Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon afternoon English tour
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Visit the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion from Athens without any worries about car hire or public transportation on this half-day tour. Make the scenic coastal journey by comfortable air-conditioned coach, and learn about the temple’s history from your guide. Then, enjoy ample time to explore the white-marble temple and absorb the cliff-top views across the Aegean. Round-trip transportation from Athens city center or hotel adds extra convenience.
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$50.58
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Ages 0-99, max of 49 per group
Duration: 4h
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Highlights
- See the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion in half a day from Athens
- Travel by air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-enabled coach with a guide for added insight
- Ample time to explore the temple and absorb the cliff-top views
- Includes entry fee, city map, and central or hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket to Temple of Poseidon (Sounio)
- French speaking only on Monday and on Friday
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Poseidon
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Pick up from Piraeus port, airport, airbnb and apartments
- After pickup from your central Athens hotel or near Syntagma Square, settle into your air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-enabled coach destined for Cape Sounion. Then, enjoy the scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf, passing beaches and seaside resorts. En route, hear from your guide about Cape Sounion and why it provided the perfect location for the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon, built on the promontory between 444 and 440 BC. Learn how the temple stands on the site of an older version and acted as a beacon for ancient sailors. On arrival, admire the white columns perched above the sea and hop out to explore. Wander around the ruins and view the signature of Lord Byron, carved here in the early 1800s. Absorb the far-reaching views over the Aegean—on a clear day, you can see the Peloponnese—and take photos before your tour concludes at your original meeting point.
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We are not providing pick up service from air bnb or private apartments but upon confirmation we will pick you up from the closest hotel.
- Amalia Hotel Athens, Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 10, Athina 105 57, Greece One corner away from central metro station Syntagma, opposite the National Garden entrance.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31403- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- French speaking available ONLY on Mon-Fri
- Very important: Children , students aged 5 to 18 years old must hold passport or ID in order to get the discounted price. Otherwise they will pay entrance ticket to the Archaelogical sites or Museums
- Port or private apartment or airbnb pickup are not available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon afternoon English tour is hosted by Chat Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Chat Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon afternoon English tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31403
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- You'll start atAmalia Hotel AthensOr, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byGlyfada BeachLake Vouliagmeni
- 1Temple of PoseidonStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedCape Sounio , Aegean seaRead more
- You'll return to the starting point
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Carlos F
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If interested in cultural and historical sites, this is definitely one of the places to go. It was a great experience for me. I would definitely recommend it to family and friends.
Written September 25, 2023
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Celina F
7 contributions
Excellent guide, very interesting, and charming. The bus was very good. And the temple of Poseidon a must see. Very glad we decided on it.
Written September 12, 2023
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Karly E
Regina, Canada14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The driver and tour guide were great. Lots of good info and he had lots of good stories to go along. The site was nice but not sure it’s worth the $. There are lots of the same type places right in Athens. It was a nice change from the city though
Written August 14, 2023
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Peanut1297
San Francisco, CA6 contributions
This is a very scenic bus ride along the coast. It is long (about 1.5 hours each way). For about an hour at the site (20 mins guided and 40 mins free time). There is a restaurant at the site.
Beautifully restored ruins and guide was very knowledgeable.
Beautifully restored ruins and guide was very knowledgeable.
Written July 9, 2023
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Brooke D
2 contributions
Great tour, informative guide, nice bus. Overall, fun experience. (Was a little hard to understand guide but I got the gist. I’m not going to ding them for that.)
Written July 4, 2023
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Michelle G
Florida6 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Beautiful drive up the coast of Athens. It’s quiet and peaceful. The view’s spectacular. It’s definitely worth the drive, make sure to pack swim suits and you can stop at one of the many beautiful beaches on the way.
Written June 20, 2023
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Ringo
Marietta, GA1 contribution
My family and I really enjoyed this excursion because We got out of the big city of Athens and saw the beautiful coast of Greece. The tour guide was excellent.
Written June 15, 2023
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Regina D
Houston, TX47 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
I didn’t actually get to go on this tour. I was waiting 30 minutes early in the hotel lobby. The driver did not call my name when he came in the lobby, he simply asked the receptionist. Since I was not a hotel guest, the receptionist did not know me. The driver left without me. I asked for at least a partial refund but was denied. This was very disappointing.
Written June 5, 2023
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Chatours1
Dear client,
the driver always going to the reception and ask to call the clients.
it is impossible the driver to go at each hotel and asked each person personally if have a tour ...
it's annoying to be on vacation and have a stranger come and bother you and ask you questions.
As we always confirm pick up hotel and time usually our clients are ready on time at the entrance of the hotel.
Kind regards
Hara
Written June 6, 2023
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Steve P
Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
If you want to kill a few hours while you are in Athens this was quick and easy.
3pm pickup from a hotel near Syntagma Square (or a bit earlier if you want a pickup from your hotel).
Modern comfortable tour bus with wifi. Tour guide all the way there and back with commentary on the way, at Point Sounion and on the way back.
Back at Syntagma in just over 4 hours. Great little bit of history with plenty of photo opportunities.
We’ll worth the spend
3pm pickup from a hotel near Syntagma Square (or a bit earlier if you want a pickup from your hotel).
Modern comfortable tour bus with wifi. Tour guide all the way there and back with commentary on the way, at Point Sounion and on the way back.
Back at Syntagma in just over 4 hours. Great little bit of history with plenty of photo opportunities.
We’ll worth the spend
Written May 14, 2023
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Sarah S
1 contribution
Mar 2023
Charalampos is the best guide ever!!!!! The tour is beautiful, it is worth it for the wonderful view and how impressive the temple is. Ending our visit to Greece with a golden key!
Written April 7, 2023
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kj123
Southampton, UK467 contributions
Is this a sunset tour ?
Looking to go at the end of October when sun sets about 630pm
Thanks
James G
San Diego, CA14 contributions
I was in Athens in February. When the tour bus left Sounion there was still daylight. This would be the case for October if Chat tours is consistent with the start time for the half day trip to Sounion. You might want to contact Chat Tours to see if they have a time which will be at the site during and after sunset, or contact another tour operator that can meet your needs.
Abisola C
7 contributions
we are going to be staying at 40 Voulis Athina 10557Greece ...so which will be the nearest hotel for pick up and what the distance
James G
San Diego, CA14 contributions
The hotel pick up point is close to your hotel. I don't remember the name of the specific hotel, but it is located just one block south of Syntagma Square. Your hotel is just a few blocks from this location.
What time is pick-up from Amalea Hotel?
James G
San Diego, CA14 contributions
Sorry for this late answer. It was in the afternoon, I think around 1:15.
Sara P
2 contributions
HOLA, quisiera saber si tienen el tour en español.
Muchas gracias!
stella maris d
Formosa, Argentina
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