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Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

Amazing Tour

Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

28€ per person


Drive to Cape sounion along the south coast to the Athenian Riviera . Easily reach the otherwise hard-to-get-to Sounion. You’ll be dazzled by the famous landscape that surrounds the promontory of the Sounion. In the times of the ancient Greeks, this site was revered as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon perched upon the cliff’s edge 70 meters above the sea. Walk the blessed earth of the Sounion, one of the places sung about it in Homer’s Odyssey.

Stand upon the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off. The tale is told in Greek mythology that Aegeus told his son Theseus that if he defeated the Minotaur, he should return to Athens with ships bearing white sails. Theseus forgot this request, and when Aegeus saw Theseus’ black sails, he threw himself from the Sounion in despair. Watch the sunset over this legendary horizon.

Audio guide included in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian.

  • Destination
  • Departure
    3 different departure points in Athens city center
  • Departure Time
    15:30
  • Return Time
    20:30
  • Included
    Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour
    Roundtrip transportation
    Pickup and drop-off from central locations
    Multilingual commentary
  • Not Included
    Licensed guide inside the Temple
    Entrance tickets to the Archaeological area
    Food & drinks
    Entry Fees
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HIGHLIGHTS
 
  • Enjoy the amazing sunset off of the Cape Sounion
  • Explore the ancient temple of the god Poseidon
  • Drive through the magnificent Athenian Riviera with an modern air conditioned bus.
  • Duration 5 hours
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DEPARTURE
October 2024 Omonoia Square : 14:00 Old Parliament :   14:15 Melina Mercouri /Plaka :  14:30
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CAPE SOUNION
Drive along the south coast to the Athenian Riviera on a trip from Athens to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. Admire views of the temple and watch the sunset from Cape Sounion. Learn about the sights you see with an audio guide available in six languages.   Hop on board an air-conditioned bus and head to the Sounion. You’ll be dazzled by the famous landscape that surrounds the promontory of the Sounion. In the times of the ancient Greeks, this site was revered as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena.   Next, marvel at the Temple of Poseidon perched upon the cliff’s edge 70 meters above the sea (entry tickets not included). Walk the blessed earth of the Sounion, one of the places sung about it in Homer’s Odyssey, and stand on the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off.   Finish your day by watching the sunset over this legendary horizon.

TOUR LOCATION

Temple of Poseidon and Cape of Sounio sunset tour :

Drive along the south coast to the Athenian Riviera. Easily reach the otherwise hard-to-get-to Sounion. You’ll be dazzled by the famous landscape that surrounds the promontory of the Sounion. In the times of the ancient Greeks, this site was revered as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon perched upon the cliff’s edge 70 meters above the sea. Walk the blessed earth of the Sounion, one of the places sung about it in Homer’s Odyssey. Stand upon the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off. The tale is told in Greek mythology that Aegeus told his son Theseus that if he defeated the Minotaur, he should return to Athens with ships bearing white sails. Theseus forgot this request, and when Aegeus saw Theseus’ black sails, he threw himself from the Sounion in despair. Watch the sunset over this legendary horizon.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Drive along the south coast to the Athenian Riviera. EasTour Itemsily reach the otherwise hard-to-get-to Sounion. You’ll be dazzled by the famous landscape that surrounds the promontory of the Sounion. In the times of the ancient Greeks, this site was revered as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon perched upon the cliff’s edge 70 meters above the sea. Walk the blessed earth of the Sounion, one of the places sung about it in Homer’s Odyssey. Stand upon the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off. The tale is told in Greek mythology that Aegeus told his son Theseus that if he defeated the Minotaur, he should return to Athens with ships bearing white sails. Theseus forgot this request, and when Aegeus saw Theseus’ black sails, he threw himself from the Sounion in despair. Watch the sunset over this legendary horizon.    
May-August  2024
  • Omonoia Square : 16:30
  • Old Parliament :   16:45
  • Melina Mercouri /Plaka :  17:00
September   2024  
  • Omonoia Square : 16:00
  • Old Parliament :   16:15
  • Melina Mercouri /Plaka :  16:30
October 2024
  • Omonoia Square : 15:00
  • Old Parliament :   15:15
  • Melina Mercouri /Plaka :  15:30
November 2024-February 2025
  • Omonoia Square : 14:00
  • Old Parliament :   14:15
  • Melina Mercouri /Plaka :  14:30
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