ATHENS · DAY TRIP
Athens’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cape sounion day trips in Athens. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion for Poseidon Temple at sunset, with an archaeologist guide, audio app, and scenic Riviera views.
Most Popular“The tour was amazing. Very well organized. Angelina, our guide was attentive, full of knowledge and very open. The trip overall was a great exoerience.”
Bus along Athens Riviera to Cape Sounion for Poseidon Temple ruins and sunset views, with 6-language audio guide. 5-hour trip.
“We booked this tour last minute and everything went very smoothly. The booking and check-in process were simple, and we were picked up right on time. The drive was only about an hour, which made it an easy half-day trip compared to longer tours. We chose the sunset option and it was perfect. When we…”
Half-day trip from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with a Riviera drive, beach swim, and sunset views.
“Super! Our guide and driver were fantastic! The explanations and experience of our guide made the visit even more memorable. Also, I saw one of the most beautiful sunset in my life. Thank you!”
See the Temple of Poseidon at sunset on an Athens-to-Sounion bus tour with expert stories, free time at the ruins, and an eco-minded ride.
“Drive to Cape Sounion was comfortable and easy to navigate. Guides were pleasant and very informative. The location in itself was spectacular!!”
Half-day Cape Sounion trip from Athens: Temple of Poseidon myths with an archaeologist and a cliffside sunset over the Aegean.
“Wonderful tour! Highly professional staff, everything well scheduled and well organized.”
Private Athens and Cape Sounion day with hotel pickup, skip-the-line Acropolis access, and Poseidon cliff views.
“Alex our driver and guide was fantastic, super helpful and very attentive. He met us at the cruise port right on time, answered all questions, even the silly ones and was so eager to share his knowledge of Athens, the sights and history. We saw so many sights, beat the bulk of the lines at…”
Drive the Athenian Riviera, watch Poseidon’s cliffs at sunset, then use a 2-day Athens hop-on-hop-off pass to explore at your pace.
“A wonderful outing. Our guide Charalampos was full of knowledge and was funny and kind. Totally recommend!”
Cape Sounion sunset tour from Athens with Temple of Poseidon cliffs, archaeologist-led myths, scenic coastal drive, and time to watch the sky change.
“I know that as we approach summer solstice the sunset time is getting later, but it would have been nicer not to have to run as soon as the sun touched the hills ☺️”
A half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion for a guided Temple of Poseidon visit, plus coastal views of the Athenian Riviera.
“The guide Maria was very friendly and knowledgable! She definitely provided extensive insight into the history of the temple and why it was built. I was even give a choice of where we could be dropped off on the return to Athens.”
Small-group Athens Riviera day trip to Cape Sounion for a Poseidon Temple sunset, with coffee, bougatsa, scenic stops, and a swim break.
“This trip was truly unforgettable. From start to finish, everything was so thoughtfully curated—it felt personal and special in every way. Kostas was incredibly warm and welcoming, and his passion for sharing the beauty of his country really came through. Visiting the Temple of Poseidon at sunset was absolutely breathtaking—something I’ll never forget. The stop…”
Half-day from Athens to Lake Vouliagmeni thermal swimming and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, with hotel pickup.
“We had the best day from start to finish. Our tour driver Yiannis was super friendly and so knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Private Athens and Cape Sounion tour with hotel pickup, A/C comfort, skip-the-line ticket help, and time for the Acropolis and Poseidon.
“Jimmy took my fiance and I on a very thorough tour of Athens and beyond. He knew all the good spots and the best time to go to each in order to beat the crowds. He even added a stop to the tour when he saw we were doing well on time. This was truly…”
Kayak from Sounion to the Poseidon Temple area, stop for a swim and snorkeling, then refuel with lunch and sea views.
“If you're going to Athens Greece,this is an amazing adventure. I was not a kayaker, but they made me feel very comfortable. It included snacks on a beach and a beautiful lunch spread after the tour was over, the guides were amazing!! They stuck with us and made us feel safe and comfortable.”
Athens Riviera day tour with Poseidon Temple, Kape Beach swimming, and thermal Lake Vouliagmeni, plus small-group comfort.
“the Tour day was really good we were provided everything we needed (water and snacks and more stuff to the beach) it was really organised and clean, Gorge told us alot about the places we visited from an historically and a local prospective. 10/10 really recommend”
Hop-on Athens bus plus Cape Sounion sunset trip to Temple of Poseidon. Central pickup, 2-day pass, and a scenic, timed day.
“It was a great experience, such a beautiful setting. My only complaint would be the van held 20 people. We had 19 people. We were the 3rd stop to be picked up, my daughter and I are not very tall, but we're squished into the last row. Then for the return, everyone took their same…”
The ancient city, the great museums, and every road out to the oracles and the islands.
