Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens
Overview
The lacy coastal road that begins in the Athenian suburb of Glyfada and winds its way through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi to reach Cape Sounio is one of Attica’s most sublime routes. Small beaches with their sandy shores or rocky stretches, crystal-clear sparkling water and a perfectly blue sky accompany you along the way and delight the senses, mind, and soul of anyone taking this gorgeous route to get to one of Greece’s most idyllic spots, Cape Sounio.
From a distance, your gaze is captivated by the ruins of the temple of Poseidon, commanding, stunning, a characteristic example of classical architecture of the 5th century BC. This is the spot that the ancient Athenians chose to honor their god Poseidon, within a fortress constructed to protect their coastline.
Millions of visitors from around the globe also come here to gaze upon the sun setting into the arms of the Saronic Gulf. A memory that stays with them for a lifetime...
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Temple of Poseidon
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Meeting and Pickup
This is a private tour exclusively for your group. We can adjust the pick-up time to suit your needs.Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or a location of your choice.For hotel pick-up, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. For apartment pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the building entrance. For port pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the gate as you disembark, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.If you wish to enjoy the sunset, since times vary by month, please note the following pickup schedule:April, May, August: approximately 18:00 June, July: approximately 18:30 September: approximately 17:30 October: approximately 17:00 November, December, January: approximately 15:00 February, March: approximately 15:30
What To Expect
Athens
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Glyfada (Pass By)
Vouliagmeni (Pass By)
Varkiza (Pass By)
Archaeological Site of Sounion
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Poseidon
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Vouliagmeni
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
- The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
- Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Temple of Poseidon.
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Temple of Poseidon
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
- The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
- Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
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