Cape Sounion Afternoon Tour
Excursions & day trips

Cape Sounion Afternoon Tour

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
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£57.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Beautiful coastal drive
  • Views of the Saronic Gulf and islands
  • Tour the Temple of Poseidon
  • Free time to explore Cape Sounion
What to expect

The Saronic Gulf offers up one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in Greece. Enjoy an afternoon of fresh sea air and wonderful sweeping views with this trip from Athens to Cape Sounion. With a mixture of guided and free time, you'll be able to make the most of the visit to this archaeological site and area of natural beauty.

Journey along the coast road, passing the beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, arriving at the most southerly point of the Attica Peninsula, Cape Sounion. Here the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand defiantly atop a cliff top.

After a guided visit to the Temple of Poseidon – which was commissioned by Pericles in 440 BC – you'll have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Cape Sounion, a place steeped in legend. Here you can enjoy views of the sparkling Aegean Sea and islands far below you.

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What's included
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  • check Panoramic bus tour
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What to remember
  • Guided in English and French
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 5 reviews from verified customers

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  • Tim

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Not long enough at the site. Long journey to make for such a short visit. Information from guide was not engaging enough. Lacking passion about the su ...

  • Dean

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Enjoyed the actual tour, interesting information and sights. One issue that needs addressing is the duration information, was told on the voucher tour ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Highly recommended tour.

  • Alice

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Solo traveller

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, the drive down along the coast was beautiful. Site itself was really pretty and the views were gorgeou ...

  • Jean

    From United Kingdom - August 2022

    Travelled with family

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Staff very courteous. Guide in particular was entertaining and very knowledgeable. My only criticism is the length of time we actually had at the Pos ...

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