Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour blends natural beauty, ancient history, and eco-conscious travel into one unforgettable experience. You'll journey along the stunning Athens Riviera, taking in coastal views of the Saronic Gulf while relaxing in a modern, air-conditioned bus with your carbon footprint fully offset. At Cape Sounion, stand before the legendary Temple of Poseidon, perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. As the sun sets, watch the sky explode in brilliant colors, creating one of Greece’s most iconic and romantic landscapes. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you’ll uncover myths and secrets from antiquity, making this more than just a sightseeing trip—it’s a deep dive into the heart of Greek heritage. The tour concludes shortly after the sunset, leaving you with lasting memories of this magical moment.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The departure time is dependent on the season and the sunset time:
April 1 - August 22 at 5:00 P.M.
August 23 - October 25 at 4:00 P.M.
October 26 - January 31 at 3:00 P.M.
February 1 - February 22 at 3:30 P.M.
February 23 - March 31 at 4:00 P.M.
Kindly note that you should be at the activity provider's office 15 minutes before the tour departure time.
The activity provider will offset the carbon emissions of your tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Enjoy more than an hour of free time to explore the archaeological site at your own pace.
Round-trip transportation
Proffesional archaeologist on the bus
Audio guide app
Air-conditioned luxury bus with Wi-Fi
Guided tour inside the archaeological site
Food and drink
Temple of Poseidon
What To Expect
Sounio
Leave the bustle of Athens behind and set off on a scenic coastal drive along the famous Athenian Riviera. Feel the charm of quaint seaside villages, pine-covered hills, and golden beaches as you head toward one of Greece’s most iconic landmarks — Cape Sounion As you travel, enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your tour is eco-conscious, with your travel footprint fully offset. Gaze out at the sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf, picturesque seaside villages, and golden beaches as you listen fascinating stories and insights about the region.
Temple of Poseidon
As the sun begins its slow descent, watch the sky transform into a canvas of deep orange, purple, and crimson. Stand beside the ancient marble columns and witness a sunset that has inspired poets and travelers since the time of Homer. This half-day tour offers a perfect balance of history, nature, and unforgettable beauty. Relax, take photos, and create lasting memories as the Aegean breeze gently whispers through the ruins.
Options
Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
With Entry tickets: This option includes the entrance tickets for the site. Pick up service from selected centrally located hotels in Athens
Tour without entry tickets
No Entry tickets & Pick-up: This option does not include entry tickets. Customers should go directly to the local provider offices.
Reviews
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Temple ruins and a gorgeous sunset
Matt w,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A 90min drive along a beautiful coast, and finally at a stunning point well worth the journey. Temple is a really photogenic point and the sunset a bonus (on a clear day)
Must-see!!!
Hassan A,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We missed the tour due to flight delays. Organized a private trip through a vehicle hire…quite reasonable price. The drive is really beautiful, and sunset at the temple of Poseidon is not to be missed.
Beautiful place
J5274AKjulied,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful location, mixing archeological changing rooms, breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. The price is interesting for families with children because admission is free for them. On the other hand, for groups composed of adults 20€ / person seems a little expensive.
Licensed archeologist where?
DAVID P,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Licensed archeologist where? She didn't even go into the sight to tell us about the temple. Was just a ride to the site. Disappointed.
Lovely way to see the coast
Elizabeth P,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting factoids on the ride up, beautiful sunset, friendly and accommodating tour guides - great experience!
Breathtaking
Grant C,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Breathtaking view and very educational. I would highly recommend it. Only criticism is that we were delayed due to picking up and dropping people to and from the temple. Such a shame particularly when the individuals were not on time for the tour.
Misinformation and rude behavior
yordanka b,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We arrived at the designated pickup point 30 minutes prior to the departure time, as instructed. I waited for over 40 minutes, diligently checking each bus that arrived, but none matched the trip I had booked. Then I moved from the designated pick-up point and i found were the company's office is and asked for assistance. Unfortunately, the staff were unhelpful and dismissive, informing me that the bus had already left but refusing to provide any further information, assistance, compensation, or the possibility to reschedule my trip. Their attitude was unfriendly, and the lack of signage or clear communication made it impossible to locate the correct bus. This experience was frustrating, inconvenient, and disappointing. I incurred unnecessary costs and wasted time due to what I believe is a failure on the service provider's part, and possibly inadequate instructions or coordination presented during the booking.
Stunning views and magical sunset.
Ashley L,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience! It was so beautiful there and the sunset was magical. They probably give you too much time at the site before sunset but there’s a cafe you can get tea or coffee and food at if you like. It’s windy up there so a light jacket was handy. I’m glad we took this trip because we nearly passed it up and it was definitely worth it.
Lovely trip
527camyb,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My best friend and I did this on the 14. of September and it was such a nice experience!!! Everything worked without complications and the bus was clean & comfortabele. We stayed until after sunset at the Temple of Poseidon and had roundabout 2h Time to explore the place there... Buying entry tickets at the Temple was no problem, EU citizens U25 are free.... What made our experience so wonderful was the LOVELY Tourguide we had!! He told us a lot during the bus ride and volunteered to take pictures of us etc and just spread such positive vibes!!!! Thank you so soo much!
Bus with no air conditioner
U6478ASkarend,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This tour was a disaster from the very beginning. The air conditioner on the bus was not working but the tour company proceeded to start the tour. 15 minutes into out journey with everyone sweating as it was so hot, we were told that the tour company had arranged another bus so we all hopped off and expected the replacement bus to arrive in 15 minutes. The replacement bus took over 1 hour to come. We eventually arrived at 6:55 pm and we only had 1 hour to spend before returning back to the bus at 8pm. The tour guide was nice & apologetic. He did get into a heated argument with the bus driver. Cape sounion sunset & temple of Poseidon was incredible.
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