Athens 

One of the oldest cities on earth with records dating back around 3,500 years, the Greek capital has a rich archaeological history. With great shopping, nightlife, traditional cuisine and direct flights from 4 UK airports, Athens city breaks are popular year round.  

What to see...
The Acropolis, a hilltop with the tall white pillars of the Parthenon dominating the skyline, is a truly iconic image, but the opening of the ‘archaeological promenade’ a 2.5 mile tree lined pedestrian-only pathway skirting the base of the Acropolis and linking the major archaeological sites, has transformed walking around  the city. Away from traffic noise and fumes, you are free to explore as much or as little of these historic gems of the ‘birthplace of western civilisation’ as you like. The new museum of the Acropolis houses sculptures, artifacts and the treasures that remain from these ancient times. The Roman Agora, dating back to Julius Caesars reign, contains monuments such as the gate of Athena Archegetis and the Tower of the Wind. If you enjoyed the London 2012 Olympics the a must see is the Panathenaic Stadium, which held the first modern Olympics in 1896 and is built entirely from white marble. Despite the current economic woes, Athens is a party town and has a vibrant nightlife scene most days of the week, although things tend to kick off late, 10pm for dinner at many of the city’s popular tavernas and after midnight for bars and clubs. For something a little different, visit one of the city’s fun parks, or Athens Zoo which has a large variety of birds. As you would expect from somewhere close to the coast, Athens has nearby beaches and harbours where you can relax, take part in watersports or enjoy a meal at one of the excellent restaurants. Boast trips to many of the Greek Islands depart from Piraeus, so why not add-on a lazy stay on one of these beautiful islands after your Athens stay? 

Where to stay ...
With a good location enabling you to see all the sights and in the centre of the city, the Marina hotel is a good choice for the budget traveller. At the foot of the Acropolis, hotel Herodion has comfortable rooms and good service, or to push the boat out, the Imperial hotel located right in Karaiskaki Square with contemporary design and excellent service is the perfect choice. We feature many alternative hotels in our Athens portfolio. Please give our reservations team a call to discuss options available to you.

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