--- title: Athens Highlights & Temple of Poseidon -Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 552 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 30 (Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-highlights-temple-of-poseidon-cape-sounio-full-day-private-tour/ --- # Athens Highlights & Temple of Poseidon -Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour In our comparison: #11 of 30 in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Combine visiting the Parthenon with a drive to the coastal suburbs and the Temple of Poseidon in a full day experience ideal for travelers that want to get familiar with the city’s surroundings. Why Hellenic Private Tours? Flexible tours and services tailored to your needs. Professional, certified drivers fluent in English. Well maintained, latest model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans & minibuses), licensed andcertified for tourist use by the state authorities. Exceptional client feedback from around the world. Dedicated customer service team available for prompt assistance. Extensive network of licensed, experienced tour guides available upon request. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 5 start times: between 08:00 and 10:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €552 per group/vehicle for the Private Tour: 1-3 Guests option; other options up to €897 - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: H.P.Tours - Hellenic Private Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 39 of 39. - 5 stars: 39 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private Tour: 1-3 Guests | €552 per group | English | Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 9 hours Bottled Water Mercedes sedan or similar Athens & Sounio private tour: Experience the Athens & Sounion Full Day tour in a private tour by a luxurious Mercedes sedan or similar in style Pickup included | | Private Tour: 4-7 Guests | €690 per group | English | Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 9 hours Bottled Water Mercedes minivan,Vito or Viano: 7-passenger seater- fully air conditioned - smoke free - free WiFi Athens & Sounio Full day Tour: Experience the Athens & Sounio Full Day tour in a private tour by a Mercedes minivan in style Pickup included | | Private Tour: 8-11 Guests | €810 per group | English | Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 9 hours Bottled Water Mercedes Minibus: Mercedes Benz Limo VIP -11 passengers seater Fully air-conditioned Smoke Free Free WiFi Athens & Sounio Full Day tour : Experience the Athens & Sounio Full Day tour in a private tour by a Mercedes minibus in style Pickup included | | Private Tour: 12-15 Guests | €897 per group | English | Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 9 hours Bottled Water Mercedes Minibus: 16 Passengers seater Fully air conditioned Smoke Free Free WiFi Athens & Sounio Full Day Tour: Experience the Athens & Sounio Full Day tour in a private tour by a Mercedes minibus in style Pickup included | ## What's included - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle - Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites) - Skip the Acropolis booth queues for tickets – optional advance booking available - Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included ## Not included - Entrance Fees to the Acropolis & the Temple of Poseidon (50.00 Euros per person)) - Lunch - Gratuities - English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 360 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability. - Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type) ## Itinerary 1. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - At Acropolis where you will see the Parthenon, the temple on the top of the sacred rock devoted to Goddess Athena, the Goddess of wisdom, the Propylaea, the entrance to the sacred rock, the Temple of Wingless Victory which was devoted to Goddess Athena-Nike, the Erechtheum,... 2. **The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a former colossal temple at the center of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed... 3. **Panathenaic Stadium** (30m) - The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro "beautiful marble" is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. It's of the main historic attractions of Athens and it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. A stadium was built on the site of a simple racecourse by... 4. **Hellenic Parliament** (15m) - The Hellenic Parliament is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament. 5. **Changing of the Guard Ceremony** (15m) - The Presidential Guard is a ceremonial infantry unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece. The unit is distinguished as the last unit of Evzones in the Hellenic Army, and is closely associated with the traditional Evzone's... 6. **Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)** (pass by, no stop) - Departing Athens, you will have the potentiality to absorb the southern suburbs of Athens, such as Old Faliron, Alimos and Glyfada. It is an undeniable fact that these areas are considered to be the most up-scaled ones of Attica. Moreover, the traveler is given the... 7. **Limni Vouliagmenis** (20m) - A short stop for pictures will be made at Vouliagmeni Lake. The lagoon formed about 2,000 years ago. It was once a large cavern that collapsed following an earthquake. The outline of the collapsed cavern roof can be clearly discerned from a distance. The lake has quite unique... 8. **Varkiza** (20m) - is a picturesque sea-side village in the middle of the way to Cape Sounion. The area is very popular to Athenians for short excursions due to its beaches, shops and clubs. 9. **Temple of Poseidon** (1h) - The Temple of Poseidon is built on top of the hill, exactly at the meeting point of the Saronic Sea with the Aegean Sea. The temple was dedicated to God Poseidon, the lord of the Sea and it was there where all the sailors offered a last sacrifice to appease God Poseidon... 10. **Lagonisi** (45m) - On the way back to Athens, the visitor will enjoy the Greek traditional cuisine at a local tavern with a view to the sea. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Infant car seats are available upon request - Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €552 | €276 | | 4 | €690 | €173 | | 6 | €690 | €115 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon start at €28 per person. ## Compared with other Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 30** | €552 per group | 8h–9h | 5.0 (39) | private | | [Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/lake-vouliagmeni-thermal-spa-and-temple-of-poseidon-private-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €142 | 6h | 4.95 (710) | private | | [Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip](/greece/athens/tours/cape-sounio-temple-of-poseidon-breathtaking-views-private-trip/?format=md) | €124 | 3h | 4.96 (385) | private | | [Athens Best and Cape Sounion, Poseidon's Temple Private Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-best-and-cape-sounion-poseidon-s-temple-private-day-tour/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.99 (160) | private | Ranked #11 of 30 in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €301, median €125; typical length 5h. 21 of 30 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/cape-sounion-tours/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-highlights-temple-of-poseidon-cape-sounio-full-day-private-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md