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Overview
Enjoy the amazing sunset of the Cape Sounion, explore the ancient temple of the god Poseidon and drive through the magnificent Athenian Riviera with an modern air conditioned bus.
Redemption Instructions
Departure Times for Cape Sounio Sunset Tour 2026-27 May -August 2026 Omonoia Square : 16:30 Old Parliament : 16:45 Melina Mercouri /Plaka : 17:00 September 2026 Omonoia Square : 16:00 Old Parliament : 16:15 Melina Mercouri /Plaka : 16:30 October 2026 Omonoia Square : 15:00 Old Parliament : 15:15 Melina Mercouri /Plaka : 15:30 November 2026-February 2027 Omonoia Square : 14:00 Old Parliament : 14:15 Melina Mercouri /Plaka : 14:30
Language Offered
German-AUDIO
Russian-AUDIO
English-AUDIO
Italian-AUDIO
French-AUDIO
Spanish-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. We start our tour from the center of athens and start driving through the sandy beaches and seaside villages of the idyllic Athenian Riviera. We need 1 hour and 15 to reach Cape Sounion
2. We continuing passing and exploring the southern part of Attica we the magnificent coastline. Meanwhile you can explore the history behind each place with our audio commentary.
3. Stop for photos
4. We Easily reach the otherwise hard-to-get-to Sounion. You’ll be dazzled by the famous landscape that surrounds the promontory of the Sounion. In the times of the ancient Greeks, this site was revered as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena.
5. Marvel at the Temple of Poseidon perched upon the cliff’s edge 70 meters above the sea. Walk the blessed earth of the Sounion, one of the places sung about it in Homer’s Odyssey. Stand upon the same cliff where it is said King Aegeus threw himself off. The tale is told in Greek mythology that Aegeus told his son Theseus that if he defeated the Minotaur, he should return to Athens with ships bearing white sails. Theseus forgot this request, and when Aegeus saw Theseus’ black sails, he threw himself from the Sounion in despair. Watch the famous sunset over this legendary horizon.
6. We start to head back to Athens again. We need 1 hour and 15 min to reach the center.
Inclusion
Multilingual commentary in the bus in English, German, French , Spanish , Italian, Russian
English speaking driver and escort in the bus
Pick up and drop off from 3 central locations
Exclusion
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.4
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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