Temple of Poseidon opening hours | Best month to visit, closing hours, & more

Today

Open 09:00–18:30

Last Admission

18:10

Temple of Poseidon

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The Temple of Poseidon is open from 9:30am until sunset hours throughout the year.

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:00–18:3018:10
Tuesday09:00–18:3018:10
Wednesday (Today)09:00–18:3018:10
Thursday09:00–18:3018:10
Friday09:00–18:3018:10
Saturday09:00–18:3018:10
Sunday09:00–18:3018:10
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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Trip

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5 hr. - 6 hr.
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Combo: Acropolis + Acropolis Museum + Temple of Poseidon Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

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10 hr.
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Combo (Save 5%): Temple of Poseidon Sunset Half-Day Trip + Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets

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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Exclusive Private Tour

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6 hr.
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Best time to visit the Temple of Poseidon

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How long should I spend at the Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion?

The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion is situated on top of a cliff on the southernmost tip of the Attica. It is around 77km away from Athens. It is best to reserve a day when traveling to Cape Sounion from Athens.

Whether you opt for private transfers or travel on public KETL buses, you need at least 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the site. The walk up the hill, from the entrance to the temple ruins is uneven and steep. It will take you around 30 minutes to hike up the hill. Keep aside another 30 minutes to marvel at the temple columns.

The main highlight of traveling to Cape Sounion is the sunset views from the clifftop. If the skies are clear, you can see across the Aegean Sea and watch the islands of the Saronic Gulf. After exploring the temple ruins, if you have a few hours to spare before sunset, explore the nearby Temple of Athena Sounias or head to Sounio Beach.

Return to the temple site a while before 6:30pm and choose a comfortable spot. The setting sun rays illuminate the sleek temple columns and shine upon the Aegean Sea. The view is almost like a postcard come alive. Capture as many pictures as you want and head back to Athens.

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Frequently asked questions about the Temple of Poseidon's opening hours

The Temple of Poseidon is open from 9:30am to 6:30pm on most days of the year. During the summer months, between June to August, the days are longer, so the temple may be open until 7pm on some days. On Good Friday, Poseidon’s Temple is open from 12pm to 5pm and on Holy Saturday, it is open from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

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