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Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Sunset Tour from Athens

See the Aegean Sea as the sun sets over the waters

  1. Start time 17:30

  2. Duration 5h 30mins

  3. Live guide English

  4. Max group size 50

Included

  • Live guide
  • Roundtrip transportation from Athens
  • WiFi onboard
  • Travel insurance

Not included

  • Entrance fee to the Sounion archaeological site (€10 in summer; €5 in winter)
  • Archaeological site guided tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Starting point

76 Doukissis Plakentias, 152 34, Athens

Take a day trip from Athens to Cape Sounion. See the Temple of Poseidon and the views around the area, and watch a sunset over the Aegean Sea.

Leave from a spot in the center of Athens and go by bus to Cape Sounion. Hear about the mythology and history of the area during the ride.

Stop at the ancient Theatre of Thorikos, the oldest preserved theater in the world. See the views and the old silver mines in the region.

Arrive at Cape Sounion, where you will have about 2 hours of free time to visit the Temple of Poseidon. Walk around the temple and see the Aegean Sea as the sun sets over the waters.

Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point.
  1. Provider: AMMON EXPRESS IKE
    Registered address: 12 Tsimiski str., 54624, Thessaloniki, GR

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  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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