Temple of Poseidon tour from Athens: Athens Riviera beaches

The Temple of Poseidon sits at the end of a 60-kilometer coastal drive that feels nothing like the city you left.

A self-guided tour from Athens along the Riviera coastline to the Temple of Poseidon, with a stop at Vouliagmeni Lake for photos and views of the beach. Private transportation with an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and onboard WiFi are included. The route passes through sandy beaches and natural coastline before reaching the temple. Four to six hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Athens Riviera and Temple of Poseidon

• Visit Vouliagmeni Lake for photos
• Enjoy Athenian Riviera coastline views
• Arrive at Temple of Poseidon

The experience

The route to Temple of Poseidon is the point. You leave central Athens and drive south along the Athenian Riviera, a stretch of coastline with sandy beaches and wild natural beauty that makes you forget you're in a city. The drive itself is the experience: more than 60 kilometers of water views, small beaches and rocky coves that open up as you move toward the temple. A stop at Vouliagmeni Lake gives you a panoramic view of the lake and the beach below, a spot built for photos and a moment to step out.

The vehicle is private, air-conditioned and comes with bottled water and WiFi on board. This is a self-guided tour, so there's no narration or scheduled stops beyond Vouliagmeni Lake and the temple itself. You move at your own pace and decide how long to linger at each point. The route does the talking. Pickup is included, and the whole outing runs four to six hours depending on where you choose to pause.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• onboard WiFi.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by holidays transfer athens

Is this one for you?This tour is self-guided with no narration, so you set the rhythm and choose where to stop along the Riviera: ideal if you want the coastal drive and the temple without a schedule or a guide's voice.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Vouliagmeni Lake and what do we do there?

Vouliagmeni Lake is a natural lake on the Riviera coast south of Athens where the tour stops for photos. You get a panoramic view of both the lake and Vouliagmeni beach from above, a vantage point that's the reason the stop exists.

Is this tour guided, or do I navigate it myself?

This is a self-guided tour, so you have private transportation and a driver, but no guide providing commentary. You control the pace and decide how long to spend at each location.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, onboard WiFi and hotel pickup are all included. Meals and food are not.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs four to six hours depending on how long you spend at Vouliagmeni Lake, on the beaches along the route, and at the Temple of Poseidon itself.