Overview
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4 hours
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Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion. Where the white marble pillars of the Temple Of Poseidon stand.
On the way you will have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore.
After visiting the Temple Of Poseidon you will have free time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dates that the tour does not operate are : National Public Holidays 1 Jan Sun New Year's Day -6 Jan Fri Epiphany -27 Feb Mon Orthodox Ash Monday-25 Mar Sat Independence Day-14 Apr Fri Orthodox Good Friday-16 Apr Sun Orthodox Easter Sunday-17 Apr Mon Orthodox Easter Monday-1 May Mon Labour Day-4 Jun Sun Orthodox Pentecost-5 Jun Mon Orthodox Whit Monday-15 Aug Tue Assumption Day-28 Oct Sat Ochi Day-25 Dec Mon Christmas Day-26 Dec Tue 2nd Day of Christmas
What To Expect
Athens Riviera is the coastal area in the southern suburbs of Athens, Greece from Piraeus to Sounio.It is located about 16 km (9.9 mi) from downtown Athens stretching from the southern suburbs of Athens to the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounio.
Sounio
Cape Sounion is one of the most impressive seafront locations not to miss during your vacation in Athens, as it is only located about 70 minutes away from the city by car. The splendid rocky promontory that rises out of the Aegean is the place where the Temple of Poseidon, one of the most significant archeological sites in Greece can be found.
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Cape Sounio
Pickup included
What‘s Included
English Speaking Guide
Hotel pick-up & drop off
Tips
Personal expenses
Entrance fees
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Happy camper
Caroline M,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Really enjoyed this tour. Too bad we had an overcast day … but you get what you get. Still it was amazing to see and the views of the ocean en route were great. Kudos to our guide who had a bilingual group ( Fr/en). And well done to our driver on those hairpin turns and dealing with the traffic. . Hotel pick up and drop off great. Worth the trip just for the experience!
Ruined Our Evening
Eric S,May 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00They forgot to pick us up. Very irresponsible and unprofessional. We waited at the designated area in the hot sun for over an hour. Ruined the evening.
Excellent sunset on the last day of 2024
Mala A,Jan 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The drive to the cape return is 3 hours. Was good to see the sunset on a clear day and on the last day of 2024. The bus picks up people at designated spots and there are several stops on the way back. The guide was informative and would point out stuff to us which wasn't part of the tour. Great that it wasn't a very long tour.
Place of the gods
AirJo1966,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You should bring enough time for the Temple of Poseidon as it is quite a large complex. The temple itself is perched high above the Mediterranean with a great all-round view. You can easily imagine how the ancient Greeks used to live here.Unfortunately, this impressive complex is already closed at sunset and you are promptly asked to leave by the staff. Below the bay there are some good seafood restaurants. The journey is also spectacular because you are mostly on the coast.
Lovely introduction to Greece
Debra A,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00We really enjoyed the timing of the sunset tour. The ruins are definitely highlighted with the sunset as a dramatic backdrop.
Beautiful
Dale T,Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the long drive. The bus was comfortable and the views along the coast were amazing. Everyone was very nice and accommodating.
Beautiful temple, and great drive from Athens
Catherine M,May 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The temple was great and the drive there was lovely. The guide (Niki?) was okay but not overly engaging. It sounded like she was reading from a script. The view was spectacular, but unfortunately we went on an evening with lots of clouds. It would be breathtaking on a clear evening.
Really Fun Experience
Rebeca A,Aug 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Really fun experience! The tour guide and driver were great. Going in the evening (530pm tour) is the way to go for the full sunset timeframe.
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