Athens, Greece Sunset Day Tour: Cape Sounion + Temple of Poseidon (English Tour)

Itinerary details

Join us for a half-day trip to Cape Sounion and enjoy a breathtaking sunset at the unique Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the ancient Greek god of the sea. Our journey begins with a picturesque, carbon-neutral tour of the Athens Riviera. Travel in a luxurious air-conditioned coach and enjoy magnificent views of the Saronic Gulf on a relaxing ride past some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs, including the Hellinikon Olympic Complex, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza. Our professional tour escort will bring the area’s rich history and fascinating legends to life. Discover the important role Cape Sounion has played in Greek mythology and history. Upon arriving at Cape Sounion, explore the Temple of Poseidon at your own pace and admire panoramic views of the Aegean Sea (on clear days, you can see up to seven islands). One of the temple’s columns bears graffiti left by Lord Byron in the early 19th century. Cape Sounion has long played an important role in Greek mythology and history, with its earliest mention appearing in the Odyssey as the last safe landing place before Poseidon scattered the returning Greek fleet. As the god of the sea, Poseidon was very important to the ancient Greeks, and the scale of the temple at Cape Sounion reflects this. As the day draws to a close, get ready for a spectacular sunset. Watch the sun slowly sink into the sea, painting the sky in vivid colors—a wonderful opportunity to capture unforgettable photos. This trip perfectly combines history, culture and natural beauty, making it an ideal escape from the bustle of the city. Return to Athens content and full of memories. Duration: 4 hours

Important notes

Please note: Departure time depends on the season and sunset time. See the confirmation for details. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: at your own expense Lunch: at your own expense Dinner: at your own expense

Accommodation

None

Attraction details

Temple of Poseidon

Temple of Poseidon

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Greece’s most famous sea god temple is the Temple of Poseidon, located at Cape Sounion (Sounion), at the southernmost tip of the Attica Peninsula, south of Athens and 70 kilometers from the city center. The Temple of Poseidon is a classical structure dedicated to Poseidon, the sea god in ancient Greek mythology. Europe has two famous Temple of Poseidon sites. Built in 444 BC, it is the same age as the famous Parthenon in Athens.