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Combo: Temple of Poseidon Sunset Tour from Athens + 2-Day Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Open-top double-decker bus touring Athens with Acropolis in the background.
Open-top bus touring Athens landmarks, including the Acropolis, with views of Piraeus and nearby beaches.
Athens hop-on-hop-off bus near Acropolis, part of 48-hour combo tour with Cape Sounion sunset experience.
Hop-on-hop-off bus in Athens with view of Acropolis, part of 48-hour tour including Cape Sounion sunset.

Choose this cost-effective combo with which you can tour Athens on a hop-on hop-off bus and visit the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion!

Highlights

  • Discover Athens at your own pace with a 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, providing the flexibility to customize your itinerary.

  • Get access to pre-recorded commentary available in 16 languages as you traverse the city's 35 stops including the Temple of Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium.

  • Marvel at the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea as the ancient Temple of Poseidon is bathed in a golden glow, perched majestically on the rugged cliffs of Cape Sounion.

  • Discover the ancient Temple of Poseidon, a 5th-century BC masterpiece renowned for its striking Doric columns and captivating mythological significance, set atop dramatic coastal cliffs.

Inclusions

HOHO bus tour

  • 2-day unlimited HOHO pass

  • Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian

  • Free WiFi onboard

  • Free map of the city

  • Headphones

From Athens: Temple Of Poseidon Sunset Tour

  • 4-hour evening tour of the Temple Of Poseidon

  • Round Trip transfer from Athens with AC

  • Professional Guide

Exclusions

  • Entry tickets to attractions

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Carola Dominke-Bendix

Carola

5/5

Oct, 2024

The sunset at the cape was breathtaking. Although quite cold due to the wind.
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Romina Serra

Romina

5/5

Sep, 2024

Wonderful experience, lovely place with breathtaking colors,kind and knowledgeable guide.
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Ramūnas Mieldažys

Ramūnas

5/5

Jul, 2024

Very profesional tour guide. Pay attention on our wishes.
Nicole Carelle

Nicole

5/5

Jul, 2024

The staff, the tour guide excellent ! Very kind !
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RAMNEESH GARG

Ramneesh

5/5

Jun, 2024

See the best of Athens with a hop-on-hop-off bus tour! The best part? You can hop on or disembark at any of the stops and explore the city at your own pace.

Orange Line: Athens

Schedule

  • First Bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament

  • Last Bus: 7.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament

  • Frequency: every 15 mins

  • Popular Stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium

Blue Line: Piraeus

Schedule

  • First Bus: 10.45am from Acropolis

  • Last Bus: 5.45pm from Acropolis

  • Frequency: approx 2 hours

  • Popular Stops: Planetarium, Piraeus

Yellow Line: Glyfada

Schedule

  • First Bus: 10am from Acropolis

  • Last Bus: 7.10pm from Acropolis

  • Frequency: approx 1-2 hours

  • Popular Stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach

Green Line: Vouliagmeni

Schedule

  • First Bus: 10.38am from Divani Apollon

  • Last Bus: 6:20pm from Voula Park

  • Frequency: approx 1-2 hours

  • Popular Stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points and here for the detailed timetable.

From Athens: Temple Of Poseidon Sunset Tour

Discover the ancient Temple of Poseidon on a scenic tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views as you drive along the Athenian Riviera, and experience the magic of a sunset over the Aegean Sea as it illuminates the historic ruins. This tour blends history, mythology, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable escape just outside the city.

  • First Bus from Omonoia Square: 2pm

  • Last Bus from Melina Mercouri Monument: 2:30pm

Accessibility

HOHO bus tour

  • Disabled guests are welcome as the buses are wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

HOHO bus tour

  • Note that from Jan to Mar, Yellow and Green Lines are closed.

  • Children aged 5 and under can travel for free.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Carry a printout of your voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.

Redemption Point

Attraction 1: 48 Hrs Hop-on-Hop-off Bus

  • Please redeem this voucher from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops.

  • You can then board the bus at any designated stop. The recommended stops are Syntagma Square, Greek Parliament, Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki Square, Omonoia Square, Karaiskaki Square, Archaeological Museum, and Piraeus Cruise Terminals.

Routes

  • Athens Line: From 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM (every 15 minutes)

  • Piraeus Line: Every 45 minutes

  • Beach Line/Glyfada and Vouliagmeni: Every 2 hours

Attraction 2: Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

  • You can board the bus for the sunset tour from any of the following points -

  • Note: The bus does not stop at every stop unless you've informed our local partners of the pick-up point you'll be waiting at.

  • 16:30: Omonoia Square (in front of the Hondos center department store/stop A12 of the hop-on hop-off bus), Pl. Omonias 4, Athina 104 31, Greece.

Get Directions to the meeting point.

  • 16:45: Syntagma/ Old Parliament (stop A1), Stadiou 13, Athina 105 61, Greece.

Get Directions to the meeting point.

  • 17:00: Plaka old city/ Melina Merkouri Monument (in front of Melina Merkouri statue) (stop A2), Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 54, Athina 105 58, Greece.

Get Directions to the meeting point.

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