Day Trips from Athens to Temple of Poseidon

Make the most of your time in Greece on this full-day privately chauffeured tour of Athens. Get a true insider's view of this bustling Mediterranean metropolis and learn the history and culture of the city along the way. Explore the city while visiting such sites: Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis, Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Zeus, and the New Acropolis Museum. Watch the changing of the guard at the parliament and then take a coastal road trip to the dramatic clifftop Temple of Poseidon. This tour is flexible and allows you to go at your own pace.

Travel back in time to the thriving empire of ancient Greece on a full-day tour of Athens led by an expert guide. In the morning, visit a combination of classic and contemporary sites to gain a holistic picture of the bustling Greek capital including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Then, after savoring a delicious lunch, head out to the Saronic Gulf to Cape Sounion where the great Temple of Poseidon is still standing.

This tour helps you to tick off an ancient Greek temple and a beautiful lake with thermal water on the same trip. Instead of waiting at bus stops, make your hours go further by securing stress-free private transportation to take you between sites. First stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, which is known for its warm thermal water. Then later, visit Cape Sounion, where you can see the magnificent Temple of Poseidon.

Discover the best of Athens and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion on this full-day Super Saver—a combination of two popular tours for a great discounted price. Start with a guided morning stroll around top Athens attractions such as Syntagma Square, the charming old Plaka district, and more. Then, take a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis to see its classical showpieces, including the Parthenon. Finish with a scenic afternoon trip to see the Temple of Poseidon, a 5th-century BC temple perched on sea cliffs at Cape Sounion.

If you’re only in Athens for a day or so, you can still see the major highlights in Athens and nearby Cape Sounion. Avoid wasting time hailing taxis or hiring a car; instead, get around with a chauffeur-driven car and spend that time exploring more of this ancient city. Enjoy a whistlestop tour of the city’s major landmarks, including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, before heading out to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon, perched on a cliff at the southernmost point of Attica.

Treat yourself to a relaxing and enriching adventure on a private tour to Cape Sounion, direct from your Athens hotel. Begin with a picture-perfect chauffeured drive along the Athenian Riviera, then enjoy free time to explore the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon (own expense). Watch as the sun sinks into the Aegean Sea, with a glass of wine in hand, before dinner at a local restaurant.

The Athens Riviera is an alluring stretch of coastline south of the capital. With this sunset tour, avoid being tied to bus schedules and enjoy the convenience of your own private driver. Stop at the Temple of Poseidon, where you can enter at your expense and watch the sun set. Plus, there will be free time to indulge in the gastronomic delights of the Kavouri Beach area.

Admire ancient treasures side-by-side with modern marvels on this full-day sightseeing tour of Athens and Cape Sounion. Visit the famous Acropolis and Temple of Olympic Zeus, plus contemporary Athenian highlights like Panathinaikon Stadium and Parliament House. Savor traditional Greek flavors with an included lunch, and travel to Cape Sounion in the afternoon for spectacular views of the Saronic Gulf and the ancient Temple of Poseidon perched dramatically atop sea cliffs.

Journey to one of the most impressive and picturesque ancient sites in Greece on a private, half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon. Travel along the Saronic Gulf to Cape Sounion, where the well-preserved temple ruins sit high atop a dramatic sea cliff. Learn about the history of the site and the mythological sea god to whom it was dedicated at the visitor’s center, and take in spectacular coastal views of the gulf and surrounding islands. Enjoy the customized nature of a private tour and personal attention from an English-speaking driver and guide.

Cover ground quickly in Athens with an open-air buggy tour. Climb aboard a private buggy and set out on a sightseeing tour focused on Ancient Greek culture. Visit ancient ruins and temples around Athens including the Temple of Poseidon during this scenic tour. Learn about the stories behind historic landmarks from an English-speaking guide during this full-day tour, including a traditional Greek lunch.

Make the most of your time in Greece with this private cruise to Poseidon Temple at Sounio Cape. Enjoy the time on the cruise to the temple, about 43 miles (69 kilometers) southeast of Athens. Spend some time at the temple, the second most visited ancient site after the Acropolis in Athens. And then take some time to go swimming in the sea or snorkeling.

Begin your 5-hour private tour to Sounion with a delightful drive along the spectacular Aegean coast. Along the way, pause for photo opportunities at picturesque beaches, scenic yacht harbors, and Vouliagmeni Lake. Once at the cape, visit the Temple of Poseidon, which offers exceptional sea views. Conclude with a traditional seafood meal at a waterfront tavern (own expense), before returning to your Athens hotel.

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by comfortable minivan to the Acropolis and visit landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Olympiad Zeus, Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis, and the National Archaeological Museum. Then head to Cape Sounion and admire a magical sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.

Combine two popular tours of Athens and Cape Sounion into one day at a discounted price with this Athens Super Saver. In the morning, board an air-conditioned coach for a sightseeing tour of Athens’ highlights. With an expert guide, stroll around the Parthenon and antiquities on the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum; see the Panathenaic Stadium and more. Then, take an afternoon trip to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon overlooks the Aegean Sea. Admire the glittering temple and stellar views before your return by coach to Athens.

Expand your palate and get a behind the scenes look at olive oil production in Greece on this private tour. On your way to the venue admire the seaside view along Athens' Riviera. Once you reach your destination, relax in the setting of a rural farm surrounded by various cultivations and olive groves. Your host will introduce you to various different Greek olive tree varieties, giving you valuable insight into the cultivation of these trees throughout Greek history. After a dynamic tour of the farm and the groves, learn how to choose top-quality olive oil during a thorough and instructive tasting, before a farm to fork lunch on the premises. After your visit to our farm, watch the picturesque scenery all the way from Athens Riviera to the cape. Admire the temple of Poseidon, which sits atop a sheer sea cliff and was a sacred site in the ancient world. Tour the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the mythological god of the sea and gaze the islands as a backdrop.

Instead of tying yourself to a tour group with a rigid and stressful schedule, see what you want during your time in Athens with this customizable private tour. Explore Athenian landmarks without worrying about terrible views at the back of the crowd. Tour with a private guide and ask them all the questions you have, all without worrying about being ignored. Visit highlights of your choice, with potential stops including the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

This tour covers all the major sights of Athens plus the Athenian riviera and the famous Poseidon Temple at Cape of Sounion. This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour. You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish. JG Athens Tours gives specific attention to the quality than to the quantity. Our clients' safety is of our outmost priorities. Due to recent pandemia of Covid 19, increased precautionary measures of personal hygiene have been taken.

See the best of Athens and visit the Temple of Poseidon on a private, full-day shore excursion. Meet your guide at Piraeus Port, then climb into your private minivan and set off in search of the Greek capital’s premier sights. See Syntagma Square, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and more while your guide talks about the history and mythology of Ancient Greece. Then, travel onward to Cape Sounion, the site of the ruined Temple of Poseidon.

Cover more ground and take in Greece’s capital city plus the surrounding coastline in a single day with this private driving tour. Admire the top sights in Athens in just a few hours before enjoying a scenic drive along the Athenian Riviera. End with a sunset stop at Cape Sounio to marvel at the ancient ruins in the golden light of dusk before the return trip to Athens.

This half-day tour is a great way to tick off multiple highlights of the Athenian Riviera in just half a day. Instead of waiting for irregular buses, travel with ease in a luxurious private vehicle between sights such as Lake Vouliagmeni’s thermal springs, Cape Sounion, and the Temple of Poseidon. At the end of the tour, enjoy time to watch the sunset and have dinner at a tavern (own expense).

Experience the very best of Athens on a full-day group tour. All-inclusive transportation from your hotel enables you to cover a huge area of the city without getting breaking a sweat. The itinerary takes you to the city's most noteworthy attractions, including the Acropolis, Athens Trilogy, and St. Paul's Church. After lunch in the popular Plaka neighborhood, take a break from the hustle and bustle with a visit to the Temple of Poseidon.

Venture outside of Athens to explore the Athenian Riviera and Cape Sounion when you book this private tour. Discover the upscale neighborhoods of Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza before visiting the mineral-rich Lake Vouliagmeni which is known for its therapeutic properties. Visit the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion and conclude with a seafood meal at a traditional Greek tavern (own expense).

Marvel at the evocative ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, then dine on delicious Greek cuisine on this private half-day tour of Cape Sounion from Athens. Admire views along the Attica Riviera as you travel out to Cape Sounion, then stand in awe before the cliff-top ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, which dates back to 444 BC. Finish your tour with an indulgent 3-course lunch or dinner (depending on the option chosen) at the romantic Ithaki restaurant, with stunning views over Vouliagmeni Bay.