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Piraeus Shore Excursion - Cape Sounion
 
This 4 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Port of Piraeus or your Hotel in Athens
  • Private Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
  • Included Entrances- Cape Sounion

Please Note: The prices shown below are not valid on Sundays or local National Holidays. If your only day in this city is Sunday, please Contact Us for pricing and availability.
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Tour Number: GPIRA-05


Group Size (Prices in USD)*: 		2 People - $480 Per Person
3 People - $336 Per Person
4 People - $260 Per Person
5 People - $214 Per Person
6 People - $184 Per Person
7 People - $164 Per Person
8 People - $149 Per Person
9 People - $145 Per Person
10 People - $133 Per Person
11 People - $124 Per Person
12 People - $116 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Piraeus Shore Excursion

This half day Piraeus shore trip includes a scenic drive along the coast to the southern tip of Attica and Cape Sounion. You walk among the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, god of the sea. This temple sits at the cliff's edge, high above the sea, offering dramatic views of the Saronic Gulf. This is a wonderful choice for anyone who does not enjoy big cities or too much walking.

After meeting your guide you begin your drive along the coast line passing popular resorts and beaches and enjoy splendid views of the sea and nearby mountains. Once you have arrived at the isolated Temple of Poseidon standing watch over the sea, your guide will unravel its fascinating history. On this ground the ancient Greeks worshiped their god of the sea, Poseidon. The temple was originally made up of 34 Doric style columns and today there are still 15 which are well preserved. You can walk along the ruins at the cliff's edge high above the sea and take in dramatic views of the surrounding heights and sparkling blue water.

There is a short amount of free time for relaxing in the cafe or exploring the site's gift shop before returning to your ship in Piraeus.

Mobility: Folding wheelchair OK, some areas of the site are not accessible (advance notice required)

If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Piraeus tours and Piraeus Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Piraeus shore trip using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Drive to Cape Sounion - 1 Hour
  • Visit Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon - 2 Hours
  • Drive back to pier in Piraeus - 1 hour

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 70 Write a review »

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful:
 
5 of 5 Review Location- Piraeus May 16, 2026
Reviewer: Claire C from Mermaid Waters Queensland Australia  
I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had in Greece and Turkey. The drivers and guides were prompt, smartly dressed and very courteous. Their English was excellent and knowledge of the areas we were touring, superb. The vehicles were also very clean and comfortable. I cannot thank you enough for making our visits to these places a once in a lifetime experience. I will certainly be recommending you to all my friends.

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  3 of 3 people found this review helpful:
 
5 of 5 Review Location- Piraeus May 10, 2026
Reviewer: Sondra W from Travel Leaders - Richland, WA  
I just wanted to give you a big thumbs up for everything that happened to make this trip into Athens perfect. The transfers went off without a hitch and all of your people were great. I did not hear one negative word of feedback. Im not sure who our guide was yesterday she said her name was Mirta but she was outstanding - the city tour and the guide of the museum was great and the lunch stop was a really big hit. The food was terrific and we had a really superb time. Today the bus to the pier was there right on time and in fact here we sit at the pier and we are early. It was a superb experience using private shore tours please give my thanks to everybody involved it was great!

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5 of 5 Review Location- Piraeus April 23, 2026
Reviewer: Stephanie M from University Place WA  
The guide was absolutely superb. Alexandra was nice, intelligent, and informative. We loved her. Turkey was also wonderful. I am very impressed with the way you handled things. We had set up a couple tours elsewhere with someone else and were not happy at all. Thanks for everything.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Piraeus March 30, 2026
Reviewer: Sammy G from New York, NY  
All of our tours were just fantatic.  In Athens, the Acropolis was simply awesome and we had a wonderful time in the Plaka.  I wish we could have had lunch in one of those roof top bars.  That would have been awesome.  In Katakolon, the farm you recommended was so nice, peaceful and the hosts were so welcoming.  The other tours in Greece were great but those were the highlights for us.  Thank you also for telling the guide to walk slowly - my mother appreciated it.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Piraeus December 1, 2025
Reviewer: Rudy I from Southfield, MI  
We just got back in Venice and on our way to Rome. The shore excursions went very well. The local guides were good and flexible to the needs of the group as some have mobility issues. Thank you for the good service. Rest assured that we will highly recommend your company to our friends. Till our next trip, Best regards,

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