Gaze one of the most majestic sunsets in Greece with a private trip to Cape Sounion. After your private pick up by an executive car or mini van, relax and travel along the scenic Saronic Gulf, all the way from Athens Riviera to the cape and listen to your driver sharing tips and insights. Admire the temple of Poseidon, which sits atop a sheer sea cliff and was a sacred site in the ancient world. Absorb the unique views across the Aegean and take unique photos. After, taste the delightful Greek dishes in a picturesque seaside tavern with great view of the illuminated Temple of Poseidon. As you return, you can enjoy a delicious waffle with ice cream that only locals know.
You get to admire stunning Archeological Sites.
Admire one of the most amazing sunsets you could ever imagine.
100% personalized tour. No prearranged fixed tour.
Taste local cuisine and hear stories about the visited sites.
Private English speaking driver sharing tips.
Extra stop for ice cream.
Posted By : Brian_A
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it! First, we we were pleased to receive confirmation of our hotel pick-up a day ahead of time (while we were still in the U.S.) as well as a second confirmation shortly before pick-up time. Harry was our driver. He was prompt, polite, and personable. Upon pick-up, he introduced himself and outlned the plan and timing of the stops for the evening to ensure it met our expectations and enabled us to see the sunset at the Cape. He povided a lot of infomation about the area which was extremely helpful as this was our first day in Athens. It was enjoyable to be just the two of us in the back of a small sedan for this tour, and Harry made sure we were comfortable at all times.
Our first stop was quick, just to see the legendary and beautiful Lake Vouliagmeni shortly outside of the city. From there, we headed to a local taverna near the Cape for dinner and were surprised to be the only ones in the place, but learned that was because it was too early for the locals to be eating their dinners. We had outstanding service, a beautiful view right on the water, and excellent food. Harry explained what our budget was for dinner (and we easily stayed within it even though we each enjoyed an appetizer, dinner, and glass of wine). We also received an unexpected complimentary dessert.
After a short drive, we reached the Temple and Harry dropped us off at the pathway leading to the ticket booth. After we purchased our tickets, we walked up the gravel path (pretty easy walk) and enjoyed the beautiful site. Unfortunately, the sky was very hazy because of the sands blowing in from the Sahara, but it was still a magnificent view and perfect start to our adventures in this beautiful country. Despite the day's warm temperatures, it was very windy and cool at the Cape and we were glad we had brought our jackets. After the sunset, we walked back to the parking lot where Harry was waiting, and he took us back to our hotel (a little more than an hour's drive), and he continued to offer interesting conversation throughout the ride back to the city. He offered to find us an ice cream shop if we were interested in purchasing some, but we declined as we were feeling jet-lagged. He gave us a small box of Greek treats to enjoy later. Thanks for a great introduction to Greece, Harry!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 13:11:51 
Posted By : stephaniedM56CE
Our guide Harry was amazing. Great attitude and very informative about the area. Gave recommendations for dinner and had a ton of advice for us as it was our first time to Greece.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 14:46:39 
Posted By : Raymond_F
Coastline drive beautiful. Rest disappointing. Advertised as 45 min to an hour. Actually 1hr and 1/2. Menu restrictions unexplained and confusing. Fish breaded fillets included skin and bones. Mashed potatoes refrigerator cold.
Driver was good and entertaining.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 16:14:09
Posted By : Desley_N
Interesting tour out of Athens. Mister George kept us entertained as he was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, it rained & we didn’t get to see the sunset.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 08:26:09
Posted By : SteveRis
Our driver, Anthony, picked us up at our hotel on the dot and was charming. He gave us some background and history as we made the drive to Cape Sounion. He was also happy to chat about modern Greek life and we had a good evening putting the world to rights!
The temple is a lovely spot and we spent an hour getting in and walking round the site, taking in the view.
We stopped at a local restaurant on our way back and had some really good local food - everyone else in the restaurant seemed to be locals so always a good sign!
Would thoroughly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 07:48:01
Posted By : 840margaritav
We are in Greece currently and had the pleasure of exploring Cape Sounion yesterday with Ioannis! Ioannis was so kind and really took care of us. He picked us up promptly, his vehicle was clean, he supplied us with extra waters, and AC. Athens is abnormally warm right now so the AC came in handy. The drive is about 1.5 hours and the road is a winding (just a heads up if you get car sick!). I typically do but with Ioannis driving, I was all right as he was a great driver.
Ioannis took us to a wonderful dinner spot on the way to the Temple of Poseidon. The food was excellent, the waiter was lovely, and the view was incredible - right on the sea! It was also a nice break from the road and a place with a bathroom! Once we were done, we continued our journey to the Temple of Poseidon. This is NOT one you want to miss! It is extraordinary and oversees the most beautiful views of the sea. Sunset was stunning and the area closes at sunset (which is around 8pm). We had more than enough time to explore and take in the views. Once the park closed, Ioannis was waiting for us and we headed back to our hotel. Definitely a trip to remember!
A few tips for first timers: (1) This is not a tour! Once you arrive at the Temple of Poseidon, you are on your own. (2) There is a bathroom at the Temple of Poseidon. (3) Entry is not included! I did not read the description and carefully and missed that I had to pay for the entry. It is 10 euros / person so make sure to bring some form of payment. (4) Depending on what time of the year it is, the restaurant may vary. Ours was not at the Temple of Poseidon but it was delicious! (5) Bring cash for tips! Greece's minimum wage is extremely low and tips really help. And most importantly, (6) Have fun and take some great photos!
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 15:42:38
Posted By : Gary_P
Fantastic tour, well organized and well run by our guide Harry. Beautiful drive,
Dinner and sunset. Not to be missed!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 05:15:40
Posted By : Patrick_S
The sunset at Cape Sounion did not disappoint. Our guide was prompt and friendly, but spoke quietly so it was hard to hear all of his information.
Be prepared for large portions of appetizers and salad. Save room for the fresh fish!
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Posted On : 2024-04-11 06:20:04
Posted By : Xavier_G
Great experience. A bit pricey, but the comfort of going to the place on your own, with a private car for you and your family, with the dinner included, I think is a fair deal.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 13:52:00
Posted By : 395xavierg
The driver picked us up sharply on time. Very knowledgeable and friendly companion, drove us by the coast, while sharing endless experiences. We had a fantastic dinner and lastly the views from cape sounio were just breathtaking. Overall a great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 15:40:42
