Half-Day Cape Sounion-Temple of Poseidon

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Take your own postcard-perfect snaps of Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon on a scenic afternoon trip from Athens. Cape Sounion is only 45 miles (70 kilometers) from Athens, making it the perfect lazy afternoon destination.

The view across the Aegean is magnificent, extending all the way to Kea and the Peloponnese on a clear day. The Temple of Poseidon was built in 44 B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing. One of the columns has a graffito left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s.

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31403

Daily

~5 Hours

Athens

^{from 43,00€}

Price per person	Adult (Age 13 - 99)	Child (Age 4 - 12)	Infant (Age 0 - 3)
minimum of 1 adult required	€43,00	€20,00	free

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1 Day Tours

Athens

Five-hour afternoon tour to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon from Athens
Stunning coastal views
Famous ruins of the Temple of Poseidon
English-speaking guide
Pick-up and drop-off from selected Athens hotels

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Exclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
Local taxes
Professional guide
Entrance fees
Transport

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

This is a great half-day tour option if you're looking to explore Greece beyond Athens, complete with stunning views and world-class Greek ruins.

The road to Cape Sounion passes the idyllic beaches of the Saronic Gulf - Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza - as well as countless caves. The ancient Greeks certainly knew how to choose a temple location, as Cape Sounion is a remarkable site. The Cape's Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea, a gleaming white beacon for ancient (as well as modern) travelers along this dangerous stretch of coast.

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