Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

In Piraeus

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£16 pp
5h 0 mins · 4.4 (642)
Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide
Enjoy the amazing sunset of the Cape Sounion, explore the ancient temple of the god Poseidon and drive through the magnificent Athenian Riviera with an modern air conditioned bus.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Multilingual commentary in the bus in English, German, French , Spanish , Italian, Russian
  • AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
  • English speaking driver and escort in the bus
  • Pick up and drop off from 3 central locations

What's not included

  • Food and drinks
  • ENTRANCE_FEES

Itinerary

  1. We start our tour from the center of athens and start driving through the sandy beaches and seaside villages of the idyllic Athenian Riviera. We need 1 hour and 15 to reach Cape Sounion
  2. We continuing passing and exploring the southern part of Attica we the magnificent coastline. Meanwhile you can explore the history behind each place with our audio commentary.
  3. Stop for photos
  4. We Easily reach the otherwise hard-to-get-to Sounion. You’ll be dazzled by the famous landscape that surrounds the promontory of the Sounion. In the times of the ancient Greeks, this site was revered as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena.
  5. Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon perched upon the cliff’s edge 70 meters above the sea. Walk the blessed earth of the Sounion, one of the places sung about it in Homer’s Odyssey. Stand upon the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off. The tale is told in Greek mythology that Aegeus told his son Theseus that if he defeated the Minotaur, he should return to Athens with ships bearing white sails. Theseus forgot this request, and when Aegeus saw Theseus’ black sails, he threw himself from the Sounion in despair. Watch the famous sunset over this legendary horizon. (1h 30min)
  6. We start to head back to Athens again. We need 1 hour and 15 min to reach the center.

Practical information

Operated by
Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
Max group size
50 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
de, ru, en, it, fr, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 5 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.