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Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Small Group Tour

Name: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Small Group Tour
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Ride the Saronic coast to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on a small-group trip. Pick a morning or sunset departure, stop at the Vouliagmeni Lake area, and swim at a beach in season.

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Full description

This small-group tour follows the Saronic coastline south from central Athens to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon stands on a headland above the sea. Photo stops along the way include the Vouliagmeni Lake area, and from May to October the programme adds a beach stop for swimming.

You choose between a morning departure and a sunset one timed to the evening light at the temple. A driver and tour leader travel with the group, and hotel pickup and return are handled from central Athens.

Temple entry is bought separately.

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Address

Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, Greece · Athina

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Hours

Small-group half-day tour of ~4.5 hours with morning and sunset departures from central Athens, with the sunset option timed to the evening light at the temple.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

4h30

Best time

early morning, morning or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Wear swimwear under your clothes in beach season, since the swim stop is short
expect crowded viewpoints at sunset, so move early to your photo spot
confirm your hotel pickup point beforehand and buy temple entry separately.

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Reviews

MARIA – Ireland | August 31, 2026 Maria enjoyed the beach and sunset outing but encountered limited photo access at the lake, crowded sunset viewpoints and a hot van. Arriving ready to swim would help maximize beach time.

GetYourGuide traveler

1/5

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