Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

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Athina, Greece

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

From $52.85

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

4 hours (Approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 1 more

Overview

Marvel over one of Greece’s most photographed monuments on this half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon from Athens. Wind your way along the coastal cliffs and beaches on the scenic drive to Cape Sounion, then grab your camera as you spot the magnificent remains of the Temple of Poseidon, perched high on the sea cliffs. You have a chance to get up close to the ancient monument, explore ruins dating back to 444 BC, and soak up the impressive coastal views.

Half-day tour to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon from Athens
Enjoy stunning coastal views as you drive to Cape Sounion
Explore the famous ruins of the Temple of Poseidon
Learn more about the ancient Greek monument from your English-speaking guide
Great-value tour includes pick-up and drop-off from selected Athens hotels

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From $52.85

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)

Professional guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance ticket to Temple of Poseidon (Sounio)

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Pick up from Piraeus port, airport, airbnb and apartments

Departure & Return

This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.

Departure PointHotel Amalia Athens , Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 10, Athina 105 57, Greece

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One corner away from central metro station Syntagma, opposite the National Garden entrance.

Pickup Details

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Pickup Time

Please arrive 1 hour before your selected start time for pickup. Your operator can coordinate exact time and location.

Return DetailsThis activity will end right where it started.Please NoteWe are not providing pick up service from air bnb or private apartments but upon confirmation we will pick you up from the closest hotel.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
IMPORTANT: Due to existing Civid 19 protocols please have with your copy of your Vaccination or PCR test
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
French speaking available ONLY on Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat
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
Guides allowed only through the mobile App to guide in the archaeological sites and museums
Port or private apartment or airbnb pickup are not available
Mask: is mandatory for clients and staff
Social distancing: Maintain distance of 1.5 meters
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
OPERATED BY CHAT Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

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What is the policy on sanitization during Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens?

A:The policy on sanitization is:

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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Traveler Tips

"If you want to see sunset at the temple, choose a tour which is specifically timed for sunset because the standard afternoon tours leave a little too early." See review
"People that are not mobile need to take this into consideration and make sure the bus will pick them up." See review

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Great Experience!

Kenya_G

, Oct 2021

This was such a wonderful trip. Exactly what I needed after a hard day at work. Once we were on our way, our guide started talking about Ancient Greece. She's so well-versed and passionate about Greek history, it shows! I'm so happy I was able to enjoy this experience.

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Good experience

Mark

, Oct 2021

The van was comfortable and the tour guide seemed enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She provided a lot of background history during the drive, which provided good context for the actual site.

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Kai_B

, Sep 2021

2 hours before the tour they told us we would need a vaccine card or negative covid test in order to come on the tour. We don't have either so weren't able to come. We asked for a refund or a different day to give us time to get a covid test. They denied us and didn't refund the $306 euros we paid.

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Response from Host , Sep 2021

Dear Kari, Thank you for your feedback . Of course we understand that you gave 1 star to the tour without participation because you didn't received refund. We have to remind you that you requested cancellation 2 hours before the tour therefore was not possible to refund you. From Sept 13 in Greece you cannot enter in museums , restaurants and in all closed area if you are not vaccinated or have negative rapid test which give results immidiately. When you called us and informed us that you are not vaccinated at 12:20 noon we recommended you to go to do the tests as you had enough time as the tour depart at 15:00. We came at your hotel but you were non show. regards Hara

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Our tour guide did her...

Radu_C

, Sep 2021

Our tour guide did her best to share as much interesting information as possible about the various sites we passed by on our way to the Temple lf Poseidon and back. In the end, though, we felt like the departure back to Athens was unnecessarely rushed. We would have loved some 15 extra minutes to enjoy a coffee at the nearby bar, especially since in the end we arrived back to Athens more than an hour early.

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Nice tour

Zoila_M

, Sep 2021

Nice trip to Temple of Poseidon - the views were magnificent and the tour guide was knowledgeable. It was a nice way to see in person this part of Greek Mythology.

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Excellent experience

Daniela_d

, Aug 2021

This place is amazing with a wonderful sea view.. I really enjoyed the experience.. Highly recommended

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Good tour of history

Krystal_T

, Mar 2020

The Tour starts with a bus drive to the cape. While on the drive various buildings, and areas are pointed out as you drive by. Once at the cape the view is great and the tour guide provides an entertaining presentation of the history of the temple and area. Everyone is given time after the tour to wander the area to take pictures and admire the view. On the way back to Athens the bus driver will drop clients off at Plaka, or others areas that are on the way back to the start point; this was a great addition. Aside from the temple and the great view there is little else to see. Having a guide to explain the history added to the trip otherwise you are just standing looking at some pillars.

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Good place, the tour could be a bit better

rnag2003

, Feb 2020

The place itself is very nice. And so was the drive to the temple. Our guide was very informative and friendly. Just one suggestion, it would be better if the tour could wait at the cape to watch the sunset. So they should decide to pickup/tour time accordingly. We left an hour before the sunset time and could not enjoy it. Also it would be great if the tour bus could stop somewhere along the road for a 10min photo stop of the cape and temple (there are designated places I saw along the road where it was possible to stop vehicles.). We missed 2 great photo opportunities due to this.

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Wow!

paulrkneipp

, Feb 2020

Great trip! Vicki filled the trip there with Greek history so we understood the context behind the temple when we arrived. The drive took about 90 mins each way and there's nothing to break it up except amazing sea views so if you struggle to sit still for 90 mins this might not be for you. But the end is worth it. The temple and surrounds are spectacular. If you want to see sunset at the temple, choose a tour which is specifically timed for sunset because the standard afternoon tours leave a little too early.

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Excellent Experience!

Debajit G

, Dec 2019

This trip is 100% recommended. The sunset view from the temple was pretty dope! The guide was very good and gave us tons of information on the historic journey of Greece.

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Response from Host , Dec 2019

Hello from Chat Tours, Thank you for your kind words. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your tour with us. With best regards, Kostas Papas

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