Sounion travel guide
Sounion Tourism | Sounion Guide
You're Going to Love Sounion
Sounion is a must-see destination in Attica, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sounion has to offer.
When to visit Sounion
How to Get to Sounion
Plane
Although Sounion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 32 km from Sounion. The shortest flight to Sounion from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Sounion is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 44 km from Sounion. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Europcar, among others, in Athens.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sounion, including Vip Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Tourist Service Holding. From Sofia, the bus ride to Sounion takes 1094 km and will cost you around £67. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £112 for a journey of 1497 km.
Airlines serving Sounion
Where to stay in Sounion
Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £301 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sounion
Most booked hotels in Sounion
Hiring a car in Sounion
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Sounion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26.