Athens Vacations

Save Time and Money with Athens Holiday Packages

Save by combining your accommodation and airfares. Expedia has some amazing Athens travel packages that'll save you time and give you more cash to splash!

Smart jetsetters can save up to 16%* by booking a package deal on Expedia.

You can select from more than 400 partner airlines and 321,000 worldwide properties via our extensive database of accommodation and flights. Fly with who you want, stay where you want — now that's a dream holiday!

Don't worry about changing your travel itinerary, as we don't charge additional cancellation fees for almost all of our bookings.

Places to Visit in Athens

Preparing for your trip to Athens? Need some info about what to do and see when you arrive? That's where we come in!

With such a great range of world-renowned attractions in one place, you'll never have a dull moment in Athens! First things first, be sure you get some selfies out the front of the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. When you've finished with those, you'll still have Roman Agora and the Ancient Agora to visit!

You'll find yourself surrounded by fascinating things to do and see, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Benaki Museum. If you really want to squeeze the most out of your time here, also consider visiting the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and Mount Lycabettus.

Many weighty decisions have been considered behind the walls of Hellenic Parliament. Appreciate it from afar or close up on a guided tour. There's an excellent range of things to keep you busy in this destination. Visiting an area's monuments is a fantastic way to glean an insight into its accomplishments and heritage. Drop by Filopappos Hill and find out the inspiring tale behind it. Still have time to spare? As you stand at the base of Arch of Hadrian, make sure you glance up and marvel at its elegant design and robust structure. This impressive old monument deserves to be viewed from every angle.

Popular Activities for your Athens Holiday

Life is either an extraordinary adventure or nothing at all, so why not embark on some new and exhilarating experiences?

Your trip to Athens is just about to get a whole lot more exciting. There are loads of things to do, including:

• Acropolis monuments, Acropolis museum, Plaka and Greek food
• Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens & Plaka Walking Tour
• Athens Segway Tour
• Walking Athens, Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Agora Museum Tour
• Walking Tour of the Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Stoa of Attalos Museum
• Holistic Thai Massage

Have some time on your side? Make your way to our Athens things to do page for a full range of options.

Athens Accommodation

Get a running start on your Athens holiday itinerary by securing a place to sleep. There are 306 accommodation in the national capital that can be booked on Expedia. We've got luxury getaways and cheap holidays for every kind of traveller.

Fluffy robes, king-size beds and top-notch furnishings are just some of the things you can expect upon your arrival at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens (1 Vasileos Georgiou A' str) and the King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens (3 Vasileos Georgiou A' Street). Book a room now for a taste of luxury! The AVA Hotel & Suites (9-11 Lyssikratous Street) and the Sweet Home Hotel (Patroou 5 - Plaka) have good reviews if you want somewhere cheaper.

When you're looking around Athens, you'll want to check out the Parthenon. The MET34 Athens Hotel is just 0.6 miles (1 km) away, and the AthensWas is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away.

Nearest Airports to Athens

There's nothing like finally touching down at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) after being confined in a cramped cabin for hours. When you've collected your suitcases and stretched your legs, you'll find yourself around 12 miles (19 km) from Athens' centre.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.