Cape Sounion Sunset Private Tour from Athens: Temple of Poseidon
Overview
Some places you visit. Cape Sounion is a place you feel. In the late afternoon your driver collects you from your hotel, apartment or cruise port in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes with Wi-Fi and bottled water and heads south along the Athenian Riviera: sparkling bays, seaside villages and the turquoise waters of Lake Vouliagmeni on one side, the open Aegean on the other. No coach, no crowds, no rush. Just tell us where you'd like to stop for photos.
Then the moment everyone comes for. High on the cliffs at the tip of Attica, the 2,500-year-old Temple of Poseidon glows gold as the sun sinks into the sea. Legend says Lord Byron loved the view so much he carved his name into the marble. Afterwards, enjoy an optional seafood dinner at a tavern by the water in Palaia Fokaia before a relaxed drive back to Athens under the evening lights.
Your English-speaking driver shares stories along the way. Perfect for couples, families and a last evening in Greece.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water
- Flexible photo stops along the Athenian Riviera
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, apartment or cruise port
- Private English-speaking driver
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Optional dinner and drinks
- Temple of Poseidon
- Gratuities
- Licensed guide (optional, upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability)
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up from any hotel or apartment in central Athens, or at the Piraeus cruise port. After booking, please send your hotel name, or your ship's name and all-aboard time. We'll drop you back at the same place. Airport pickup is available on request for an extra charge.
What To Expect
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Glyfada (pass by)
Varkiza (pass by)
Lake Vouliagmeni
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Poseidon
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palaia Fokaia
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites, so your driver waits outside while you explore the temple.
- Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
- Sunset times change through the year. We'll confirm the best pickup time for your date so you arrive about an hour before sunset.
- Bring a light jacket, as it can be windy on the cape, and wear comfortable shoes for the uneven path to the temple.
- Cruise guests: please give us your ship name and all-aboard time when you book.
- Vehicle: Modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type is determined by the number of passengers and is subject to availability.
- Groups of more than 10 people: please message us through [BRAND] before booking for a custom quote (additional vehicles available).
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water.
- Flexible photo stops along the Athenian Riviera.
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, apartment or cruise port.
- Private English-speaking driver.
- Fuel, tolls and parking.
- Optional dinner and drinks.
- Temple of Poseidon.
- Gratuities.
- Licensed guide (optional, upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cape Sounion Sunset Private Tour from Athens: Temple of Poseidon is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cape Sounion Sunset Private Tour from Athens: Temple of Poseidon will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water
- Flexible photo stops along the Athenian Riviera
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, apartment or cruise port
- Private English-speaking driver
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Optional dinner and drinks
- Temple of Poseidon
- Gratuities
- Licensed guide (optional, upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites, so your driver waits outside while you explore the temple.
- Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
- Sunset times change through the year. We'll confirm the best pickup time for your date so you arrive about an hour before sunset.
- Bring a light jacket, as it can be windy on the cape, and wear comfortable shoes for the uneven path to the temple.
- Cruise guests: please give us your ship name and all-aboard time when you book.
- Vehicle: Modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type is determined by the number of passengers and is subject to availability.
- Groups of more than 10 people: please message us through Viator before booking for a custom quote (additional vehicles available).
