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Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

By Key Tours
8.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €48 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Visit the mighty temple of Poseidon, the God of the sea
  • Panoramic views of Saronic Gulf & its crystal-blue waters
  • Doric columns that inspired many poets, including Lord Byron
  • Relax on a scenic drive along the Athens Riviera
  • Enjoy an environmentally-friendly & zero-carbon tour

Activity location

  • Cape Sounion
    • athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • KEY TOURS S.A. Office
    • 26 Athanasiou Diakou
    • 117 43, Athina, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Members save up to 25% on this activity

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Half Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
€48.00 x 1 Adult€48.00

Total
Price is €48.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert arcaheologist escort
  • What's includedWhat's included Admission fees
  • What's includedWhat's included Return transport to and from your central Athens hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks

Know before you book

  • Children 4 years old and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • The activity provider will offset the carbon emissions of your tour
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Go beyond Athens to the spectacular Cape Sounion, and see the ruins of the Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. Admire the views of the Aegean Sea, marvel at the carvings left by Lord Byron, an English Romantic poet from the 1800s, and hear about the legend of Aegeus.

Cape Sounion is a 43-mile (69-km) drive from the country’s capital, so you can see the sights and still be back in time for dinner. Drive on the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf from the capital through some of the city's most beautiful suburbs, including Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Glyfada, the largest southern suburb, known for its fashionable atmosphere and upmarket boutiques and cafes. Listen to your expert archaeologist escort and learn about the mythology linked to the temple before reaching the archaeological site.

Arrive at Cape Sounion, a historically significant area of Greece. The steep cliffs offer sweeping panoramic views, and on a clear day, you can see the surrounding islands.

Entering the site, explore at your own pace the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the God of the Sea in Greek mythology and see the columns that still stand today as a reminder of the Athenian Empire. Enjoy for one hour the historical place with the breathtaking view.

After experiencing the monuments and ruins of ancient Greece, if you chose it, finish your day by watching the sunset over this legendary horizon.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCape Sounion
    • athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKEY TOURS S.A. Office
    • 26 Athanasiou Diakou
    • 117 43, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBrown Acropol By Brown Hotels
    • 1 Pireos
    • 105 52, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGrand Hyatt Athens
    • 115 Leoforos Andrea Siggrou
    • 117 45, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBrown Kubic
    • 26 Agiou Konstantinou
    • 104 37, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJason Inn
    • 12 Platia Agion Asomaton
    • 105 53, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Stanley
    • 1 Odisseos
    • 104 37, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLETitania Hotel
    • 52 Panepistimiou
    • 106 78, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLENEW Hotel
    • 16 Filellinon
    • 105 57, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAttalos Hotel
    • 29 Athinas
    • 105 54, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEArethusa Hotel
    • 6 Mitropoleos
    • 105 57, Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGolden City Hotel
    • 45 Marni
    • 104 38, Athina, Greece