Athens: Sunset Tour to Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon

Discover the world's oldest theater at Thorikos.

Visit the Temple of Poseidon one of the most important temples in Greece

See the impressive panoramic view from the southeastern peak of Sounion.

Experience the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient Theater of Thorikos, Thoricus 190 01 Greece

Experience a journey back in time with our guided tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Depart from Halandri Metro station and relax in a comfortable bus while learning about the mythology and history of the area. Discover the ancient theater of Thorikos, the oldest preserved theater in the world, and admire the historic ancient silver mines of the region.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00, Greece

Depart Athens with a friendly escort (archaeologist) by bus from the Halandri Metro station and reach Cape Sounio when the sun is about to set. The best moment to enjoy the picturesque area of Sounio is during sunset.

Walk around the magnificent Temple of Poseidon, one of the most important temples in central Greece and second most important after the Temple of Acropolis.

Discover the signature on the marbles of various famous authors who passed by the Cape of Sounio as the romance author Lord Byron (1810A.C) who couldn’t resist and left his marking on it. Let the romance aspect of Sounio travel you while you watch the idyllic sunset fading into the clear blue Aegean Sea.

Immerse yourself in this de-light-ful evening experience watching some of the richest and most beautiful districts such as Varkiza, Glyfada and Palaio Faliro.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Free of charge entrance to the archaeological site is valid for youths of up to 18 years old and students inside the European Union"
"Reduced entrance (-50%) is valid for European Union citizens aged over 65 and students of Higher Education Institutes outside the European Union"
"In winter season (01/11-31/03) the general entrance fee to the archaeological site is 5€ in Sounio."
"You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule"
"Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall have a sign of Ammon Express so that he/she will be recognisable easily once you validate your ticket before the exit of the metro station"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Doukissis Plakentias 76, Chalandri 152 34, Greece

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Round-trip transportation from Athens
• Transfer in new, luxury air-conditioned buses
• English-speaking escort escort (archaeologist)
• Free WiFi on the bus
• Basic travel insurance

Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Guided tour inside the sites
• Entrance fee to the archaeological site of Sounio (10€ during summer season-5€ during winter season)

Facilities