Cape Sounion is an impressive destination known for its link to Greek mythology and its stunningly beautiful sunsets. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.
How much does it cost to travel to Cape Sounion?
You should plan to spend around $197 (€188) per day on your vacation in Cape Sounion. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $75 (€72) on meals
- $27 (€26) on local transportation
- $207 (€197) on hotels
A one week trip to Cape Sounion for two people costs, on average, $2,758 (€2,632). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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One Week
Per person
$1,379
€1,316
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2 Weeks
Per person
$2,758
€2,632
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One Month
Per person
$5,910
€5,640
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One Week
For a couple
$2,758
€2,632
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2 Weeks
For a couple
$5,516
€5,264
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One Month
For a couple
$11,821
€11,280
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Cape Sounion cost?
A one week trip to Cape Sounion usually costs around $1,379 (€1,316) for one person and $2,758 (€2,632) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Cape Sounion on average costs around $2,758 (€2,632) for one person and $5,516 (€5,264) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Cape Sounion will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Cape Sounion on average costs around $5,910 (€5,640) for one person and $11,821 (€11,280) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Is Cape Sounion expensive to visit?
Cape Sounion is a smaller place that appeals to a wide spectrum of travelers, featuring different styles, expenditure habits, and budget ranges. You'll find a wide array of accommodation options, such as luxury hotels, mid-range places, or budget-friendly hostels.
Although Cape Sounion can be quite pricey if you let it be, you can cut costs by eating at less expensive restaurants and taking public transit.
On average, budget travelers spend $86 (€82) per day, mid-range travelers spend $197 (€188) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $376 (€359) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Cape Sounion.
Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Cape Sounion is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Playa Blanca or Orkney Islands.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Cape Sounion Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Cape Sounion?
The average Cape Sounion trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Cape Sounion travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Cape Sounion cost?
Cape Sounion on a Budget
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Category
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Budget
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Mid-Range
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Luxury
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Accommodation 1
For 1 person in double occupancy
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$45
(€43)
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$103
(€99)
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$197
(€188)
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Local Transportation 1
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$12
(€11)
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$27
(€26)
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$51
(€49)
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Food 2
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$33
(€31)
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$75
(€72)
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$144
(€137)
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Entertainment 1
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$9
(€8.44)
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$20
(€19)
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$39
(€37)
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Alcohol 2
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$5-16
(€5-15)
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$12-36
(€11-34)
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$23-69
(€22-66)
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Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget
Having realistic expectations for your travel expenses is important. While many assume they can visit Cape Sounion on a tight budget, the truth is that most people don't enjoy traveling that way. Think about what you prioritize on vacation. Do you prefer staying in resorts or hostels? Do you love exploring sights and attractions, or dining out? Your preferences will directly impact your budget and travel plans.
Who Exactly is a Budget Traveler?
You might think you're a budget traveler, but unless you're willing to sacrifice many comforts, expect to spend a lot more than the average of $86 per day that backpackers typically manage.
Younger budget travelers sometimes stick to a shoestring budget, which usually means staying in hostel dorms, eating at budget restaurants or fast food, relying on public transportation or walking, and limiting activities to free attractions.
Is Your Travel Style Average?
If you're a family or couple enjoying a vacation, you'll probably want to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat at well-liked restaurants, and check out significant museums and attractions that charge entry fees. Many who visit Cape Sounion will seek to enjoy the major attractions, museums, and iconic landmarks. Most activities aren't free. So, you should realistically expect your daily budget to be around $197 per person, per day.
Looking to Travel in Luxury?
If you envision a trip that covers everything with high-end amenities and top-tier service, be ready for a daily expense near $376. Enjoying nicer hotels, dining at acclaimed restaurants, participating in extravagant activities, and using taxis or private drivers to navigate the destination will require a premium budget.
Accommodation Budget in Cape Sounion
Hotel rates in Cape Sounion vary a lot, especially between budget and luxury options. Peak season (summer) brings higher prices, with rates rising from an off-season averages of $384 to $717. Expect prices to range from $164 for budget hotels to $1,713 for luxury. Hostels, particularly dorms, are cheaper. To save money, travel off-season or book early.
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid in Cape Sounion for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $207 (€197). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $103 (€99) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Cape Sounion? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
The most affordable highest rated hotels in Cape Sounion include:
- Aegeon Beach Hotel starting at $156
While Cape Sounion has a good public transit system that allows for staying farther from the destination, cheaper accommodations could lead to more expensive and time-consuming commutes.
Visiting in the low or shoulder season, rather than during summer, will give you cheaper lodging options and fewer tourists to navigate around.
Transportation Budget in Cape Sounion
In Cape Sounion, the public transportation system covers key attractions. There are local buses that travel from Athens to Cape Sounion and take between 2 and 3 hours. If you want to save money and get around efficiently, public transit works well when it's near your stop. Taxis and rideshares are readily available across town, too.
Some regions of Cape Sounion are walkable, which can enhance your sightseeing experience. You can walk around the archeological site and the bus stops close enough that it is accessible.
Public Transit: 
(good)
Walkability: (good)
Calculated from travelers like you
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On average, past travelers have spent $27 (€26) per person, per day, on local transportation in Cape Sounion. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Cape Sounion is significantly more than public transportation.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$27
€26
Check that your hotel has accessible parking if you're planning on driving.
How much does it cost to go to Cape Sounion? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Cape Sounion will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Cape Sounion
The food in Cape Sounion is enjoyable, but not enough to draw tourists specifically for the restaurants. Be sure to seek out a few standout restaurants in the destination. There are cafes as well as fine dining restaurants which are mostly located in hotels. Seafood is the cuisine of choice with many delicious Greek dishes available.
Calculated from travelers like you
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While restaurant and meal prices in Cape Sounion can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Cape Sounion is $75 (€72) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$75
€72
When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Cape Sounion is around $75 (€72) per person, with previous travelers spending from $33 to $144. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.
Typical meal prices in Cape Sounion are as follows:
- Breakfast: $8 to $23
- Lunch: $11 to $30
- Dinner: $23 to $53
- Coffee: $6
- Fast Food or Street Food: $11
Located at the end of the beach, near the Aegean Beach Hotel, are two tavernas serving the traditional Greek fare. Being as close as you can get to a Greek Island without actually being on an island, the seafood is as fresh as can be. Either one is a perfect spot to take a break from the heat of the day and enjoy a meal.
The best food in the area, however, will probably be found in the port town of Lavrio mentioned earlier. Here you will find a large selection of lively ouzeris and tavernas serving all kinds of seafood and traditional Greek cuisine.
Many accommodations feature breakfast in their rates, while some may charge additional fees for it. The cost and quality can vary significantly from one hotel to another. Knowing this information ahead of time helps you decide if you need to spend extra money. A tasty hotel buffet could be worth the expense, or a nearby bakery or cafe might offer a more affordable choice.
Keep a water bottle handy instead of purchasing drinks everywhere. It's also better for the environment.
When planning a tour, don't forget to look into which meals are covered. You may be responsible for some of your own food, which could impact your budget significantly.
Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Cape Sounion
The allure of Cape Sounion is undeniable, especially since it offers museums and attractions, food, beaches, and family-friendly activities.
Calculated from travelers like you
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Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Cape Sounion typically cost an average of $20 (€19) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$20
€19
The main attraction at Cape Sounion is of course the Temple of Poseidon. While his bronze statue is now housed in the National Archaeology Museum in Athens, the presence of the surrounding sea is enough to know on whose grounds you stand. The most popular time of day to visit the temple is at sunset. As you stand on the cliffs with the Doric columns massive and strong at your back, it feels as if you stand with Poseidon himself-watching his seas swallow up the sun in a sweeping wash of color in the sky. Sunset, however, does draw the crowds, so if you are looking to visit in peace and quiet, the early morning hours are your best bet.
The temple was erected by Pericles, during the Golden Age of Greece, and is said to be on top of the ruins of an earlier sea temple which may date back to Mycenaean or Minoan times. If you look close enough at the base of the columns, you may even be able to descry the inscribed name of the famous Romantic poet Lord Byron, whose carving possibly dates from his first visit to Greece, before he acquired his fame.
In ancient times the temple was the last sign of civilization the Athenians saw as they sailed away from home and the first as they returned, making it a very important landmark to native Greeks.
Once you have seen and explored the Temple of Poseidon, the second best attractions of the area are the beaches. The beach near the Saron Hotel is fairly quiet with a small cafe, though the sand can be stinging if you hit this spot on a windy day. There is also a campground nearby called Camping Bacchus if you prefer penny-saving accommodations.
One of the better beaches is the stretch located at the base of the temple's promontory. Following the drive down to the Aegean Beach Hotel you will find parking for the beach. While the hotel does control about 90% of the beach, the water here is clear and beautiful and no one will stop you from laying out a towel on the beach's edge. If you would like to use the hotel's umbrellas or chairs there will be a small fee. Whether you prefer to take a dip in the crystal waters, soak up the sun, or hunt for treasures like sea glass and shells-this beach will satisfy every single one of those desires, with a view of Poseidon's looming cliffs to boot!
Museums and Attractions:
Cape Sounion is celebrated for its prestigious museums and historical landmarks. The Temple of Poseidon is the main attraction here, but also nearby you'll find the Temple of Athena. The views, history, and connection to mythology fascinates most visitors who consider this to be a spectacular sight.
Nightlife Budget in Cape Sounion
The nightlife in Cape Sounion offers a relaxed and calm vibe. There are some bars and lounges that are connected to hotels. If you're spending the night, these are nice places to enjoy a drink in a beautiful setting.
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $24 (€23) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Cape Sounion per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$24
€23
Nights out are a travel highlight, but reducing your drink tab is a smart way to stretch your budget further.
Traveling in Cape Sounion
Cape Sounion, Greece
Cape Sounion encompasses the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula of Greece with views of the sea wherever you go. The land of the mythological god Poseidon, Sounion's striking promontory houses his temple that still stands today. It overlooks the Aegean Sea, which was named for King Aegeus of Athens. Aegeus had leapt off of these very cliffs thinking his son Theseus had been killed by the Minotaur of Crete. The promontory and temple are very significant to Greek mythology and history, and was even referenced in Homer's poem, the Odyssey.
Today, the site at Cape Sounion is a world-renowned tourist attraction as well as an upscale summer home location for Athenians. A drive around the coast will reveal many villas and condos that were constructed in the 1960s and 70s. Sounion is also one of the most expensive areas in Greece, with the value of some homes exceeding twenty million euros. Hotel rates are also more expensive than anywhere else in Greece.
Neighborhoods & Around
As you travel from Athens to Sounion down GR-89, the closest town before you reach the cape is Lavrio. Famous for silver mining in classical antiquity, the residential town is now home to a small sea port. The gridded streets that surround the port are bustling with markets by day and restaurants, tavernas, and bars by night. Lavrio does not, however, have any hotels, so if you are looking for a place to stay you will have the best luck traveling further south. The Saron Hotel is an affordable and comfortable option, walking distance from the nearest beach, with pool access and breakfast included. If you want something a little more luxurious, try the Aegean Beach Hotel just below the temple, or the even more upscale Cape Sounio, which looks like a temple itself.
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