Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
Parthenon
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.
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Ermou Street
During your visit to Athens, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ermou Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Private Mykonos Tour Tailor-Made | Choice of the guest
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Top hotels in Sounio
Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live
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Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera
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Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
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Vincci EverEden
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Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
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Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
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Other neighbourhoods around Sounio
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.
Elliniko
While you're in Elliniko, take in top sights like The Ellinikon Experience Park or Ellinikou Pyramid, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Agios Alexandros Station or Ellinon Olympionikon Station.
Neos Kosmos
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.
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.
Pangrati
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.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.