Sounio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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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
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Acropolis

4.5/5(113 reviews)

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

Acropolis
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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
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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
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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
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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

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City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$38
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Sounio Hotel Deals

Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
28 Nikolaou, Markopoulo Mesogaias
The price is AU$209 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$209
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this guesthouse in Markopoulo Mesogaias. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (815 reviews)
"The room was very clean, however the bed was not comfortable. We liked the balcony, however there were no chairs to be able to sit outside. Overall it was a decent room. No major complaints. The elevator is extremely small as only one person can fit with their suitcase."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Cape Sounio Grecotel Boutique Resort
Cape Sounio Grecotel Boutique Resort
5 out of 5
67 Km Athens Sounio Road, Lavreotiki, Attiki
The price is AU$587 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
AU$587
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lavreotiki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Temple of Poseidon and Lavrio Port are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (354 reviews)
"This is a go there and relax place. There is nothing around this place. Ok beach but very well designed pool and grounds. Recommended for couples although there were plenty of families."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Cape Sounio Grecotel Boutique Resort
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$312 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
AU$312
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Friendly check-in, nice room, exceptional sea views. Great areas for kids to play in the water. Just a few areas that seemed lacking: a la carte dinner - slow to receive 2 club sandwiches and fries were cold and obviously gotten from the buffet (where we purposely chose not to eat), housekeeping ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 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$2,960 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$2,960
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Astir Beach and Glyfada's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
"The Four Seasons Astir Palace takes all the stars! The views are spectacular from every single angle, they have the most amazing restaurants in the property and the staff is totally dedicated to please every single wish. We feel so lucky we got to stay there on our first two nights in Athens and ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
The Margi
The Margi
5 out of 5
11 Litous, Vouliagmeni, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, Attiki
The price is AU$1,030 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$1,030
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (490 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"I very much enjoyed our stay at The Margi. The staff was exceptional, food was superb, drinks were delicious. The spa facilities were fantastic. I would definitely stay again!!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

The Margi
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$897 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$897
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (686 reviews)
Nice hotel great staff
"Nice hotel. Comfortable bed. Great gym and sauna. You have to walk about 2 min to the private beach they have. The beach is not very nice there. For what I paid I wouldn’t stay there again. It was alot of money. The included breakfast buffet was very good. Free valet parking was a great add on for ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 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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Ilisia

Travellers come to Ilisia for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Athens National Gallery and Museum Gounaropoulou while you're in town.

Ilisia
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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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