Great tour!! Theo was an excellent guide and we had so much fun with him. Dinner, the Cape, ice cream….it was all amazing.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Greek Culinary Gift
- Private Transportation by executive car or mini van
- Extra optional stop for meal and/or ice cream
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver with deep local knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Piraeus Port Pickup
Excludes
- Entrance Tickets In Archaeological Site
- Meal/Ice-cream
- Gratuities
- Tour Guide in Archeaeological site (can be arranged depending on availability)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Take this private Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens and feel totally relaxed. After pickup from your hotel, settle into your air-conditioned luxury car or mini van, destined for Cape Sounion. Then, enjoy the scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf, passing beaches and seaside resorts. En route, hear from your private driver about Cape Sounion and why it provided the perfect location for the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon, built on the promontory between 444 and 440 BC. Moreover, learn how the temple stands on the site of an older version and acted as a beacon for ancient sailors. On arrival, admire the white columns perched above the sea. Likewise, wander around the ruins and view the signature of Lord Byron, carved here in the early 1800s. Absorb the far-reaching views over the Aegean and take unique photos. Later on, your private driver will recommend you scenic places to go for a meal or even a delicious waffle with ice cream.
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Reviews
Can't thanks George enough for an amazing experience. He was very knowledgable about everywhere we went, is a great conversationalist and gave us ample advice for the remaining days of the trip. 10/10!
Had a great time on this tour—Nikos was an excellent guide. Really knowledgeable and easy to talk to, and he went out of his way to make sure everyone was having a good time. He kept things fun and interesting the whole way through. Would definitely recommend him—genuinely a lovely guy.
George our driver was excellent and kept us well informed, able to discuss a wode variety of topics. Her spoke English fluently. It was a long drive from Crowne Plaza City Centre. We were lucky it did not rain in the evening. There's a cafetari and Entry tickets have to be bought. We only saw a partial sunset as there was cloud cover at the base
We had an awesome experience with George as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of Athens and it was nice to have a private tour.
Dimitris was our guide and brilliant. He was prompt to pick us up. So knowledgeable. Kind and funny. He took us to a great restaurant for lunch and got us back in very good time for our next excursion. Highly recommend. Worth paying for this to make your visit easy and enjoyable .
The drive was absolutely beautiful along the coast. The temple of Poseidon is really nice. It can’t get steep and not great for people in wheelchairs or limited mobility. Overall, it was wonderful
Our driver was great! We stopped at a few scenic points on the way. He was very informative as we drove to and from the site. He recommended a very nice restaurant for lunch. We spilt a tremendous shrimp dish that was excellent .
My family and I really enjoyed our visit to the Temple of Poseidon! We had a private tour, and they were very flexible with our needs, including getting back into Athens on time for a dinner reservation. Theo was an excellent guide. He was a smooth driver, very friendly, a great communicator, and made sure to stop at scenic areas along the route. We were able to see the Temple of Poseidon and the cape during the sunset, and it was beautiful! I would highly recommend this tour if you would like to visit the Temple! It was perfect for our schedule and trip!!
Our tour guide was excellent! He made multiple stops to show us various points of interest as we went to the
Wonderful everything very well. Giorgio is very friendly, very good driver, he took us to a great restaurant where we ate seafood and fresh fish.
Wonderful tour with Teddy! He was knowledgeable and very entertaining! He took the time to educate us on the history of the Temple of Poseidon, and found us an excellent restaurant for lunch on the way back!
We were so blessed to travel to Greece. We count Theo amongst our many blessings. We loved our first excursion with him, so we booked a second. He planned a very special evening for us and picked each of the spots we traveled to based upon his love for his country. Our evening together was a perfect ‘cherry on top’ for our Greek Adventure. We extend our sincere gratitude to our new friend, Theo.
Experience was top class from start to finish Theo was extremely knowledgeable we had a great day
A wonderful experience that I would highly recommend.
Great experience!!!! Mr George picked us up at the hotel we were staying at right on time. He was extremely polite professional and extremely knowledgeable. We had such a great time took us on a private tour to Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon. Watched a beautiful sunset and after straight for ice cream. If I return I will definitely book again. Thank you Ioannis and George
Extremely enjoyable and memorable trip with our driver Theo. He stopped at many points of interest on the Athenian Riviera as we made our way to the Temple of Poseidon. Lovely visit at the Temple. Great seaside dinner on our return home. Very worthwhile experience, which I highly recommend. We hope to have Theo as our guide on future trips.
Great experience! Harry was a knowledgeable guide and very good driver. He brought us to a quaint restaurant on the water with views of the temple. It was a perfect evening!
Our guide, Harry, was prompt, knowledgeable and accommodating. Good communication and excellent service. Beautiful drive and very enjoyable. Highly recommended.
What an amazing experience!! Giorgos picked us up on time from our hotel in a really nice clean van. The drive was scenic and he answered all our questions and helped us plan our next day at the lake and beach.
I have been to Athens a number of times and don't really have an interest to continue to spend time in Athens. This trip I had a first time traveler with me and he wanted to stay in Athens to see a bit of Athens. I wanted to try to see something new, I add this trip to our agenda. It was amazing!!! The colors were unbelievable and spectacular. A must see sunset!
We visited Cape Sounio with Theo on a windy day in October. It was wonderful! He picked us up in a comfortable clean black Mercedes SUV right on time at our hotel near the Plaka. He drove us through Athens and showed us the coastal beach areas as we went, giving us a great idea of the "other" Athens, which was surprising and beautiful. We arrived at Cape Sounio and Poseidon's Temple about an hour before sunset, and we walked up to the temple and enjoyed the view and the beauty of hte sunset. On the drive home we stopped at a fresh seafood restaurant and had some of the freshest and most delicious fish we've ever had, sitting by the water. Theo was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all things Greek, and is a great conversationalist in strong English!
We had a great tour guide with indepth knowleage of Greece and the area we were touring. Our tour guide provided local color of Athens and its variety of islands that are so attractve to visitors. He made re-visiting Greece a definite do-over!
Nathan was an amazing guide. He was knowledgeable and friendly. He recommended a delicious restaurant to have lunch at. The trip was one of my favorites.
Sunset at Cape Sounion was AWESOME! What a place! And what a perfect ending to our stay in Athens. It was a whole other side of our Athens trip we hadn’t seen or even knew existed. The coastline drive is gorgeous, and Theo is absolutely the BEST tour guide of all time! We will use him again anytime we return and plan to recommend him and this sunset dinner trip to The Temple of Poseidon to everyone we know. Just a magical day and evening made so special by a delightful, personable and informed ambassador. He went out of his way for us at every turn to ensure this was a truly memorable experience for my wife and me. SO thankful we booked this trip!!! Thank you.
It was a lovely drive to the southern end of Athens. The Poseidon temple was great to see at sunset, finished off with a nice dinner at a beautiful setting on the way home. The driver was patient and accommodating.
Great experience with our travel guide!!! He was very helpful, friendly and gave us lots of information about Greece. The history of Greece was very fascinating!
Theo was a terrific guide. His English is excellent, he is so knowledgeable on many topics, and he is just such a pleasant personality. We learned a ton during our tour and got to understand Athens better as Theo explained different neighborhoods and gave us context for each of our stops. It was relaxing to not have to worry about driving or parking and Theo made it a joy.
We had a lovely tour with Theo. He was very knowledgeable about Greece - it's clear he loves his country and loves sharing it with others. After Cape Sounion we stopped at a waterside taverna for a delicious lunch. We would definitely tour with him again. PS Hey Peter- Your dad's English is really good!
George was a great guide along the way & found us a great place for lunch. The Temple and views are inspiring.
George was fantastic! Much more than a driver, we had lively discussions both ways and he made sure we got the most out of our trip. He even took us to the best dinner we’ve had in Greece!
Words cannot adequately express our gratitude to Dimitris for an evening we will not soon store away to memories. From the moment we were picked up in a beautiful Mercedes SUV to the last goodbye of the evening—perfection. Dimitris is so kind and professional, and his love for Greece is evident. We learned a lot on our drive to the Cape, and he was waiting on us like royalty after the sunset. The temple and surrounding area is beautiful and tranquil—not to be missed. To cap off the evening, Dimitris took us to a family-owned seafood taverna on the water where we had the most delicious wine, octopus, and a grilled whole sea bream caught hours before—EXEMPLARY food, view, setting, and definitely the people. We will be back!
Melina was a great tour guide. She talked to us about Greek history and archaeology the whole time. We learned so much and we’re entertained. Didn’t feel like a three hour round-trip. She patiently waited for us and offered us dinner and ice cream on the way back. Would definitely recommend!
By far one of my favorite memories from our trip to Athens. Theo was an amazing guide who felt like a friend by the end of the trip. Our family enjoyed the drive along the coastline and the Temple at sunset was a dream! We finished with a delicious dinner (recommend the whole fish)and ice cream! Cannot recommend this excursion enough!!
Great. Really a nice trip down the coast. Driver was great and very knowledgeable. Would recommend for a half day trip to see something outside Athens
Theo was a perfect guide and personable. He is very knowledgeable and added quick little stops to introduce us to a great coffee and then Ice cream shop. The sunset tour to Poseidon’s temple is a must!
Had the most wonderful experience with Nathan. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and a great guide. He shared a lot of history about the Temple of Poseidon and Greek history overall. Clean and comfortable car and a great, safe driver. Would book him again immediately if I needed another tour in the area.
We had a fantastic tour with Harry! I was able to book the tour the night before and Harry picked us up promptly at 08:00 in the morning right by our cruise ship. He was friendly and informative on the drive. We wanted to explore the Acropolis afterward, and he dropped us off there. He even brought us to another hill in the city so we could take photos before touring the Acropolis. Excellent customer service. I highly recommend this tour!
Had a wonderful drive out to Cape Sounio and the temple of Poseidon and a very nice dinner along the way. Dimitris made us feel very safe and comfortable.
Would highly recommend this trip. Our driver, Nathan was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The views from the top of the Temple are amazing!
Very good experience visiting Cape Sounion where legends and beauty meet. Worth to be picked up by Nathan who took us there and giving the confort of a private confortable car while providing explanation about the history and culture of the region. Private ride also means the freedom to take our time and not be rushed by any group schedule which was very pleasant. We ate very well at a small family owned restaurant on the way back to Athens If you have the budget for a private tour, this is definitely worth it.
Wonderful experience. We had Theo as our guide and he was exceptional. He has amazing energy, is very knowledgeable and was very accommodating. We chose to do the more expensive dinner as it was my 60th birthday celebration and it was lovely. I highly recommend Theo and the company. Communication was also very clear regarding pick up time and what our itinerary was going to be. Don’t hesitate to book and ask for Theo, truly a warm, passionate individual.
A great tour, Theo is an excellent guide, he knows his stuff and is very proud of the history of Athens. He took us for coffee and we had the best freddo cappuccino. Then on the way back we went to a tavern on the water. Stunning views, Theo recommended the tzatziki and fried zucchini, listen to him it was truly delicious. Highly recommend this private tour!!
Theo was a fabulous driver and was so knowledgeable about everything in the area. He arrived early so we wouldn’t have to rush to see everything. The area was beautiful and he knew just where to stop.
Our experience was top notch, pickup was smooth and our guide was so nice and informative. He brought us to a lovely restaurant on the way and we had a delicious dinner. Sunset was amazing! Would definitely recommend this tour!!
We enjoyed our experience with Theo very much! Not only he is funny, knowledgeable and knows all of the hidden gems of Athens! He is very kind and caring as well, he helped us to minimize the time of waiting and traveling between the amazing places to temple of Poseidon and very tasty local restaurant and gelato place. When we are back next time, we surely will be contacting Theo again. Thank you Theo for your amazing work, we truly enjoyed it!
Our driver was fantastic. He was put in an uncomfortable spot in that car did not have proper working AC making the drive horrible. When I contacted the business to let them know they told me I was wrong and that it’s just hot outside. We have been in multiple vehicles today at peak heat with no issue. After paying for a private outing completely unacceptable customer service. I would not book simply because I don’t believe the business will fix the vehicle. I would go on the outing. Beautiful coastline, interesting information (we missed because we were so uncomfortable we could not engage), interesting historical site. Great place to sit and grab a drink and stare into the sea. Book through a different buisness.
Giorgos was an absolute gem! And the trip was exceptional. Dinner before was the best meal we’ve had in Greece. All in all, a perfect evening.
Amazing tour! Theo was very knowledgeable and friendly. A great experience for the entire family.
Our tour was excellent- our guide Dimitris was both passionate about Greece and very knowledgeable. He was also flexible and accommodating to our needs- the meal was delicious and the sunset at the Cape was stunning
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