Why choose this Athens tour ?
Join our half day tour to Cape Sounion and experience a breathtaking sunset at the unique temple of Poseidon, the God of the Seas in ancient times.
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What makes Sunset at the Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour a unique experience ?
Our tour starts with a wonderful drive along the Athens Rivera. During this relaxing ride, you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs, including Hellinikon Olympic complex, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Arriving at the Cape Sounion, you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with its magnificent panoramic view of the Aegean Sea (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). Cape Sounion has long played an important part in Greek mythology and history, and the first recorded mention of it occurs in the Odyssey, as the last safe landing before Poseidon scattered the returning Greek navy. As god of the sea, Poseidon was very important for ancient Greeks, and the scale of the Temple at Cape Sounion reflects that. Reach Cape Sounion and explore the 5th century BC Temple of Poseidon at your own pace and enjoy 1 hour of free time inside the archaeological site as the sun disappears beneath the horizon.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure time of the tour depends from sunset time and is as following: 18 Apr-5 May at 17:45, 6-31 May at 18:00, 1 Jun-21 Jul at 18:15, 22 Jul-5 Aug at 18:00, 6 Aug-22 Aug at 17:45, 23 Aug-7 Sep at 17:15, 8 Sep-21 Sep at 17:00, 22 Sep-5 Oct at 16.45, 6-29 Oct at 16:15, 30 Oct-20 Jan at 15:00.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Tour without entry tickets
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No Entry tickets & Pick-up: This option does not include entry tickets.
Customers should go directly to the local provider offices. - Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
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With Entry tickets: This option includes the entrance tickets for the site.
Pick up service from selected centrally located hotels in Athens
Sunset at the Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Transport by luxury air conditioned bus
- Entrance fees (if option selected)
- 1 hour free time inside the archaeological site
- Expert archaeologist escort
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Guided tour inside the archaeological site
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Keytours – Greece.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 168 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Detailed departure times according the sunset: 1-18 May at 17:45, 21 May-8 Jun at 18:00, 11 Jun-21 Jul at 18:15, 23 Jul-17 Aug at 17:45, 20 Aug-7 Sep at 17:15, 10 Sep-21 Sep at 17:00, 24 Sep-30 Sep at 16.45.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
