Excursions & day trips

Cape Sounion Afternoon Tour

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£57.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

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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.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Panoramic bus tour
Admission fees

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

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

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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