Athens Guided Sunset Bus Tour to Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion with Audio Guide
by Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
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The tour begins with a pickup from one of three central locations in Athens. Travelers board a modern, air-conditioned bus and head toward the Athenian Riviera, passing sandy beaches and seaside villages along the way. The drive to Cape Sounion takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Along the route, the bus continues along the southern coast of Attica, including stops at Glyfada and Vouliagmeni, where an audio guide provides historical commentary on these areas. There is a brief photo stop at Lake Vouliagmeni before reaching the Sounion promontory. At Cape Sounion, guests spend approximately 90 minutes at the Temple of Poseidon, which sits 70 meters above the sea on a cliff. Visitors can walk around the site, learn about its significance in ancient Greek mythology, including the story of King Aegeus and Theseus, and watch the sunset over the Aegean Sea. After the sunset, the bus returns to Athens, with the trip back taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The tour includes multilingual audio commentary, an English-speaking driver and escort, and pickup and drop-off at central Athens locations. Food, drinks, and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Glyfada
The tour departs from central Athens and travels through Glyfada, passing sandy beaches and seaside villages along the Athenian Riviera. The drive to Cape Sounion takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Vouliagmeni
The bus continues along the southern coast of Attica, passing through Vouliagmeni. Travelers learn about the history of the area through the multilingual audio commentary during the drive.
Lake Vouliagmeni
There is a brief stop for photos at Lake Vouliagmeni, a natural lake known for its unique environment.
Sounio
The tour reaches Sounion, a promontory known for its ancient significance as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. The surrounding landscape offers views of the sea and coastline.
Temple of Poseidon
Guests spend about 90 minutes at the Temple of Poseidon, located 70 meters above the Aegean Sea on a cliff. Visitors can walk around the site, learn about Greek mythology including the story of King Aegeus and Theseus, and watch the sunset over the sea.
90 min
Legrena
After the sunset visit, the bus departs Cape Sounion and returns to Athens, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the city center.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Guided Sunset Bus Tour to Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion with Audio Guide
by Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€42.56Overview
The tour begins with a pickup from one of three central locations in Athens. Travelers board a modern, air-conditioned bus and head toward the Athenian Riviera, passing sandy beaches and seaside villages along the way. The drive to Cape Sounion takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Along the route, the bus continues along the southern coast of Attica, including stops at Glyfada and Vouliagmeni, where an audio guide provides historical commentary on these areas. There is a brief photo stop at Lake Vouliagmeni before reaching the Sounion promontory. At Cape Sounion, guests spend approximately 90 minutes at the Temple of Poseidon, which sits 70 meters above the sea on a cliff. Visitors can walk around the site, learn about its significance in ancient Greek mythology, including the story of King Aegeus and Theseus, and watch the sunset over the Aegean Sea. After the sunset, the bus returns to Athens, with the trip back taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The tour includes multilingual audio commentary, an English-speaking driver and escort, and pickup and drop-off at central Athens locations. Food, drinks, and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Glyfada
The tour departs from central Athens and travels through Glyfada, passing sandy beaches and seaside villages along the Athenian Riviera. The drive to Cape Sounion takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Vouliagmeni
The bus continues along the southern coast of Attica, passing through Vouliagmeni. Travelers learn about the history of the area through the multilingual audio commentary during the drive.
Lake Vouliagmeni
There is a brief stop for photos at Lake Vouliagmeni, a natural lake known for its unique environment.
Sounio
The tour reaches Sounion, a promontory known for its ancient significance as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. The surrounding landscape offers views of the sea and coastline.
Temple of Poseidon
Guests spend about 90 minutes at the Temple of Poseidon, located 70 meters above the Aegean Sea on a cliff. Visitors can walk around the site, learn about Greek mythology including the story of King Aegeus and Theseus, and watch the sunset over the sea.
90 min
Legrena
After the sunset visit, the bus departs Cape Sounion and returns to Athens, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the city center.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.