Athens Holidays

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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.

Holidays are about doing things you love as well as things you've never attempted before. Ready to try out some amazing new experiences?

This place has loads of things to do. Here are some suggestions to jump start your trip to Athens:

• Walking Tour of the Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Stoa of Attalos Museum
• Holistic Thai Massage
• Private Cape Sounio Half-Day Tour
• Best of Athens Private Tour: Ancient & Modern Times
• Gourmet Athens Food tour
• Discover scuba diving for beginners in Athens

Take a look at our Athens things to do page for a full list.

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.

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.