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Cape Sounion: Sunset Tour from Athens

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from €38.00

Opening Hours

clockDepending on the sunset times throughout the year between 3 pm and 6:30 pm

Duration

clock4 hours

What It Is

  • A few-hour excursion from Athens to the Cape Sounion for experiencing one of the best sunsets in Greece.
  • After pickup, passengers travel via Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and some other famous suburbs of Athens to the cape.
  • Temple of Poseidon is the noteworthy attraction of the Cape Sounion, overlooking the Aegean Sea, Peloponnese and several islands.
  • During the trip, passengers enjoy great views.
  • The tour introduces the history of the Temple of Poseidon.
  • Depending on the chosen provider, travelers may have a chance to swim in the sea or improve the sunset experience with a glass of wine.
  • Upon returning, drop-off service leaves visitors at their hotels.

Your Experience With Cape Sounion: Sunset Tour from Athens

  • Take a short ride from Athens to Cape Sounion to enjoy one of the most breathtaking sunsets in Greece.
  • Travel through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, which are popular suburbs of Athens.
  • Once you arrive, examine the Temple of Poseidon, devoted to the Greek deity of the sea, and learn its history by means of a narrative.
  • Observe the islands of the Saronic Gulf dotting the horizon and the mountainous peninsula of Peloponnese.
  • Depending on the chosen provider, enjoy a swim or have a glass of wine while the sun sets.
  • Make use of the pickup and drop-off service.

What Cape Sounion: Sunset Tour from Athens Includes?

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Athens.
  • Assistance of a knowledgeable and licensed guide.
  • Transport by an air-conditioned minivan.
  • Optional glass of wine.

Things Before Go

  • The ride between the Cape Sounion and Athens is short, up to an hour in each direction.
  • Prepare yourself accordingly to weather conditions.

Tips

  • With the Hephaisteion in Athens and the Athena Aphaia Temple on Aegina, the Temple of Poseidon forms a holy triangle of the antiquity.
  • The temple is a relic of a golden age of ancient Athens.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • If ancient Greece and its everlasting architecture interest you, don't miss to book the tour.
  • Passionate photographers have a chance to take some of the most beautiful photos in Greece during the tour.
  • Romantic people shouldn't miss the activity, too.
  • The Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion is suitable for everyone.

Travellers Talk

  • According to the existing reviews, taking this sunset trip out of Athens is one of the top excursions from the Greek capital.
  • The majority of travelers were quite satisfied with the organization of the trip and the performance of their assigned guide.
  • Several reviewers stated that there is much to see along the way, including a hot spring.
  • The reviews underline the convenience of the pickup and drop-off service.
  • Comments further indicate that the sunset experienced from the Cape Sounion is a memorable one.

Best Times to Visit

  • On a clear day between spring and autumn

Ticket Information


Hotel Pickup

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    Address / Pick up Location

      Your hotel in Athens

    Disabled Access

      The activity isn't suitable for people suffering from immobility issues.

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