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Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

Book day trips to see one of the most picturesque coastal views of Greece at Cape Sounion, and the famous Temple of Poseidon that looms over it.
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Slide 1 of 8, Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion overlooking the sea during sunset.
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion overlooking the sea during sunset.
5 hrs
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  • Enjoy a hassle-free trip from Athens to Cape Sounion with round-trip AC bus/coach transfers from a centrally located meeting point.

  • Follow the journey with a multilingual audio guide, or choose an option with an English-speaking archaeologist guide for deeper insights into the region's history and mythology.

  • Drive along the Athenian Riviera, passing golden beaches, seaside resorts, and dramatic coastal landscapes on your way to Greece's southernmost peninsula.

  • Explore the Temple of Poseidon perched high above the Aegean Sea, wander around the ancient sanctuary, and take in sweeping coastal views from one of Attica's most scenic clifftop locations.

  • Upgrade your experience with Temple of Poseidon entry tickets and the expertise of an English-speaking archaeologist guide.

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  • Enjoy a hassle-free trip from Athens to Cape Sounion with round-trip AC bus/coach transfers from a centrally located meeting point.

  • Follow the journey with a multilingual audio guide, or choose an option with an English-speaking archaeologist guide for deeper insights into the region's history and mythology.

  • Drive along the Athenian Riviera, passing golden beaches, seaside resorts, and dramatic coastal landscapes on your way to Greece's southernmost peninsula.

  • Explore the Temple of Poseidon perched high above the Aegean Sea, wander around the ancient sanctuary, and take in sweeping coastal views from one of Attica's most scenic clifftop locations.

  • Upgrade your experience with Temple of Poseidon entry tickets and the expertise of an English-speaking archaeologist guide.

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€16.80
Slide 1 of 7, Sunbeds along the shore of Vouliagmeni Lake, Greece, with rocky cliffs and greenery.
Sunbeds along the shore of Vouliagmeni Lake, Greece, with rocky cliffs and greenery.
6 hrs
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  • Travel along the Athens Riviera in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, passing beach coves and sea cliffs as the city gives way to open coastline toward Cape Sounion.

  • Enjoy the convenience of a small-group journey with hotel pickup and drop-off, along with onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, bottled water, snacks, and more.

  • Stop at Lake Vouliagmeni for a swim in its thermal spa waters, a natural lake known for its steady temperature and peaceful setting (entry ticket not included).

  • Visit the Temple of Poseidon, perched above the Aegean Pelagus, where you can explore the ancient site at your own pace.

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  • Travel along the Athens Riviera in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, passing beach coves and sea cliffs as the city gives way to open coastline toward Cape Sounion.

  • Enjoy the convenience of a small-group journey with hotel pickup and drop-off, along with onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, bottled water, snacks, and more.

  • Stop at Lake Vouliagmeni for a swim in its thermal spa waters, a natural lake known for its steady temperature and peaceful setting (entry ticket not included).

  • Visit the Temple of Poseidon, perched above the Aegean Pelagus, where you can explore the ancient site at your own pace.

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€70
Slide 1 of 5, Guest exploring the Temple of Poseidon in Athens, Greece.
Guest exploring the Temple of Poseidon in Athens, Greece.
5 hrs
3 more
  • 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.

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  • 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.

from
€48
Slide 1 of 12, Tour group with guide at the Acropolis, Athens, exploring ancient ruins.
Tour group with guide at the Acropolis, Athens, exploring ancient ruins.
10 hrs
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€175
Slide 1 of 11, Temple of Poseidon at sunset and Athens hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Temple of Poseidon at sunset and Athens hop-on hop-off bus tour.
5 hrs
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€27
Slide 1 of 9, Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion and Acropolis in Athens, Greece, overlooking the sea.
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion and Acropolis in Athens, Greece, overlooking the sea.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
Transfers available
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Slide 1 of 8, Academy of Athens facade with statues of philosophers in Greece.
Academy of Athens facade with statues of philosophers in Greece.
10 hrs
1 more
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€460
Slide 1 of 6, Temple of Poseidon ruins at Cape Sounion under a blue sky, viewed from rocky terrain.
Temple of Poseidon ruins at Cape Sounion under a blue sky, viewed from rocky terrain.
5 hrs
1 more
  • 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.

More details
  • 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.

from
€48
Slide 1 of 7, Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio overlooking the sea at sunset.
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio overlooking the sea at sunset.
5 hrs
1 more
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€16.80

Pro tips to help you make a pick

We cannot recommend the sunset tours enough for it is a one-of-a-kind experience. Imagine the ruins of a 2500-year-old temple atop a cliff, overlooking the sea where the sun dips into, coloring the sky in pretty hues of golden yellow, pink, red, and blue! Though words can paint a picture, they cannot justify the incredible sunset that awaits you.

About Temple of Poseidon

A sacred bastion overlooking the Aegean Sea since 440 BC, the Temple of Poseidon is excellently preserved. Visit this cliff temple to delve into the fascinating mythical, cultural, and even military history of ancient Greeks while enjoying awe-inspiring sunset views.


AddressCape Sounio, Sounio 195 00, Greece
Year opened440
Founded byPericles
Visitors per year200000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

King Aegeus, father of Theseus is believed to have plunged to his death from the cliff here. After killing the minotaur, Thesaus' ship returned with black sails, which implied he was killed, (which was not the case). A heartbroken King couldn’t take it and jumped from the cliff to his death. The Athenians named the Aegean Sea after this mighty King and loving father.

Why visit Temple of Poseidon?

Historical significance

The Temple of Poseidon was not merely a worship place. It was also a beacon for sailors and a great vantage point for surveillance of enemy ships entering the sea lanes. The 2500-year-old history of this magnificent temple of white marble is reason enough to visit the carefully preserved ruins.

Plan your visit

Main entrance

 There is just one main entrance to the Temple of Poseidon. Entry is ticketed.

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What our guests say

Marijana R

Croatia
Couple
Last week
I have a doughter in wheelchairs, every one is very polite and ready to help. Elevator is a great idea, so she can also go to the top

Combo: Temple of Poseidon Sunset Half-Day Trip + Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets

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