Private Cape Sounion Sunset Tour to the Temple of Poseidon

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The most timeless sunset in Greece, on a private tour just for you and your group.

Your English-speaking driver-guide picks you up in central Athens in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and takes you along the Athenian Riviera, the coast road south of the city, to Cape Sounion at the southern tip of Attica.

Perched on a dramatic cliff 60 meters above the Aegean Sea, the Temple of Poseidon has watched over sailors, poets and dreamers for 2,500 years. Lord Byron was so moved he carved his name into the marble. You have free time to explore the archaeological site, then watch the sun sink into the sea as the ancient columns turn gold, and see why the Greeks chose this spot to honor the god of the sea.

After sunset, stay for an optional dinner at a seaside taverna (at your own cost) before returning to Athens under the stars. Because the tour is private, the pace is yours and the price covers your whole group, not each person.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
English-speaking driver-guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or address in central Athens
Temple of Poseidon entrance ticket, paid at the site (about €20 in summer, €10 in winter; reductions and free entry for some visitors)
Dinner at a seaside taverna is optional, at your own cost
Optional
Licensed tour guide inside the site (available on request, +€350)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick you up from your hotel, apartment or any address within 10 km of Syntagma Square and bring you back to the same place after dark. The pickup time is set by season so that you reach the temple before sunset (usually between 4:00 and 6:00 PM); we confirm the exact time with you after booking. Pickups from the port of Piraeus, the airport or further out can be arranged on request.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Temple of Poseidon

    The Temple of Poseidon stands on a cliff 60 meters above the Aegean at the southern tip of Attica, and has watched over sailors for 2,500 years. Your driver-guide tells you what you need to know about the site, then you have free time to walk the archaeological site, look for the name Lord Byron carved into the marble, and find your spot for the sunset as the columns turn gold and the sun sinks into the sea.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Time Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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