Sounio Travel 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
Aethon Airport Project Hotel
3 out of 5
28 Nikolaou, Markopoulo Mesogaias
The price is AU$197 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$197
per night
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Markopoulo Mesogaias. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (775 reviews)
"Front desk staff was excellent. Shuttle drivers, too! Bakeries and restaurant close by. Loved the neighborhood. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Aethon Airport Project Hotel
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. Popular attractions Temple of Poseidon and Lavrio Port are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
"We had a great vacation, the location is beautiful and beach is top-notch. Staff was super welcoming and friendly, they really made us feel at home. Thank you"

Reviewed on 15 Oct. 2023

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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
The price is AU$212 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$212
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with gorgeous grounds, nice pool and the staff at the spa was fantastic."

Reviewed on 13 May 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$1,946 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$1,946
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (143 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$776 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$776
per night
19 May - 20 May
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! (485 reviews)
"ROOMS VERY SMALL"

Reviewed on 7 May 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$735 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$735
per night
20 May - 21 May
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! (684 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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