Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens
by Getaways Greece
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€71Overview
This small-group tour from Athens lasts about 5 to 6 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Travel by air-conditioned minivan along coastal roads through Athens’s southern suburbs such as Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza, with views of the Saronic Gulf. The first stop is Vouliagmeni Lake, where guests have about 15 minutes for photos at this volcanic lake located below sea level near the coast. Afterward, the tour continues along the coast to a beach near Anavyssos, where there is an hour-long break for swimming and refreshments. The beach stop is available from early May to late October, weather permitting. Public changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers can be used free of charge. Use of sunbeds, umbrellas, or other organized beach facilities requires extra payment directly to those providers. The final visit is at the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. The guide shares information about this 5th-century B.C. temple dedicated to the sea god Poseidon. Guests have about an hour here, with free time to watch the sunset if taking the sunset tour option. After sunset, the minivan returns to Athens for hotel drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Athens
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel or apartment in Athens. If direct access is not possible, a nearby pickup location will be arranged.
Glyfada Beach
Drive along the coast passing Athens’s southern suburbs including Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Views of the Saronic Gulf and modern coastal neighborhoods are visible from the minivan.
Lake Vouliagmeni
Stop for about 15 minutes at Vouliagmeni Lake, a unique volcanic lake below sea level near the sea. This location is popular for photography due to its unusual setting.
15 min
Anavyssos
After a 50-minute coastal drive, arrive at a beach near Anavyssos for about 60 minutes. Guests can swim in the Aegean Sea and enjoy refreshments including beer or light meals. Bring swimwear and beach towels. Public changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers are free. Organized beach facilities require extra payment directly to providers and are not included in the tour price. This stop runs from early May to late October depending on weather and seasonal time changes.
60 min
Temple of Poseidon
The last stop is the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. The guide provides background on this 5th-century B.C. temple dedicated to the sea god. Guests have about an hour here, with free time to watch the sunset if on the sunset tour.
60 min
Athens
After sunset, the minivan returns to Athens. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or apartment.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens
by Getaways Greece
Choose from 3 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.€71Overview
This small-group tour from Athens lasts about 5 to 6 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Travel by air-conditioned minivan along coastal roads through Athens’s southern suburbs such as Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza, with views of the Saronic Gulf. The first stop is Vouliagmeni Lake, where guests have about 15 minutes for photos at this volcanic lake located below sea level near the coast. Afterward, the tour continues along the coast to a beach near Anavyssos, where there is an hour-long break for swimming and refreshments. The beach stop is available from early May to late October, weather permitting. Public changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers can be used free of charge. Use of sunbeds, umbrellas, or other organized beach facilities requires extra payment directly to those providers. The final visit is at the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. The guide shares information about this 5th-century B.C. temple dedicated to the sea god Poseidon. Guests have about an hour here, with free time to watch the sunset if taking the sunset tour option. After sunset, the minivan returns to Athens for hotel drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Athens
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel or apartment in Athens. If direct access is not possible, a nearby pickup location will be arranged.
Glyfada Beach
Drive along the coast passing Athens’s southern suburbs including Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Views of the Saronic Gulf and modern coastal neighborhoods are visible from the minivan.
Lake Vouliagmeni
Stop for about 15 minutes at Vouliagmeni Lake, a unique volcanic lake below sea level near the sea. This location is popular for photography due to its unusual setting.
15 min
Anavyssos
After a 50-minute coastal drive, arrive at a beach near Anavyssos for about 60 minutes. Guests can swim in the Aegean Sea and enjoy refreshments including beer or light meals. Bring swimwear and beach towels. Public changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers are free. Organized beach facilities require extra payment directly to providers and are not included in the tour price. This stop runs from early May to late October depending on weather and seasonal time changes.
60 min
Temple of Poseidon
The last stop is the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. The guide provides background on this 5th-century B.C. temple dedicated to the sea god. Guests have about an hour here, with free time to watch the sunset if on the sunset tour.
60 min
Athens
After sunset, the minivan returns to Athens. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or apartment.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.