easy
5 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires moderate walking on uneven terrain.
Step beyond Athens’s urban bustle with Greeking.me’s 5-hour private tour to Cape Sounio. Visit the iconic Temple of Poseidon, enjoy a seaside swim, and experience the innovative Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center on this captivating coastal journey.
5 Hours • All ages welcome!
Escape the hustle of Athens on a captivating 5-hour journey to Cape Sounio. Marvel at the stunning Temple of Poseidon, enjoy breathtaking sunsets, and explore the Athenian Riviera. Whether relaxing at Vouliagmeni Lake or visiting the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, this tour promises unforgettable memories and enchanting views.
5 hours
Are you thinking of escaping the bustle of Athens for a few hours or even a whole day? Let us take you on an unforgettable trip to Cape Sounio! Get ready to feel the unique vibe the Temple of the God Poseidon gives off, while enjoying a magnificent multi-hued sunset and a panoramic view of the sea. This tour will leave you with delightful images engraved in your memory. If you choose so, you can also stop and enjoy the healing properties of a natural spa in Vouliagmeni lake along your way to Sounio.
What you can expect? Our journey kicks off early in the evening so you can catch the magnificent coloring of the sky, while you soak up the scenic views of the Athens Riviera on our way to Cape Sounio. You will also get to gaze over the Doric-column Temple of Poseidon settled on the top of a craggy coast hill, overlooking the blue hues of the Saronic Gulf and the Aegean Sea; follow the clues of Lord Byron and meander around the same place where King Aegeus led the days of his life.
During the summer months, stop en route to the beach just below the Temple of Poseidon and give in to an hour of relaxation in the refreshing waters of the Aegean Sea. Enjoy the sun and the sea, while having some cool refreshments that will energize you enough to ascend to the top of the hill of Poseidon, the southernmost point of Attica.
In winter, since the temperatures do not allow a dip into the waters of Sounio, you will have the chance to pay an hour-long visit to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center(SNFCC), a newly-built complex located at the grounds of Phalero. An example of modern architecture, the SNFCC combines its minimalist aesthetic with the natural landscape and exploits the temperate climate and seasonality of Attica. Wander around the award-winning Mediterranean Garden of the Cultural Center and head to the Pharos, where you can gaze at the expanse of the Aegean Sea. Have a look at the National Library of Greece or the impressive National Opera House, and relax with a cup of a hot beverage along with some snacks by the canal of the SNFCC.
Inclusions Hotel pick-up & private transfer to Sounio and Temple of Poseidon
Exclusions
Optional
Prepare yourself for an exciting experience & bring along your camera so you can capture the best moments of your trip.
If visiting during warmer months, pack swim gear for a refreshing dip near the temple.
The terrain near the temple includes rocky paths and uneven surfaces requiring supportive shoes.
Capture details from the temple’s columns and the sweeping coastline from multiple vantage points.
Wind and rain can make coastal stops less comfortable; summer evenings are generally ideal.
The Temple of Poseidon was built around 440 BC and served as a major landmark for ancient sailors navigating the Aegean.
The Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center integrates sustainable architecture and environmentally conscious landscaping to preserve local ecosystems.
Protects from strong Mediterranean sun during coastal walks and beach time.
summer specific
Supports footing on rocky and uneven surfaces around the temple and paths.
Allows for a refreshing swim stop on warm days.
summer specific
Useful for cooler evenings, especially near the coast.
fall specific