Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset + Audio Guide

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Free WiFi on the bus
English-speaking escort escort (archaeologist)
Transfer in new, luxury air-conditioned buses
Audio Guide app in English
Basic travel insurance
Round-trip transportation from Athens

Personal expenses
Guided tour inside the sites
Entrance fee to the archaeological site of Sounio (10€ during summer season-5€ during winter season)
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Overview

Discover the world's oldest theater at Thorikos. Visit the Temple of Poseidon one of the most important temples in Greece See the impressive panoramic view from the southeastern peak of Sounion. Experience the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea.

Meeting points

Once you are at HALANDRI METRO Station, follow the exit “To Vrilissia” and meet our trip attendant outside the station. *Please bear in mind that you should be at the departure point 10 minutes before the time indicated in the schedule.

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Drop off at the Syntagma Square, right next to the metro station Syntagma

Itinerary

Ancient Theater of Thorikos

Experience a journey back in time with our guided tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Depart from Halandri Metro station and relax in a comfortable bus while learning about the mythology and history of the area. Discover the ancient theater of Thorikos, the oldest preserved theater in the world, and admire the historic ancient silver mines of the region.

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Depart Athens with a friendly escort (archaeologist) by bus from the Halandri Metro station and reach Cape Sounio when the sun is about to set. The best moment to enjoy the picturesque area of Sounio is during sunset. Walk around the magnificent Temple of Poseidon, one of the most important temples in central Greece and second most important after the Temple of Acropolis. Discover the signature on the marbles of various famous authors who passed by the Cape of Sounio as the romance author Lord Byron (1810A.C) who couldn’t resist and left his marking on it. Let the romance aspect of Sounio travel you while you watch the idyllic sunset fading into the clear blue Aegean Sea. Immerse yourself in this de-light-ful evening experience watching some of the richest and most beautiful districts such as Varkiza, Glyfada and Palaio Faliro.

2 hours 30 minutes

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free of charge entrance to the archaeological site is valid for youths of up to 18 years old and students inside the European Union
Reduced entrance (-50%) is valid for European Union citizens aged over 65 and students of Higher Education Institutes outside the European Union
In winter season (01/11-31/03) the general entrance fee to the archaeological site is 5€ in Sounio.
You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule
Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall have a sign of Ammon Express so that he/she will be recognisable easily once you validate your ticket before the exit of the metro station
Take a jacket during spring and autumn season
The audio guide app will be activated on the day of the tour with the help of our trip attendant.
To listen to the audio guide app please bring your headphones with you.

Free Cancellation

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Worth the Money

Published on Jan, 2025

A really informative trip to the temple and even though there was no sunset we learned a lot about the history of Athens, the theatre and the temple. Not too far from Athens either, although the meeting place could have been a little clearer.

Worth the Money

Published on Jan, 2025

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Worth the Money

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