Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

Unlock ancient Athens with access to the Acropolis, Parthenon, and more—then chase the sunset at Cape Sounion for one perfectly themed Greek adventure.

Roam the Acropolis, stand before the Parthenon, sit where ancient dramas played in the Theatre of Dionysus, and learn its history via your audio guide.

Cruise the coastal road to Cape Sounion and hear dramatic legends of Poseidon and King Aegeus as you approach the cliffside temple with a multilingual audio guide.

Enjoy an unhurried visit, with commentary in six languages that you control, so you can pause, rewind, and linger longer at Cape Sounion viewpoints.

Arrive at your chosen afternoon departure, meet your escort, receive basic instructions, then join the group as you set off together from Athens.

Ride an air-conditioned bus along the coast, stop at viewpoints for photos, then arrive with entry included at the Temple of Poseidon.

Walk into the Temple of Poseidon, roam the ruins and cliffs at your rhythm, and watch the sea and sky gradually shift color as dusk approaches.

Begin your day with flexible pickup from your hotel or port, traveling in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water.

Visit Athens’ most iconic sites, from the Parthenon and Erechtheion to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium.

Enjoy a scenic drive along the Athens Riviera, passing beaches, marinas, and Vouliagmeni Lake as you leave the city behind on your way to the coast.

Arrive at Cape Sounion and explore the Temple of Poseidon perched on the cliffs, where you take in wide-open views over the Aegean Sea.

Enjoy seamless sightseeing and great value in one combo with a 2-day HOHO pass, then unwind on a guided sunset trip to Poseidon’s temple.

Explore Athens freely with a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass, complete with 35 stops, multilingual audio, free WiFi, a city map, and open-top views of ancient and modern marvels.

Take a scenic drive along the Athens Riviera to Cape Sounion, where your guide brings mythology to life as the sun sets behind the Temple of Poseidon.

See Athens’ ancient landmarks and the Aegean coastline in a single seamless day, with included entry tickets, expert guidance, lunch, and sunset views at Cape Sounion.

Walk through the Acropolis with your expert guide as you explore the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike, and continue to the Acropolis Museum to view its remarkable collection of ancient statues and artifacts up close.

At Cape Sounion, hear the myths and history of the Temple of Poseidon as you take in its dramatic cliffside setting and sweeping views over the Aegean Sea.

See Cape Sounion & the legendary Temple of Poseidon with an expert archaeologist guide. Experience one of Attica’s most dramatic coastal viewpoints at the Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon, one of Greece’s finest ancient sites.

Walk the sacred grounds of Cape Sounion and learn the myths behind the Temple of Poseidon.

Hear stories of Aegean legends and the Golden Age of Athens while standing at the same cliffs that inspired poets like Lord Byron, whose engraving still marks the temple.

Enjoy a scenic half-day escape from Athens without the hassle of planning.

A comfortable bus transfer, an English-speaking archaeologist guide, and included audio whispers let you enjoy a smooth, informative visit in just a few hours.

Explore the majestic Temple of Poseidon perched at the tip of Cape Sounion.

Accompany an expert guide to learn more about the monument.

Bask in unparalleled panoramic views of Sounion from the southeastern peak.

Soak in the jaw-droppingly brilliant sunset over the Aegean Sea.