Duration
5 - 6 hours
Athens · experience
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon at sunset
A coastal half-day trip along the Athens Riviera to the Temple of Poseidon, with a beach stop at Anavyssos and an afternoon departure timed for the sunset.
5 - 6 hoursSmall group, max 19 travellersFrom €36
The experience
A coastal half-day trip along the Athens Riviera to the Temple of Poseidon, timed for the sunset over the Aegean.
The minivan follows the scenic coast road through Glyfada and Vouliagmeni, with a photo stop at the volcanic Lake Vouliagmeni before a beach stop at Anavyssos for swimming and a drink or snack, weather and season permitting.
The trip ends at the 5th-century-BC Temple of Poseidon, perched on its sea cliff, where the guide explains the site’s history before free time to watch the sunset — the afternoon departure is timed specifically to catch it.
Group
Small group, max 19 travellers
Languages
English
Format
Air-conditioned minivan
Meeting point
Hotel pickup within central Athens
Pickup and drop-off
Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A half day out of Athens that combines a swim, a coastal drive and a genuinely dramatic sunset.
- Travellers who want the Temple of Poseidon without organising transport themselves.
- A smaller-group alternative to the big coach tours.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1Start
Hotel pickup & coastal drive
Via Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, with a photo stop at Lake Vouliagmeni.
- 2~1 hour
Anavyssos beach stop
Swimming and refreshments, seasonal (May to October).
- 3~1 hour
Temple of Poseidon
Guided history of the temple, then free time to watch the sunset on the afternoon option.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- A scenic coastal drive via Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza
- A beach stop at Anavyssos for swimming (May–October)
- The 5th-century-BC Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
- A sunset departure option over the Aegean
Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Air-conditioned minivan transport
- ✓ Tour escort
Not included
- • Temple of Poseidon entrance fee (€20 per person)
- • Food and drinks
- • Beach sunbeds and umbrellas
- • Gratuities
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Bring swimwear and a towel for the seasonal beach stop.
- Departure time shifts with the season on the sunset option.
- Cancellation terms are shown on Viator before you book.