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Join our half-day tour to Cape Sounionand experience a breathtaking sunset at the unique temple of Poseidon, the God of the Seas in ancient times.

Our tour starts with a wonderful drive along the Athens Rivera. During this relaxing ride with your luxury air-conditioned bus, you'll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulfwhile passing through some of Athens' most beautiful suburbs, including the Hellinikon Olympic complex, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza.

Arriving at the Cape Sounion, you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with its magnificent panoramic view of the Aegean Sea (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). One of its columns has graffiti left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s.

Cape Sounion has long played an important part in Greek mythology and history, and the first recorded mention of it occurs in the Odyssey, as the last safe landing before Poseidon scattered the returning Greek navy. As the god of the sea, Poseidon was very important for ancient Greeks, and the scale of the Temple at Cape Sounion reflects that.

After visiting the Temple, filled with the beauty, history and culture of this site we will wait to admire one of the most amazing sunsets you could ever imagine.

Important Information

The entrance fee is not included in the tour price. Guests will need to pay for their admission on-site.

Places You'll Visit:Cape Sounion is one of the most famous archaeological sites close to Athens, so don't miss the opportunity to visit it during your stay in Athens, especially to enjoy its breathtaking sunset... maybe the second best after Santorini.

During the wonderful drive with our luxury air-conditioned bus along the Athens Riviera, till you reach the famous Temple of Poseidon, you'll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens' most beautiful suburbs, including Hellinikon Olympic complex, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Upon your arrival to Cape Sounio, you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).

The precipice is a sheer 197-foot drop to the sea. Cape Sounion has long played an important part in Greek mythology and history, and the first recorded mention of it occurs in the Odyssey, as the last safe landing before Poseidon scattered the returning Greek navy.

Poseidon was hugely important to the Greeks as the god of the sea, and the scale of the Temple at Cape Sounion reflects that. After visiting the famous Temple, you will have the chance to admire one of the most amazing sunsets you could ever imagine, capture the perfect picture and enjoy a glass of wine, before returning back to your hotel.

Places You'll Visit:Discover a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastal road of Athens Riviera and the temple of Poseidon.
During this relaxing ride, you'll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens' most beautiful suburbs, including Hellinikon Olympic complex, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza.

Begin your private tour with a pick-up from your Athens central hotel and travel in your luxury air-conditioned minibus toward the Attica Riviera. After about 90 minutes you will arrive at Cape Sounion, a historic and beautiful area of Greece. The steep cliffs offer breathtaking, panoramic views.
On a clear day, you can see at least 7 of the Greek islands.

In addition to the views, visit the famous 5th-Century BC Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the God of the Sea.
The beauty of the surviving Doric columns has inspired many poets, including Lord Byronwho carved his name on one of the columns. Walk back in time and feel the beat of Ancient Greece as you stare across magical views of crystal-clear waters.

Places You'll Visit:When your cruise ship docks at the Piraeus Port, embark on this outstanding shore excursion to the Cape Sounion. You'll head outside of Athens to visit the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the God of the Seas of the ancient times.

The tour begins with a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastal road in your luxury air conditioned mini bus. During this relaxing ride you'll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens' most beautiful suburbs, including Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza.

You will arrive at Cape Sounion, a historic and beautiful area of Greece. The steep cliffs offer breathtaking, panoramic views. On a clear day you can see at least 7 of the Greek islands. In addition to the views, visit the famous 5th-Century BC Temple of Poseidon. One of the columns has a graffiti left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s. Walk back in time and feel the beat of Ancient Greece as you stare across magical views of crystal clear waters. After a short stop in Glyfada shopping area, you will return on time to the port to board to your cruise ship.