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A Few Words about Athens
Love Greek mythology? Come to Europe's oldest capital, Athens, known for its many buildings named after gods and goddesses.
Athens is a lively and beautiful city that loves architecture, literature and art. Just take a look around and you’ll see for yourself ancient ruins, temples, statues and museums, filled with texts and paintings. There’s plenty to do and see in Athens, from strolling the winding streets of Plaka to admiring Parthenon, you’ll constantly be entertained.
Where To Stay In Athens
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Full Day Tour & Sailing to Agistri, Moni & Aegina
Relax and unwind on an epic day cruise to Agistri, Moni and Aegina islands where you’ll have the option to go on a bike tour around Agistri, enjoy a delicious Greek lunch and a swim or sunbathe in Moni and tour Aegina with or without your guide.
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THINGS TO DO IN ATHENS
Acropolis, Old Town, Plaka, &...
Discover iconic landmarks and learn about Parthenon, Erechtheion, Nike Temple and the Sanctuary of...
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Cape Sounion: Sunset Tour from Athens
Take a 5-hour excursion along the long picturesque roads that overlook beautiful beaches and quaint...
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Athens Instagram Tour: The Most Scenic...
Thousand year old monuments and busy streets entwined with beautiful nature.
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Greek Street Food Discovery in Athens
Get to know the locals through their love of good food on this food discovery tour.
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Electric Bike Tour
Time to get active! Explore the ancient sites of Athens on an electric bike tour.
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Depending on what type of weather really ticks your boxes, you can visit Athens between April-June or September-October for sunshine and comfortable temperatures of around 20-25 degrees. Or, you can go from July-August to experience Athens in its 30s or Mar and Nov for cool temperature around 15-20.
have been known to exceed 38 degrees.
Plenty. You can enjoy a drink on a rooftop bar, eat a meze dinner, visit the historical centre, book in at the open-air theatre or check out the superclubs until the early hours of the morning.
3 days in Athens would allow you to comfortably take in the sights, shops and enjoy the Greek culture.
Athens Essentials
Skyscanner
- Compare airlines flights to Athens using Skyscanner. You can fly internationally into Athens.
World Nomads
- World Nomads offer simple and flexible travel insurance, designed by travellers for travellers.
Booking.com
- For you to find the best accommodation around Athens, with options for all budgets.
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