Cape Sounio Tour

Tour Info: Starting from Piraeus
Depart pier and drive to Cape Sounion
Visit Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
Drive back to pier in Piraeus.

Cape Sounion is noted as the site of ruins of the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea The site is accessible by road from Athens. This is the scenic highway which closely follows the west coast of Attica (the “Attic riviera”), passing through numerous upscale residential districts and resorts, such as Glyfada, Vouliagmeni (anc. Zoster), Varkiza. The headland is roughly shaped like an axe-head. A narrow neck of land leads to the higher, gently-sloping site of the temple. On most sides of the axe-head are steep cliffs, up to 60 m (197 ft) high.

There were two ancient temples on this site, one dedicated to Athena (of which only the foundations remain) and the other the famous one to Poseidon.

Within walking distance, there is a Taverna and a hotel. Further development has been restricted by the designation of the site, and a large surrounding region, as one of 10 National parks in Greece.

From this jutting headland, there is a panoramic view of the surrounding Aegean islands. Nearby are the islets of Makronisi (ancient Helena, to the east) and Patroklou or Patroclus (west, see Fig.2 map). Further away, to the south, the larger islands of Kea, Kithnos, Serifos and, on a clear day, as far as Milos, 60 miles (97 km) distant. To the east, looming behind Kea can be seen the 994 m (3261 ft) peak of Andros island. To the west, the mountainous shore of the Argolis peninsula, across the Saronic gulf.

After we finish this wonderful and very interesting private tour we will return to back to your ship in Piraeus or to your hotel

Please note: This is not wheelchair accessible.


Total tour time is approximately 4 – 5 hours. 


Reserve Early and Save In most of the tours in Greece, sport type shoes are recommended

Athens to Cape Sounio  (Five Hours tour) – Licenses Tour Guide is not included the prices below

Minibus (1 – 4 people)	300 Euro
Minibus (4 – 14 people)	475 Euro
Bus  for (15 – 21 people)	575 Euro
Bus for (22 – 51 people)	625 Euro
(Entrance fee for Acropolis and the museums not included in above tour prices)
Entrance Fees  – Children 17 and under are free
Cape Sounion Entrance Fee	4 Euro per person