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The 15 Best Cape Sounion Sunset Trips from Athens

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The Temple of Poseidon is ninety minutes down the coast road and it was built to face the sunset. The 15 below differ on departure time, coast stops and whether you are back for dinner, each priced and timed.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - The meeting point at Metaxourghio metro station
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Travel from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, where you get about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore Poseidon’s Temple and watch sunset. Guides such as Lydia, Angelina, and Dimitra add Greek myths and local history. The €20 site ticket is extra.

“Lovely tour, our tour guide was amazing and told us lots of interesting information on our way to Cape Sounion. He also told us the myths relating to it on the way back, he was really engaging. The Temple itself is beautiful and was a spectacular setting to watch the sunset. I would really recommend this tour!”

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Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide - The Athenian Riviera road trip
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Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

2.Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,521 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Travel from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio by air-conditioned coach. Explore the Temple of Poseidon for about 90 minutes, using an audio guide in six languages, then watch sunset above the sea. Guides such as George, Vasilis, and Sotiris add stories and humor along the way.

“George the guide was funny, charming and nice. Dimi our driver was safe and his bus was very clean and comfortable. Thank you!”

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens - Pickup in Athens and the coastal road
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

3.Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,205 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride Athens’ southern coast to Lake Vouliagmeni, Sounio Beach, and the Temple of Poseidon with a guide such as Athena, Theo, or Katerina. You get hotel pickup, a comfortable minivan, free time at the temple, and a sunset option. Bring swimwear from May to October.

“The tour is a short but a wonderful one. Our guide Iliana and driver Andi were amazing! They arrived the diagnosed spot on time. It’s a semi-private tour with a small group. I’ve always wanted to see the temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion since I was a teenager. So, it was a special moment for me visiting the site. Iliana kept us busy during the ride with Greek mythology stories and Greek history. Even though it was overcast and could not see the actual sunset, the experience felt wonderful. Cloudy or not, I highly recommended it.”

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From Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour - The Athenian Riviera drive sets the mood
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From Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour

4.Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,722 reviews · from $44

Travel south from Athens by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Vouliagmeni Lake, Anavyssos beach, and Cape Sounion. You’ll hear Greek myths, explore Poseidon’s Temple, and watch the sunset over the Aegean. Beach swimming runs from May through October.

“Our tour guide Theo was very knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable. It was wonderful to see the coast and spend some time walking around Poseidon’s Temple.”

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Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience - Athens to Glyfada: seeing the city open up
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

5.Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 857 reviews · from $22Best value

Leave Athens by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking archaeologist guide, follow the Greek Riviera through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza, then enjoy 75 minutes at the Temple of Poseidon. You get sunset views, WiFi, and an audio guide app, but site entry and food cost extra.

“Knowledgeable guide. Nice destination. Would have appreciated AC and Wifi on the coach.”

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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour - The 75-minute drive through Athens’ coastal suburbs
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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour

6.Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 833 reviews · from $22

Travel from Athens along the coast to Cape Sounion, where an archaeologist guide such as Katerina, Christina, Irene, or Artemis explains Greek myths and the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon. You get about an hour inside the site, scenic Saronic Gulf views, WiFi on the air-conditioned bus, and an optional sunset visit.

“It was a great experience, everything was explained in detail and vividly starting from the city center of Athens to the Temple of Poseidon.”

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Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour - The Acropolis: start early and know what guiding means
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Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour

7.Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $365Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private driver such as Alex, Andreas, or Petros, covering the Acropolis, Athens landmarks, and Temple of Poseidon. Expect Mercedes transport, bottled water, WiFi, flexible stops, and optional licensed guiding and lunch.

“Andreas made our trip spectacular! He always had cold waters for us & really spent the time giving us a colorful & thorough account of Greek history! We couldn’t have been happier with our experience!”

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Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner - Reaching the Temple before the gates close
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Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

8.Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Ride Athens’ Riviera in a private, air-conditioned car to Cape Sounion. Explore Poseidon’s Temple at sunset, then choose a Greek seaside dinner. Drivers such as Theo, George, and Melina are praised for local stories, photo help, and smooth timing. Dinner options vary, so check what your booking includes.

“Our tour guide, Harry, was fantastic. He spoke great english and was full of local knowledge. The tour was great and perfectly timed. The restaurant we stoped at had the best seafood we had eaten on our trip through Greece so far. Fresh and authenticly greek! The sunset at the Temple of Poseidon was spectacular and we'll worth the drive.”

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Afternoon English Tour: Sounion with Temple of Poseidon Ticket - Reaching the Temple of Poseidon
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Afternoon English Tour: Sounion with Temple of Poseidon Ticket

9.Afternoon English Tour: Sounion with Temple of Poseidon Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 591 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Ride from Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, then spend about an hour at the Temple of Poseidon with an English-speaking guide. Air-conditioned transport, admission, and selected hotel pickup are included. French commentary is offered only on Mondays and Fridays.

“I had trouble reserving online since the site changed my email and I inserted all the payment info but couldn’t get a confirmation. I wanted to speak or chat with a customer service but that was impossible. I retried making the reservation on the next day with higher prices & I was able to do so. it was initially 39.89 euros for the 2 of us for half day pm tour but it got jacked up to $ 155 for the same tour the next day.”

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Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour - Lake Vouliagmeni: two hours beside warm mineral water
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Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

10.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171

Spend 6 to 7 hours in a private air-conditioned car or minivan, swimming at Lake Vouliagmeni, eating by the sea, and visiting the Temple of Poseidon. Drivers such as George, Theo, and Melina provide local history and flexible timing, but site entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Panos was a great guide and very personable. The lake was cold, so only one of four of us swam. The other 3 were just pleased to be in the water, and enjoyed the little fish nibbling at our feet. Beautiful area and not crowded. The Temple of Poseidon was so picturesque out on Cape Sounion. Panos took us to a restaurant for lunch, with the sea just outside the window.”

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Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide - The ride from Athens through the Athenian Riviera
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Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

11.Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $33

Ride from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, stopping for photos near Lake Vouliagmeni before exploring the Temple of Poseidon. An English-speaking escort, six-language audio commentary, air-conditioning, and three central pickup points make this a simple half-day outing.

“Stunning spot for photos. Beautiful spot and nice ride along the coast. Great half day activity highly recommended!”

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Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour - The ride along the Athenian Riviera
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Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

12.Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 484 reviews · 2 days · from $23

Ride the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion for sunset at the Temple of Poseidon, with guides such as George, Vasili, and Charalampos bringing Greek myths to life. Your 2-day pass covers Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni, with audio commentary in 16 languages.

“Amazing trip on an air conditioned coach, the experience at the Temple was incredible! Everyone was very friendly and spoke multiple languages. We then used the sightseeing bus the next day to go to Lake Vouliagmeni which was wonderful!”

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Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide - The bus ride from Athens
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Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide

13.Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 405 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Athens to Thorikos theater and Cape Sounion, where an archaeologist guide shares Greek history and mythology before sunset. You get WiFi, an audio guide app, and round-trip transport, but the €20 site ticket is extra and the meeting point should be confirmed.

“Well worth the money. Bus was clean and very comfortable. The audio is somewhat confusing to follow.”

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Athens: Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon - The Athens Riviera from Glyfada to Varkiza
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Athens: Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon

14.Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 360 reviews · 4 hours · from $22

Travel from central Athens along the Riviera to Cape Sounion with an archaeologist escort, then explore the Temple of Poseidon independently before sunset. You get an English escort, multilingual audio guide, and more than an hour on site, but admission is extra and the return can feel rushed.

“I would like to spend more time in the place, but was really good, amazing place to see the sunset. The guide was incredible, a perfect english, she was really kind.”

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Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip - The drive from Athens is more than transportation
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Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip

15.Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Take a private air-conditioned car or minivan from Athens to Cape Sounion with a local driver such as George, Melina, Theo, or Dimitris. You will see the Temple of Poseidon, enjoy Aegean views, and can add a meal, ice cream, or photo stop without paying extra for the added driving time.

“We had such a great time with Theo! The entire trip was customizable. We asked to be picked up at our Airbnb and dropped off at the port and they accommodated us. Theo had great recommendations and even took several photos for us. We were even left with a gift. We would do this again!”

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