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Athens Riviera Tour: Temple of Poseidon Views
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Embark on a half-day trip to Cape Sounio and Poseidon’s Temple, where you’ll enjoy a scenic coastal drive, explore ancient Greece, and relax on crystal clear beaches. Perfect for history enthusiasts and beach lovers alike!
Embark on a half-day trip to Cape Sounio and Poseidon’s Temple, where you’ll enjoy a scenic coastal drive, explore ancient Greece, and relax on crystal clear beaches. Perfect for history enthusiasts and beach lovers alike!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Temple of Poseidon - Stand in awe at Cape Sounio as the magnificent Temple of Poseidon overlooks the vast Aegean Sea, offering a glimpse into ancient history. Explore the ancient ruins at your own pace, allowing the atmosphere to transport you to a bygone era of Greek mythology and heritage.
- Kape Beach - Indulge in a refreshing break at a…
- Temple of Poseidon - Stand in awe at Cape Sounio as the magnificent Temple of Poseidon overlooks the vast Aegean Sea, offering a glimpse into ancient history. Explore the ancient ruins at your own pace, allowing the atmosphere to transport you to a bygone era of Greek mythology and heritage.
- Kape Beach - Indulge in a refreshing break at a pristine beach boasting crystal-clear turquoise waters, inviting you to take a dip and swim, soak up the sun, and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Mediterranean – a picture-perfect paradise for any Instagram aficionado.
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Lake Vouliagmeni - Keep your camera handy as we capture the mesmerizing view of the thermal lake Vouliagmeni lagoon. Fed by underground currents it is known for its mineral and therapeutic abilities.
Capture the breathtaking panoramas of the azure Saronic Gulf and offshore islands, creating unforgettable memories along the way. -
Lavrio - Lavrio is a little harbour town in southeast Attica.
It was famous during Classical antiquity for the silver mines.
Nowadays locals fond its cute little alleys, filled with lively restaurants.
Conclude our adventure with an optional culinary feast at one of the charming local tavernas, perfectly complementing the day’s exploration and creating a memorable finale to your coastal escapade.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Embark on a scenic journey, tracing the iconic Athens seaside Riviera all the way to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio.
As we cruise along the coastal route, our leisurely drive offers photo opportunities to soak in the panoramic vistas of the Saronic Gulf and the offshore islands. Capture the mesmerizing view of the thermal lake Vouliagmeni.
Relax…
Embark on a scenic journey, tracing the iconic Athens seaside Riviera all the way to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio.
As we cruise along the coastal route, our leisurely drive offers photo opportunities to soak in the panoramic vistas of the Saronic Gulf and the offshore islands. Capture the mesmerizing view of the thermal lake Vouliagmeni.
Relax at a pristine beach with crystal-clear turquoise waters. Jump in for a quick swim and relish the serene beauty of the Mediterranean
Upon reaching Cape Sounio, the magnificent Temple of Poseidon stands guard. Be awestruck by the vastness of the Aegean Sea. Explore the ancient ruins at your own pace, allowing the surroundings to transport you to a bygone era.
Cap off our excursion with optional feast at a local taverna, offering Greek cuisine that perfectly complements the day.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast intrigued by Greek mythology or simply in search of idyllic coastal vistas, this journey is for you!
- Transportation is included in the total tour duration
- Bring a towel and swimsuit
Location
Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 46
Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
The meeting spot is only 2 min away from the metro stations of acropolis. It's located right across Hadrian's arch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(126 Ratings)
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Diane_k
Aug 22, 2025
Nike was great host. - Perfect Group size of 6. Niko gave an informative tour and answered our many questions. The beach was perfect and the sunset superb. It was great to be out of the hot city and enjoy seafood dinner with a local who could make recommendations. Would do it all again.
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Celia_t
Aug 22, 2025
A wonderful evening - We had a great trip with Nikolas to Cape Sounio. We particularly enjoyed swimming in the Aegean and of course watching the sunset. We met some lovely people and would really recommend this trip. Thank you Nikolas.
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Tyler_l
Aug 5, 2025
Our family had an amazing... - Our family had an amazing time on this tour. The first stop was a beautiful small beach where we all swam and relaxed in the sun. After the beach we drove to the Temple of Poseidon. Our guide, Niko, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared many insights into the history of the areas we visited. He is also an expert on everything Greek Mythology which made the stop at the temple so much more interesting. We ended the tour with a stop in the town of Lavrio where we had one of the best seafood lunches we have had in Greece.
I would highly recommend this tour. The van was very comfortable, the stops were all excellent, and Niko was a pleasure to have as our guide for the day. He even returned to our hotel later to return a water bottle we left behind!
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Vickikx9577wm
Jul 25, 2025
Perfect - The perfect day trip to escape Athens centre from the heatwave. Nico was a great host; friendly, informative and engaging with the kids. The beach area was lovely; just what we’d hoped for; the kids loved the mythological background as we drive up to Poseidons Temple (the reality is we had 40 mins there but it was hot and the kids were only so interested so we only spent 20mins); then a delicious meal nearby before being dropped off near our apartment. 100% recommend as a tour guide!
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Kristin_g
Jul 22, 2025
5 stars for Niko and Cathenian Adventures! - Niko ran an amazing tour for our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 boys ages 9 & 11). We stopped at Lake Vouliagmeni for a quick look and Niko showed our boys where RedBull does their high diving, so our boys forced us to watch YouTube videos of that later on! Our next stop was to change and order some drinks. I was introduced to Chocolate Ice, which I continued to order after our tour;) After we changed we headed for a cove beach. We stayed there for about 90 minutes while our kids played in the water, skipped rocks, and had fun looking at fish. We made it to the Temple of Poseidon with plenty of time before sunset and took photos in a variety of spots. My Poseidon loving son walked away with a Poseidon ornament for our Christmas tree from the gift shop. Our final stop was for the seafood lover in our crowd. We stopped at a local restaurant, had dinner with Niko who explained what might be some good choices and he didn't steer us wrong. The dinner stop was my husband's fav of the whole trip and it was reasonably priced. Throughout our 5 hours together, Niko kept the kids (and adults) engaged with mythology and history at almost all times. We really appreciated getting to know Niko, and how much he loves his job, his company and sharing his knowledge. We highly recommend Niko and Cathenian Adventures!
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Rachel_r
Jul 19, 2025
Must experience!! SO incredible! - Beautiful tour of the coast and incredible views of the sunset at Poseidon’s Temple! Niko was so informative and funny and made the whole day one we will never forget! Gorgeous beach time with crystal clear waters and fabulous dinner afterwards was priceless! Thanks Niko! Come visit us in Idaho!
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Monique_c
Jul 16, 2025
An amazing tour trip at Sounio temple - Me and my friends had such an awesome time on this tour. We all agreed the best thing we did in Athens. Our highlights were that we got to hang out at the beach with drinks and enjoy a swim and the sun as well as all the stories and mythology that our guide shared with us. Our day ended with a pretty sunset at the temple of Poseidon and then we had the most amazing Greek meal at a nice local harbour town that Dimitri recommended. Overall I recommend this, such a great day !
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257erikaz
Jul 9, 2025
Amazing evening out of the City - Excellent tour with Niko! He was engaging and shared the story of the Temple and Greek iced coffee along the breathtaking drive down the coast. The beach was beautiful and not crowded and mainly a spot for locals. Views from the temple were stunning, and Niko finished off the evening with a choice of local restaurants where he recommended the house specialities (amazing) and a quiet ride back to our meeting point. I HIGHLY recommend this tour with him as a nice afternoon out of the main part of the city. Bring your swim suits and appetites!
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Camca_r
Jul 7, 2025
An amazing solo experience - Just had a very lovely day on this trip. Our host Theodore was very charming and shared great stories with us . We got to swim with the locals at a super cute hidden sandy cove, where the water was impressively clear . The views at the temple were definitely worth checking out and a must do in Athens and all of that topped off with a great lunch that our host recommended at a super cute little old harbour. We tried things we'd never have tried on our own !
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Adamcf534wj
Jun 4, 2025
A great experience! - Nikolas was an incredible guide. His kindness was out of this world. He really made sure that we had the best tour possible. The trip felt well planned and organised. It felt like a true value for money trip. We never felt pressured when we needed to go the next part of our tour , the experience is something that we will never forget.
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