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The 15 Best Cape Sounion Tours from Athens

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The Temple of Poseidon is an hour down the coast road and it was built for the last hour of daylight. The 15 below differ on departure time, stops along the Apollo Coast and whether you are back for dinner, each priced and timed.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Leaving Athens from Metaxourghio
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Visit Poseidon’s Temple at Cape Sounion by comfortable bus, hear Greek myths, and watch sunset over the Aegean on a practical Athens half-day trip.

“A fantastic half-day trip that is absolutely worth every penny! The organization was seamless and the views at the Temple of Poseidon were simply breathtaking. The highlight of the tour was definitely our amazing guide – she was incredibly kind, witty, and kept us entertained with fascinating stories and insights. You can really tell she’s passionate about history and loves what she does. Thank you for such a memorable experience!”

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Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide - The ride through the Athenian Riviera
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Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens - Lake Vouliagmeni: A Fifteen-Minute Photo Stop
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

From Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour - The Athenian Riviera on the Way South
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From Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Tour

Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience - Meeting near the Acropolis and leaving Athens
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour - The 75-minute coastal drive through Attica
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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour

Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour - The Parthenon and museum choice
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Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour

Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner - The drive through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza
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Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

8.Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Watch the Aegean sunset at Poseidon’s Temple, ride Athens’ coast in a private car, and enjoy Greek dinner by the sea.

“Our tour guide, Harry, was fantastic. He spoke great english and was full of local knowledge. The tour was great and perfectly timed. The restaurant we stoped at had the best seafood we had eaten on our trip through Greece so far. Fresh and authenticly greek! The sunset at the Temple of Poseidon was spectacular and we'll worth the drive.”

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Afternoon English Tour: Sounion with Temple of Poseidon Ticket - Riding the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion
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Afternoon English Tour: Sounion with Temple of Poseidon Ticket

9.Afternoon English Tour: Sounion with Temple of Poseidon Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 591 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Review of the afternoon Cape Sounion tour from Athens, with coastal views, Temple of Poseidon admission, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.

“I had trouble reserving online since the site changed my email and I inserted all the payment info but couldn’t get a confirmation. I wanted to speak or chat with a customer service but that was impossible. I retried making the reservation on the next day with higher prices & I was able to do so. it was initially 39.89 euros for the 2 of us for half day pm tour but it got jacked up to $ 155 for the same tour the next day.”

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Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour - Lunch in Vouliagmeni and along the coast
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Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

10.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171

Review of Athens’ private Lake Vouliagmeni spa and Temple of Poseidon tour, with practical costs, timing, swimming tips, meals, and guide details.

“Our services with Theo was nothing less than spectacular. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, attentive to our special dietary needs and showed the utmost care as a host, driver and tour guide. So glad to have met him. He became one of the highlights of our time in Athens Greece. Book this tour. (;”

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Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide - Audio commentary and the onboard escort
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Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

11.Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $33

Watch sunset at the Temple of Poseidon on a coastal Athens tour with audio guide, Lake Vouliagmeni stop, and central pickup for $33.79.

“The perfect ending to my vacation in Athens. Vasilis, our guide, was very informative, naturally funny, and professional. The views were great. And it was relaxing to sit on the rocks and wait for the sunset for great pictures The bus was very clean and efficient.”

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Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour - Arriving at the Temple of Poseidon
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Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide - The bus ride from Athens and what it saves you
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Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide

13.Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 405 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Watch the sunset at Poseidon’s Temple, visit Thorikos theater, and ride from Athens with an archaeologist guide for $24.05.

“Nice bus trip out side the city it was mostly along highway so no real view until we cam to the theatre which was very interesting the trip to the temple was nice ..however waiting for over a hour and . the clouds hid the sunset :( was sad s We didn’t get too see much of the coastline as it was dark on our return to Athens …the visit to the theatre was interesting..the guide was good …”

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Athens: Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon - Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza: a useful scenic introduction
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Athens: Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon

Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip - Reaching the Temple of Poseidon
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Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip

15.Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of a private Cape Sounion trip from Athens, with Temple of Poseidon, coastal views, sunset timing, transport, costs, and booking tips.

“Dimitri was very knowledgeable and personable. He was very accommodating and wanted to make sure that we were comfortable and happy with the trip. The only thing we would have changed was the rainy weather but everything else was perfect”

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