Cape Sounion Private Tour: Temple of Poseidon at sunset

The Temple of Poseidon sits on a cliff so steep the marble pillars seem to float above the sea.

A private guided tour to Cape Sounion, the southernmost point of Attica, where the white marble Temple of Poseidon dominates the coastline. The route follows the Saronic Gulf shoreline, passing the beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza before reaching the temple for sunset. Your group of up to 11 travels in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, air conditioning and bottled water included; you choose between a sedan, minivan or minibus depending on your party size.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Lake Vouliagmeni and Cape Sounion

• Explore Lake Vouliagmeni cave system
• Drive along coastal road
• See beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza
• View beaches of Saronida and Anavyssos
• Admire sunset at Temple of Poseidon

The Experience

The drive south from Athens takes you along the coastal road, where the Saronic Gulf opens up on one side and the Athenian Riviera beaches line the other. You pass through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza—each one a different stretch of sand and shallow water—before the landscape shifts. The cliffs rise higher, the development thins out, and the road narrows as it curves toward the cape.

Lake Vouliagmeni sits along the route, a thermal lagoon fed by underground springs that keep the water at 24 degrees year-round. The landscape here is unusual: a massive cave system carved into white cliffs, with warm water that never changes temperature no matter the season. It is the kind of place that makes the journey itself worth the time.

At Cape Sounion, the Temple of Poseidon rises from the rocky headland, its white marble columns catching the light as the sun drops toward the water. You stand at the southernmost point of Attica, looking out across the gulf. The temple dates to the 5th century BCE, and the view from the site—both the structure itself and the sea beyond it—is what makes the four to five hour tour hold together. Your guide is with you throughout, and the vehicle waits while you walk the site and watch the light change.

What’s included

• Private transportation in your choice of sedan, minivan or minibus.
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Minibus Athens Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see Cape Sounion and the Saronic Gulf coast without driving yourself—the private vehicle and guide handle the route, timing and stops, so you can focus on the landscape and the sunset at the temple.

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Top questions

What beaches do we pass on the way to Cape Sounion?

The route follows the Saronic Gulf coastline through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Saronida and Anavyssos, so you see the Athenian Riviera beaches as you travel south toward the cape.

Is Lake Vouliagmeni included as a stop on this tour?

Lake Vouliagmeni is part of the route, and you see the thermal lagoon with its white cliffs and cave system on the way to Cape Sounion—the landscape is unique because the water stays at 24 degrees all year.

What time of day does the tour reach the Temple of Poseidon?

The tour is timed so you arrive at the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion for sunset, when the marble pillars catch the light and the view across the Saronic Gulf is at its strongest.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

Your group can be up to 11 people, and you choose the vehicle type at checkout—a sedan, minivan or minibus depending on your party size.

What is included in the tour price?

Private transportation, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board and bottled water are all included; pickup is arranged as part of your booking.