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Cape Sounion Private Sunset Tour From Athens With Seaside Dinner


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From $170.10

125 reviews   (4.91)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Athens, Athens

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Gaze one of the most majestic sunsets in Greece with a private trip to Cape Sounion. After your private pick up by an executive car or mini van, relax and travel along the scenic Saronic Gulf, all the way from Athens Riviera to the cape and listen to your driver sharing tips and insights. Admire the temple of Poseidon, which sits atop a sheer sea cliff and was a sacred site in the ancient world. Absorb the unique views across the Aegean and take unique photos. After, taste the delightful Greek dishes in a picturesque seaside tavern with great view of the illuminated Temple of Poseidon. As you return, you can enjoy a delicious waffle with ice cream that only locals know.

You get to admire stunning Archeological Sites.

Admire one of the most amazing sunsets you could ever imagine.

100% personalized tour. No prearranged fixed tour.

Taste local cuisine and hear stories about the visited sites.

Private English speaking driver sharing tips.

Extra stop for ice cream.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Culinary Welcome Gift

Optional stop for ice cream

Private transportation by executive car or mini van

Professional driver with deep Local knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)

Visit a nearby tavern and taste Greek delightful dishes.Try the well-known Greek “mezedes” and enjoy a good wine (1 main course p.p, appetizer, salad, drinks, included. Fish by Kg is not included).

What's Not Included

Entrance Tickets ( Temple of Poseidon) 10€ per person

Gratuities (Optional)

Ice Cream

Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 1 - 80

Additional Info

  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Temple of Poseidon
Set out to a private sunset day trip to Cape Sounion. Our trip starts with a wonderful drive along the Athens Rivera. During this relaxing ride you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs, including Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza.

Arriving at the Cape Sounion, you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with its magnificent panoramic view of the Aegean Sea (on a clear day you can see several islands). Cape Sounion has long played an important part in Greek mythology and history, and the first recorded mention of it occurs in the Odyssey, as the last safe landing before Poseidon scattered the returning Greek navy. As god of the sea, Poseidon was very important for ancient Greeks, and the scale of the Temple at Cape Sounion reflects that.

After visiting the Temple, filled from the beauty, the history and the culture of this site you are set to admire one of the most amazing sunsets you could ever imagine. Similarly, when the sun begins to slowly touch the sea it is the perfect moment for a glass of wine, before having your dinner in a scenic, nearby seafront tavern.

Absorb the far-reaching views over the Aegean and take unique photos. On your way back, enjoy a delicious waffle with ice cream that only locals know.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included


Reviews

Unforgettable experience
songy435, 11-12-2022
This is a perfect choice for half-day private trip out of Athens. The Temple of Poseidon is a perfect place, combination of impressive ancient archaeological site and splendid nature. The restaurant stop afterwards was also a great choice.

I really enjoyed my conversation with Ioannis. He is very knowledgable with not only ancient history but also recent history since Greek independence.

I didn’t expect to have such an exciting and unforgettable experience even for a December day in Athens :) So to summarize, highly recommended!
Beautiful, fun, and delicious dinner
Sarah_A, 26-11-2022
The sunset was amazing and a wonderful point. The dinner was excellent and inclusive which was a nice bonus to just order whatever we wanted to try. Our driver also made the entire drive (which with Athens traffic can often be extended) completely enjoyable. Petros (our driver) was amazing: friendly, informative, and thoughtful. Greatly enjoyed the whole experience!
Must Do Excursion
stevenkI4674AK, 25-11-2022
This excursion was excellent! Highly recommended!! We arrived at Cape Sounion right before sunset and the scenes were magical on the drive there. Alex was excellent - great conversation and has a vast knowledge of Greek history and other facts about Athens. He also recommended other excursions and places to visit while we’re here.
Dinner was excellent, and I highly suggest stopping to get ice cream right next door. All around excellent experience! So glad we signed up!
Thanksgiving In Greece
brookss682, 24-11-2022
Yiannis was amazingly friendly and full of information around every corner of our drive. We talked past and present Greece. We had a great time and a delicious local dinner.
Could Have Been Better
DeeIrish, 28-11-2022
Pick up was prompt and we made it to Posiden’s temple with plenty of time before sunset. Our guide was knowledgeable but some of the topics he brought up to discuss (politics, being underpaid, etc.) along with passing comments regarding sexual preference were highly inappropriate and had no part of a tour, especially around children. I agree with the previous reviews reading the meal - it was just okay. The extra stop regarding the ice cream is misleading - there is no extra stop, the ice cream shop is next to the restaurant and also the ice cream is not included.