Sounio Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Port of Piraeus

Port of Piraeus

4/5(40 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Port of Piraeus
Acropolis which includes landscape views, heritage elements and a small town or village

Acropolis

4.5/5(113 reviews)

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Acropolis
Parthenon

Parthenon

4.5/5(174 reviews)

Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.

Parthenon
Syntagma Square showing an administrative building, a city and street scenes

Syntagma Square

4/5(97 reviews)

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Syntagma Square
Acropolis Museum featuring a city

Acropolis Museum

4.5/5(144 reviews)

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

Acropolis Museum
Temple of Olympian Zeus featuring heritage architecture and a ruin

Temple of Olympian Zeus

4.5/5(150 reviews)

Pay homage to the father of the gods at this famous Athens landmark which took seven hundred years to build.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Activities

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$33
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

AU$149
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

AU$91
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

AU$159
Per adult
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
iVenture card and a temple in Greece

The Ultimate Athens Pass - Access over 30 top Athens attractions

AU$164
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The Ultimate Athens Pass - Access over 30 top Athens attractions
Dinner Show in Plaka

Dinner Show in Plaka

AU$127
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dinner Show in Plaka
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Our pick of the best Sounio Hotel Deals

Cape Sounio Grecotel Boutique Resort
Cape Sounio Grecotel Boutique Resort
5 out of 5
67 Km Athens Sounio Road, Lavreotiki, Attiki
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lavreotiki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
"Perfect couples vacation for US couple in 50’s wanting beach, excellent food, onsite activities, spa and yoga, peace and luxury with access to city life and sightseeing."

Reviewed on 12 Oct. 2024

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Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera
Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera
5 out of 5
Vravronos Avenue, Markopoulo Mesogaias, Attica
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$263 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Markopoulo Mesogaias. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"We visited this resort off-season. We appreciated how quiet it was. Food was okay. Quite forgettable."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
5 out of 5
40 Apollonos Street, Vouliagmeni, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, Attica
The price is AU$1,066 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$1,066
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (167 reviews)
"Amazing scenery, wonderful facilities, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
28 Nikolaou, Markopoulo Mesogaias
The price is AU$142 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this guesthouse in Markopoulo Mesogaias. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"This property is new and pristine. Very clean? Staff friendly. Transportation was provided to the airport."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
GK Mediterranean Village -AirportShuttle
GK Mediterranean Village -AirportShuttle
23 Evaggelou Dritsa, Markopoulo Mesogaias
The price is AU$128 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$128
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this guesthouse in Markopoulo Mesogaias. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
"A perfect atmosphere after a flight, a beautiful space outside and inside the unit very cosy and make you feel at home even the coffee was easy to make and quite good. I also really enjoyed that transportation from the airport to the hotel and back. The driver was quite helpful with some of my questions, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

GK Mediterranean Village -AirportShuttle
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
5 out of 5
10 Ag. Nikolaou & Iliou Str., Kavouri, Vouliagmeni, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, Attiki
The price is AU$336 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$336
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (760 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay end of season. Quiet and relaxing. Staff were lovely people ."

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 2024

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
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Other neighbourhoods around Sounio

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Kato Sounion

Restaurants and beaches are notable features of Kato Sounion. You might consider stopping by Asimáki while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kato Sounion
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Porto Rafti

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Agios Spyridonas Beach or Erotospiliá.

Porto Rafti
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Neos Kosmos

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.

Neos Kosmos
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Kynosargous

Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.

Kynosargous
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Pangrati

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church or Goulandris Museum of Modern Art.

Pangrati
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Hilton

While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.

Hilton

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