Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Tour from Athens

Sunset at Cape Sounion: A Private Drive to the Temple of Poseidon

You get picked up from your Athens accommodation and driven south along the coast, passing five beaches and the natural lake at Vouliagmeni before reaching Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon at golden hour. You watch the sunset from the temple, have dinner at a seaside restaurant on the Athens Riviera, and return to your hotel by evening: all transport, the private vehicle, and the route planned for you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Voula Beachpassing by
2. Temple of Poseidon1h

Sunset tour to Cape Sounion and dinner

• Pickup from your Athens accommodation
• Drive along Athens Riviera passing Glyfada
• Drive by Voula beach
• Drive by Vouliagmeni and its natural lake
• Drive past Varkiza coastal town
• Drive by Anavyssos beach
• Visit Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
• Watch sunset at Temple of Poseidon
• Dinner at Athens Riviera by the sea
• Return to your Athens accommodation

The experience

Your driver picks you up from your Athens hotel or apartment and heads south toward the coast. The road opens up fast. You're passing Glyfada's beachfront cafés, then Voula, then Vouliagmeni with its natural lake tucked behind the hotels. It's the kind of drive where you stop noticing the time because the water keeps pulling your eye. The beaches blur past: Varkiza, Anavyssos with its Blue Flag award still visible on the sand. The whole Athens Riviera unrolls along the Saronic Sea, and your driver knows the rhythm, when to point out a landmark, when to let the view do the talking.

Cape Sounion sits at the end of that road, and the Temple of Poseidon rises there like it's been waiting. The columns catch the late afternoon sun first, then gold spreads across the stone as the sun drops toward the water. This is the moment the whole drive has been building toward. You're standing at the edge of the ancient world, watching the light change the temple's color every few minutes. The sunset tour means you arrive when the crowds thin out and the angle of the light turns the marble into something that photographs can't quite hold. If you'd rather skip the crowds entirely, the morning option exists too: quieter, clearer views, followed by a seaside lunch back along the riviera instead.

Dinner happens at one of the restaurants along the Athens Riviera, still by the water, still with that same view but now the sun's gone and the air has cooled. Your driver handles the return to Athens afterward. You're back at your place without navigating traffic or figuring out directions in the dark. The whole day is private: your vehicle, your pace, your stops. Wifi and bottled water are in the car. If you're traveling with an infant or need wheelchair access, those are both available.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Athens, a private first-class vehicle with a professional driver, wifi and bottled water during the drive, and dinner at a seaside restaurant on the Athens Riviera.
• The route covers the full coastal drive past Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Anavyssos, with time at Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon during sunset.
• If you prefer the morning option, lunch at a seaside restaurant replaces dinner, and you return earlier in the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sunset Experience at Cape SounionGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 15:00, the last at 18:00Covers up to 6 hours of private time in a first-class vehicle, with round-trip transport from your Athens hotel or the Port. Dinner is charged separately. Includes pickup.

Morning Visit to Cape SounionGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Covers up to 6 hours of private time in a first-class vehicle, with round-trip transport from your Athens hotel or the Port. Lunch is charged separately. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 20

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Athens without a car who want to see Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon at sunset without arranging transport or timing the light themselves. Expect a full evening out: pickup, drive, temple time, dinner, and return takes most of the day, which is exactly what lets you see the coast and catch the golden hour without rushing.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Athens to Cape Sounion?

The drive takes roughly an hour each way along the Athens Riviera, depending on traffic leaving the city.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off, private vehicle with driver, wifi, bottled water, and dinner at a seaside restaurant. Temple entry and meal costs are separate.

Can I do this tour in the morning instead of sunset?

Yes. A morning option is available with quieter temple views and a relaxing seaside lunch along the Athens Riviera afterward instead of dinner.

Is the Temple of Poseidon entry fee included?

No, temple entry is not included in the tour price. Dinner at the Athens Riviera is also separate.

Can I bring a baby or use a wheelchair?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available, and the vehicle and service are wheelchair accessible.

What beaches do we pass on the way?

You drive past Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Anavyssos before reaching Cape Sounion.

Is this a group tour or private?

This is a fully private experience. Just you, your party, and your driver in a first-class vehicle.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is from your hotel at a time you choose. The sunset tour returns you in the evening. Exact timing depends on sunset and your dinner duration.