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Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon at sunset

  • 5 - 6 hours
  • Small group, max 19 travellers
  • English
  • Hotel pickup within central Athens
  • 4.7(3,685 reviews)

The Athens Riviera to Poseidon's temple, at sunset

The minivan follows the coast road through Glyfada and Vouliagmeni, with a photo stop at Lake Vouliagmeni and a beach stop at Anavyssos for a swim and a drink, weather and season permitting.

It ends at the fifth-century-BC Temple of Poseidon on its sea cliff. The guide explains the site, then you have free time to watch the sun set over the Aegean.

Best for

  • A half day combining a swim, a drive and a sunset
  • The temple without arranging transport
  • A smaller-group alternative to big coaches

Highlights

  • Coastal drive via Glyfada and Vouliagmeni
  • Beach stop at Anavyssos (May to October)
  • The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
  • Sunset over the Aegean

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup & coastal drive

    Start

    Via Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, with a photo stop at Lake Vouliagmeni.

  2. Anavyssos beach stop

    ~1 hour

    Swimming and refreshments, seasonal (May to October).

  3. Temple of Poseidon

    ~1 hour

    Guided history of the temple, then free time to watch the sunset on the afternoon option.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned minivan transport
  • Tour escort
  • Temple of Poseidon entrance fee (€20 per person)
  • Food and drinks
  • Beach sunbeds and umbrellas
  • Gratuities

Important information

  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Bring swimwear and a towel for the seasonal beach stop.
  • Departure time shifts with the season on the sunset option.
  • Cancellation terms are shown on Viator before you book.

Meeting and end point

Meeting point

Hotel pickup within central Athens

End point

Return to the pickup hotel

Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get there with Meilora

A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.

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