Cape Sounio Poseidon Temple Tour: A Majestic View of the Aegean Sea
4.8
15 Ratings
Glyfada

The Athenians identified the perfect location to erect their deity of the Sea’s temple. This remarkable sanctuary is situated 60 meters high from sea level, offering its guests breathtaking vistas of the Aegean Sea. Take a trip down the Athenian Riviera and reach Poseidon’s Temple in just 5 hours.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Glyfada - We will cross the suthern suburbs of Athens to enjoy the seaside areas, called the Athenian Riviera.
  • Voula - We will drive by Voula.
  • Vouliagmeni - We will drive by Vouliagmeni with the luxurious hotels and the famous lake protected by Natura 2000.
  • Varkiza - We will drive by Varkiza.
  • Anavyssos - We will drive by Anavyssos.
  • Temple of Poseidon - On entering the site you will see the dominating Temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea, surrounded by the remains of fornications, the gateway (porticos) and houses. Close by are also see the remains of the temple Athena Souniada. Besides its unique location and its archeological interest, Cape Sounio is also famous for its breathtaking sunset and view of the Greek Islands. It is rightly considered one of the most romantic places in Greece.
  • Athens - We will drive back to Athens.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel/Airbnb/Port pick-up & drop-off
  • Professional drivers knowledgeable in history
  • Transportation in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees [10€ for over 6 yo Non EU & 24 yo EU Citizens]
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 280 €]
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Location
Glyfada
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Patricksr5574ke
Mar 29, 2024
Poseidon Temple with sunset - It was such a beautiful experience. The view of the sunset was one of a kind, so magical. We had a great time with our guide Manos, he knows quite a lot about Athens. He will tell you everything you want to learn and he will make you laugh a lot 😉. Would recommend for a comfortable tour.
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728elaineh
Sep 26, 2023
Great tour experience - We Had a great experience with our tour. Our tour optwas very knowledgeable and customer our tour to our needs I would definitely recommend this tour and operator to anyone wanting a great customized tour with the knowledge about the area Would definitely book again
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Roy_l
Jun 5, 2023
Ship to Airport - 1/2 day tour of the Temple of Poseidon - Wonderful Day!.......picked up on time at our ship by our friendly knowledgeable guide with a Mercedes van........sunny day traveling along the coast from the port to the Cape.......a photo stop at the lake........and at the Temple of Poseidon early before the crowds - photos!!.....rested at the sea view restaurant before being taken to the airport at 1 PM....perfect!
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Janet_i
May 8, 2023
Terrific experience from start to finish - We had an amazing experience seeing all.the sights with Adonis. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant and specifically tailored the tour to our desires. He went above and beyond our expectations.
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Michele
Oct 21, 2022
Nasos Does Not Dissapoint!!! - My wife and I had an amazing time with Nasos! He picked us up right on time and was super friendly and kind! He was extremely knowledgeable and shared so much history and great stories with us! He is very personable and funny too! We reached the Temple of Poseidon early enough to walk around and explore and find a great place for the sunset. It was out of this world and did not disappoint! Thank you, Nasos for an incredible time! When we come back we only want you as our guide!
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Jomarielayer
Jun 22, 2022
Exquisite Sunset At Temple of Poseidon - Truly one of my favorite experiences in Greece. Our group of six shared a beautiful coastal drive with a quick stop so we could dip our toes in the Aegean Sea. We then had a delicious casual dinner at the base of the site. The sunset at the Temple of Poseidon was truly magical. Thanks to Olive Sea and our amazing driver, George. He was so engaging and knowledgeable.
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Elvisdfw
Jun 18, 2022
Gorgeous drive and incredible Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon! WOW!!!! - Andreas was awesome, absolutely 5 stars!!! He was extremely knowledgeable, incredibly polite, and funny. It was very entertaining to learn all the stories about Greek Mythology & the historical significance of Athens and all the towns on the way to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. This was a beautiful and romantic drive and the sunset was stunning. The perfect way to end a perfect day of touring!! We took the private tour to be by ourselves, which was perfect. Andreas was waiting for us with a smile at every stop! Our experience was absolutely 5 stars and I would definitely recommend Andreas as a tour guide again. Thank you so much for a great day, Andreas!!! Thank you, Elvis
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Paradise00312145419
May 1, 2022
ROMANTIC COASTAL BLISS - This was a fabulous tour! Chris, our guide was very professional. He showed us all the best highlights on the way to Cape Sounio including the MAJESTIC Temple of Poseidon at Sunset!!! So beautiful…We also enjoyed a fresh seafood dinner afterwards, sitting outside overlooking the Temple which lights up at night while enjoying a sea view. DO NOT miss this opportunity if you enjoy a nice relaxing ride along the coast and a chance to marvel the beautiful ruins. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Athens. Thank you Chris for the wonderful memories we will have. We give 5 stars 👍👍👍👍👍
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Schenk313
Dec 5, 2021
Outstanding customer service!! - Wow, if you are going to Athens on a cruise, be sure to contact Olive Sea travel they really took care of us! Our cruise skipped out last port of call (in Turkey) due to some political issues and we ended up in Athens a day early. Since we already had tours setup with Olive Sea Travel for after our cruise, I text them the morning we arrived in Athens hoping there was some way we could add another half day tour for that day. They were able to get a drive to meet us at the port with only a few hours' notice and take us out the Cape Sounio to see the Poseidon Temple and then took us to a great little restaurant nearby. They saved our day as the cruise ship was still scrambling to setup excursions and Olive Sea Travel was less cost than the tour excursions for a private experience for our party (2 couples)! Great driver, great company! So happy we booked with them.
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Mfctennis
Oct 15, 2021
Last hurrah in Greece - On our last day in Greece we decided to contact Olive Sea Travel about an evening trip to the Temple of Poseidon because we so enjoyed our Athens day trip with Taz. Petros was our driver and we had a beautiful drive along the coast then got to wander around the Temple which is really amazing and unlike the Parthenon is the only monument around. We then ate at a fish restaurant nearby but the most enjoyable part was hearing about Greek life and a more personal touch. Thank you Petros for our memorable last evening in your beautiful and friendly country! We will be back.
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