great half-day tour, complete with stunning views and world-class Greek ruins.

Your tour will kick off with a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. On your way to the famous Cape Sounion, you will pass through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza).

The Cape's Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea. Take in the magnificent view across the Aegean. Сonsidered one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world, it stretches all the way to Kea and the Peloponnese.

The Temple of Poseidon was built in 44 B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing. One of the columns has a graffito left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s. There is a lot more to say about this picturesque site, but it's better to see once there than hear it a hundred times.

What's included

Entrance fees of the Temple of Poseidon
Transport by luxury bus
Pick up service
Professional and licensed guide
All taxes

What's not included

Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses

Where

EO91, Lavreotiki 195 00, Greece

Meeting point:

The lobby of your hotel in Athens or tour operator's office.

What to remember

Know in advance:

In order to communicate your hotel location and schedule the pickup time, please contact the local tour operator with the contact details on your voucher
Please print out your voucher and bring it with you

Provider

Key Tours Greece

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Svetlana
From Germany - March 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anonymous
From Italy - March 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Buona l’organizzazione, ho contattato la key tour via mail e mi ha fornito il luogo, vicino al mio Hotel dove trovarci per poi partire con il pullman. ...
Anonymous
From Italy - October 2022

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Guida molto preparata e attenta alle aspettative dei partecipanti. Capo Sunio molto bello anche se molto affollato!
Anonymous
- April 2018

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Llevaba años queriendo ir, ha sido un sueño hecho realidad
Anonymous
- April 2018

Great
Overall rated
4/5

offert en cadeau à Noel - mes parents étaient ravis :)
Anonymous
From United States of America - March 2018

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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