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Cruises & boat tours
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History & culture
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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
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Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience
Classes & workshops
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Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch or dinner with an Acropolis view
Shopping & fashion
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Ancient Delphi Full-Day Trip with Optional Lunch from Athens
Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.
Glyfada's Second Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Glyfada's Second Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Glyfada. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Temple of Poseidon
High on a rocky hillside overlooking the sea is one of Greece’s most recognizable temples, which pays homage to Poseidon, God of the Sea.
Ancient Agora of Athens
Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.
Areas of Athens
Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Plaka
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Roman Agora while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
Kolonaki
Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.
Syntagma
While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Rafina Port
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Alimos Marina
- Temple of Poseidon
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Ermou Street
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Roman Agora
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Yabanaki Beach
- Athens Concert Hall
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Hygeia Hospital
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
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