Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comCape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
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Take your own postcard-perfect snaps of Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon on a scenic afternoon trip from Athens. Cape Sounion is only 45 miles (70 kilometers) from Athens, making it the perfect lazy afternoon destination.
The road to Cape Sounion passes the idyllic beaches of the Saronic Gulf - Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza - as well as countless caves. The ancient Greeks certainly knew how to choose a temple location, as Cape Sounion is a remarkable site. The Cape's Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea, a gleaming white beacon for ancient (as well as modern) travelers along this dangerous stretch of coast.
The view across the Aegean is magnificent, extending all the way to Kea and the Peloponnese on a clear day. 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.
This is a great half-day tour option if you're looking to explore Greece beyond Athens, complete with stunning views and world-class Greek ruins.
Hotel pickup is available, please click on 'View Map' below for full list of hotels included.
- Four-hour afternoon tour to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon from Athens
- Stunning coastal views
- Famous ruins of the Temple of Poseidon
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected Athens hotels
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Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion Greece
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November to March:
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Departure Point: Selected Athens hotels or Hotel Amalia on Syntagma Square Departure Time: 2:00pm Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Local taxes
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
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Sounion was a great trip. Definitely worth a half day trip from Athens by bus. Read more ›
Anonymous, United States of America, June 2009
This was a beautiful and scenic excursion. On the way up to Cape Sounion, it would be best to sit on ... Read more ›
Anonymous, Canada, November 2009
