Private day tour
Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Dinner by the Sea
Poseidon’s temple at golden hour, then dinner on the Athens Riviera.
In brief
A private afternoon-to-evening tour along the Athens Riviera to Cape Sounion and the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon, timed for sunset, followed by dinner in a seafood taverna. About 70 km each way. From £290 per group of up to four.
The Temple of Poseidon stands on a headland about 70 km south-east of Athens, and sailors approaching Athens saw it long before they saw the city. Its Doric columns are best seen in the last hour of daylight.
The drive follows the coast road past Vouliagmeni and Lake Vouliagmeni, and we stop for a swim or a drink, depending on the season.
Highlights
- Temple of Poseidon at sunset
- Athens Riviera coast road
- Seafood dinner by the water
Itinerary
- 15:30
Coast road
Drive past Glyfada and Vouliagmeni with a stop at a seaside café.
- 17:30
Temple of Poseidon
Explore the site and wait for sunset (time depends on the date).
- 20:00
Dinner
A taverna near the harbour at Sounion or in Lavrio.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional chauffeur
- Licensed English-speaking guide (Greek Ministry of Tourism guide licence)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Bottled water and cold towels on board
Not included
- Entrance fees (we pre-book and pay at cost)
- Lunch and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Details: pick-up from Your Athens hotel. Vehicle: Private sedan or minivan. Best for: Couples, Photographers, Short stays in Athens. The “from” price is indicative (per group of up to 4, guide and vehicle); your written proposal confirms the exact total.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset at Sounion?
It varies from about 17:00 in midwinter to about 20:45 in midsummer. We confirm the exact time when we schedule your day.
