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Cape Sounion Temple of Poseidon sunset tour with audio guide

Melina Mercouri Monument, Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias, Athens, Greece, Athens, Greece

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Cape Sounion Temple of Poseidon sunset tour with audio guide

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Picture being driven through sandy beaches and seaside villages of the idyllic Athenian Riviera, plus watching the sunset next to the Temple of Poseidon on this half-day trip from Athens to Cape Sounion.Once collected, you'll reach the otherwise hard-to-get-to Sounion. Be dazzled by the famed landscape that surrounds the area. Hear about the times of the ancient Greeks, and sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena.Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon perched upon the cliff’s edge 70 meters above the sea. Walk the blessed earth of the Sounion, one of the places sung about it in Homer’s Odyssey. Stand upon the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off. Plus, watch the sunset over this legendary horizon to complete an unforgettable experience.

What to remember

Important info

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

entrance fee to the Temple of Poseidon. The extra cost per person to be paid by cash or card at the ticket office of the monument is about 10 euros (April to October) and in low season (November to March) about 5 euros. Free admission days: 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri), 18 April (International Monuments Day), 18 May (International Museums Day), the last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days), 28 October, every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st

Know in advance:

please be at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the time indicated
infants (age 0-4): free admission
departure times for Cape Sounion 2023 -2024
29 October 2023 until 29 February 2024: Omonoia Square - 2.00pm; Old Parliament - 2:15pm; Melina Mercouri /Plaka - 2:30pm
March 2024: Omonoia Square - 3:00pm; Old Parliament - 3:15pm; Melina Mercouri /Plaka - 3:30pm
April -September 2024: Omonoia Square - 4:00pm; Old Parliament - 4:15pm; Melina Mercouri /Plaka - 4:30pm

What's included

Audio-guided tour. Roundtrip transportation

What's not included

Food and drinks. Entrance fees

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Marvel at the outstanding sunset from the Cape Sounion. Explore the ancient temple of the god Poseidon. Travel through the magnificent Athenian riviera. Listen to interesting facts using the audio guide provided in 6 languages

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

OPEN TOP BUS HELLAS

Meeting Point

Please meet at the Melina Merkouri Monument.