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The Original Sunset Tour: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon

Highlights

  • Visit the temple of Poseidon and see graffiti left by English poet Lord Byron
  • Marvel the sunset to the majestic Cape Sounion
  • Enjoy stunning views of the Aegean sea & its islands along the way
  • Pass by some of the most expensive and highly rated areas of Athens 
  • Watch the breathtaking sunset
  • Drive through the Greek Riviera's elegent boroughs on a carbon-neutral tour
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Description

Join our half-day tour to Cape Sounion and experience a breathtaking sunset at the unique temple of Poseidon, the God of the Seas in ancient times.

Our tour starts with a wonderful carbon-neutral drive along the Athens Riviera. During this relaxing ride with your luxury air-conditioned bus you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs, including Hellinikon Olympic complex, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Our expert archaeologist escort will travel you back in time. Learn about Cape Sounion's important role in Greek mythology and history.

Arriving at the Cape Sounion, explore the Temple of Poseidon at your own pace, with its magnificent panoramic view of the Aegean Sea (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). One of its columns has graffiti left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s. Cape Sounion has long played an important part in Greek mythology and history, and the first recorded mention of it occurs in the Odyssey, as the last safe landing before Poseidon scattered the returning Greek navy. As god of the sea, Poseidon was very important for ancient Greeks, and the scale of the Temple at Cape Sounion reflects that.

After visiting the Temple, filled with the beauty, the history and the culture of this site we will wait to admire one of the most amazing sunsets you could ever imagine. And when the sun begins to slowly touch the sea it is the perfect photo shooting moment, before returning back to your hotel.

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What's Included

Included

  • Entrance fees of the Temple of Poseidon (if option selected)
  • Expert archaeologist escort
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned bus
  • 1 hour free time inside the archaeological site
  • All taxes


Not included

  • Guided tour inside the archaeological site
  • Personal expenses
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Additional Information

The departure time for this tour depends from the sunset time during the summer season: 1-8 Jun at 18:00, 9 Jun-21 Jul at 18:15, 22 Jul-17 Aug at 17:45, 18 Aug-7 Sep at 17:15, 8 Sep-21 Sep at 17:00, 22 Sep-30 Sep at 16.45

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