Sounio Travel Guide

Athens
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Popular places to visit

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Port of Piraeus

4/5(122 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(314 reviews)

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Acropolis
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Parthenon

4.5/5(410 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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Syntagma Square

4/5(261 reviews)

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

Syntagma Square
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Acropolis Museum

4.5/5(331 reviews)

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Acropolis Museum
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Temple of Poseidon

4.5/5(65 reviews)

High on a rocky hillside overlooking the sea is one of Greece’s most recognizable temples, which pays homage to Poseidon, God of the Sea.

Temple of Poseidon

Things to do

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City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿878
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour

฿2,139
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour
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Top hotels in Sounio

Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
28 Nikolaou, Markopoulo Mesogaias
The price is ฿4,455 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
฿4,455
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this guesthouse in Markopoulo Mesogaias. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (833 reviews)
"Great airport shuttle!"

Reviewed on 10 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 ฿18,611 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
฿18,611
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lavreotiki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Temple of Poseidon and Lavrio Port are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (356 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
The price is ฿6,290 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
฿6,290
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Markopoulo Mesogaias. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff were as wonderful as the facilities! We wish we had been able to stay longer!"

Reviewed on 10 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
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The price is ฿66,988 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿66,988
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Astir Beach and Glyfada's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (146 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
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 ฿19,115 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿19,115
per night
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
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
The Margi
The Margi
5 out of 5
11 Litous, Vouliagmeni, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, Attiki
The price is ฿20,762 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿20,762
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (494 reviews)
"Customer service Quiet room Breakfast was very good Ambiance"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

The Margi
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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(32 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

4/5(1 area review)

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(1 area review)

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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