Athens City Tour Cape Sounion – Temple of Poseidon Full Day Experience

Athens City Tour Cape Sounion is a full-day experience that combines the most important landmarks of Athens with a scenic coastal journey to the southern tip of Attica.

Your tour begins with a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, an impressive structure made entirely of white marble and the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Accompanied by our expert guides, you will continue through the city’s most important landmarks, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Greek Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and Constitution Square (Syntagma).

You will then visit the Athens Acropolis, where you will explore the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens, including the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the iconic Parthenon of Acropolis. From the top of the Acropolis, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the city.

You will continue downhill to the modern Acropolis Museum, where original sculptures and artefacts from the Acropolis are carefully preserved and displayed, offering a deeper understanding of ancient Greek civilization.

A lunch break at a local restaurant follows, giving you the opportunity to experience traditional Greek flavours during your full-day tour of Athens and Cape Sounion.

After lunch, the tour continues along the scenic coastal road of Attica, passing through the seaside suburbs of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, with stunning views of the Saronic Gulf and its small offshore islands.

You will then arrive at Cape Sounion, where the magnificent Temple of Poseidon stands on a dramatic cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. This iconic site is one of the most impressive archaeological locations in Greece, known for its unique setting and breathtaking views.

After exploring the Temple of Poseidon and the surrounding area, you will return to Athens in the late afternoon, concluding a memorable Athens City Tour Cape Sounion experience.

Important Information:

• Due to occasional restrictions in the visiting hours of the Acropolis Museum, the order of the program may be adjusted.
• Clients staying in coastal areas will be transferred back to their hotels by the Cape Sounion Tour bus.

• Free pick-up and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Athens and the city centre
• Entrance fees to the Acropolis Museum
• Entrance fees to the Acropolis archaeological site
• Entrance fees to the archaeological site of Cape Sounion
• Lunch at a local restaurant in Athens
• Services of a professional licensed guide
• Guided tours of all archaeological sites and museums included in the program
• Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned bus
• All taxes and fees

• Water, beverages or drinks during meals
• Personal expenses and tips
• Anything not explicitly mentioned in the program

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Athens City Tour Cape Sounion?
The tour lasts a full day, combining a comprehensive Athens city tour with a scenic coastal drive to Cape Sounion and a visit to the Temple of Poseidon.

What is included in the Athens City Tour Cape Sounion?
The tour includes transportation, a professional licensed guide, entrance fees to the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Cape Sounion, as well as lunch at a local restaurant.

What will I see at Cape Sounion?
At Cape Sounion, you will visit the Temple of Poseidon, one of the most iconic ancient Greek temples, located on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea with breathtaking views.

Is the Athens City Tour Cape Sounion suitable for all ages?
Yes, the tour is suitable for all ages. However, comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to uneven surfaces at archaeological sites.

Is lunch included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes lunch at a local restaurant in Athens, offering a taste of traditional Greek cuisine.