Recently Viewed
Private Cape Sounion Tour: Explore Temple of Poseidon and Scenic Saronic Gulf
5.0
109 Ratings
Sounio
Embark on a private tour to Cape Sounion and discover the majestic Temple of Poseidon. Enjoy breathtaking views, personalized service, and local insights along the way.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Temple of Poseidon - Take this private Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens and feel totally relaxed. After pickup from your hotel, settle into your air-conditioned luxury car or mini van, destined for Cape Sounion.\n\nThen, enjoy the scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf, passing beaches and seaside resorts. En route, hear from your private driver about Cape Sounion and why it provided the perfect location for the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon, built on the promontory between 444 and 440 BC. Moreover, learn how the temple stands on the site of an older version and acted as a beacon for ancient sailors.\n\nOn arrival, admire the white columns perched above the sea. Likewise, wander around the ruins and view the signature of Lord Byron, carved here in the early 1800s.\n\nAbsorb the far-reaching views over the Aegean and take unique photos. \n\nLater on, your private driver will recommend you scenic places to go for a meal or even a delicious waffle with ice cream.
What's Included
- Private transportation by executive car or mini van
- Optional stop for meal/ice cream
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional driver with local knowledge
- Culinary welcome gift
What's Not Included
- Entrance Tickets (10 Euro p.p) & Tour Guide In Archaeological Site
- Meal/Ice-cream
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience one the most spectacular sights in Greece on a private journey to Cape Sounion. Enjoy your private pick up by a luxury car or mini van, sit back and soak in the picturesque Saronic Gulf as you navigate the Athens Riviera to reach the cape. Get enlightened by your driver who will provide interesting commentary and advice. Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon, situated on a cliff overlooking the sea, a holy location in the former times. Explore the Temple of Poseidon, built in honor of the mythical sea god and soak in the breathtaking views of the Aegean. Post this excursion into antiquity, your personal driver can suggest local eateries to sample the scrumptious Greek cuisine, or even scoop up a tasty waffle with ice cream.
Enjoy the mesmerizing Archeological Sites.
A completely customized tour. No fixed itinerary.
Bask in the expansive Aegean views and capture memorable photographs.
Engaging English speaking driver & local providing advice and anecdotes.
Additional stop for food or ice cream.
Location
Temple of Poseidon
Cape Sounio
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(109 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Tammy_b
May 29, 2024
Worth it, amazing. - Worth it! Safe and professional driver, gorgeous scenery and such a spectacular sunset while witnessing the Temple of Poseidon.
Review provided by Viator
Onair34700690814
May 27, 2024
Trip to Temple of Poseidon - Wonderful, unforgettable experience! Beautiful sunset! Our driver Harry was amazing- very friendly and a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend this trip.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sandra_s
May 21, 2024
Great Tour. Would Definitely Recommend - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared great history with us. He also recommended a fabulous place to have dinner on the water.
Review provided by Viator
Andrewmm2328lh
May 19, 2024
Wonderful visit with a great driver - It is a smaller temple on a strategic hill but is nice to visit because it is not crowded like the Parthenon. Also, the views of the Aegean Sea are breathtaking.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Scott_p
Apr 30, 2024
Outstanding Excursions to Temple of Poseidon - We had a great time on the tour of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon trip. Our tour guide Anthony was great. Excellent knowledge on the history of the temple and the area as a whole. We had a great time interacting with him, laughing and enjoying the day.
Review provided by Viator
Texannamr
Apr 28, 2024
Enjoyable - We have a beautiful day and the ride to the Temple of Poseidon was very nice along the coast. Anthony was a wonderful driver and provided good information and recommendation for lunch.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Compass65971238371
Apr 18, 2024
A sunset delight - The drive of the countryside to the site was just beautiful- a whole new view of Athens. Enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and ruins were a perfect end of a great trip. Anthony was a pleasure to ride with and very engaging. Felt like we knew him for years.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Amstead
Apr 16, 2024
Comfortable trip to Cape Sounio to beat the crowds - Our driver Harry was prompt, polite and friendly. His car was clean and comfortable and he was keen to accommodate any needs we might have had. We left at 8am and had a smooth journey along the coast with a short stop at Lake Vouliagmeni and arrived just in time to be the first in the gate, having the place to ourselves before the first tour bus arrived. The site was what we expected of an important temple on a commanding headland.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nix2612
Apr 11, 2024
Beautiful sunset viewing - Very comfortable car ride. Giorgos was wonderful and shared a lot around history and gave us many recommendations. Highly recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Josh_l
May 11, 2024
Go on the tour, skip the dinner. - The views of the sunset were great. While the weather wasn’t the greatest, it still ended up being a fantastic experience. Our tour guide Alex was awesome. The only thing I would t recommend is the dinner. Nothing we ordered tasted good.
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
