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About Athens

The centre of arts, democracy, science and philosophy in the 5th century B.C, today this vibrant capital is home to around 4 million people.

Athens is one of the most magical cities in the world and many go there to enjoy its treasures: the Acropolis, a wealth of museums, the Agora, Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Zeus, the impressive neo-classical buildings near Syntagma, the Parliament buildings with the uniquely dressed 'Evzones' guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Stroll through Plaka, Athens' oldest district, which comes alive at night with people chatting and enjoying fabulous food at outdoor tavernas. Alongside sits modern Athens, the city which hosted one of the most successful Olympic Games of recent times.

The city centre is fairly compact and the excellent metro and tram system means that it's easy to get around. To get an idea of the scale of the city it is good to head up to the top of Lycabettus Hill - on a clear day you can see across to the Saronic Islands.

Why not enhance your stay in Athens with one or several of the day trips below, which are all available to pre-book with your Rediscover the World holiday.

We highly recommend a guided tour to help you get your bearings and to find out a little of the city's background. This can be arranged on a group or private basis. As well as full day trips to Delphi and the Argolis region you might also consider taking a relaxing cruise to explore three of the nearby Saronic Islands, an ideal way to pick up some varied souvenirs from your holiday!

Tours & Activities

Ancient Corinth

1/2 day

Visit ancient Corinth, with its connections to St Paul, and the Corinth Canal.

Athens & Cape Sounion

Full Day (with lunch)

The sights of Athens combined with beautiful Cape Sounion

Athens City Tour & Museum (morning)

Morning tour

A popular guided tour taking in the most famous sights in the city as well as the Acropolis Museum.

Athens Walking Tour
Athens on foot!

1/2 day

This tour is a great way to experience the city.

Cape Sounion

Afternoon tour

A dramatic spot overlooking the Aegean.

Cape Sounion at Sunset

Evening tour

Romantic sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.

Delphi Tour

Full day (with lunch)

Once considered the centre of the ancient world but its fame and prestige extended much further than the boundaries of the Hellenic world.

Saronic Gulf Cruise

Full day (with lunch)

Escape the hustle and bustle of Athens on a relaxing cruise round the Saronic Gulf. Three islands in one day!

Hotels to visit

Where to stay

Airotel Parthenon

Close to all of the major sights and attractions and steps away from the Acropolis Museum.

Acropolis Select Hotel

Conveniently located in the heart of the city and within easy reach of the major attractions.

Amalia Hotel

The Amalia Hotel enjoys a premium position next to Syntagma Square.

Grande Bretagne Hotel

This deluxe 5 star hotel successfully combines old world elegance with modern amenities.

Herodion Hotel

A short hop from the New Acropolis Museum.

Hera Hotel

A charming boutique hotel in the heart of the city.

Hermes Hotel

Hermes is a smaller boutique-style hotel in the Plaka area, a few minutes walk from Syntagma and Monastiraki square.

Plaka Hotel

Good value for money in the heart of Athens.

Niche Hotel

This boutique 4-star hotel in the heart of Athens is a stone’s throw (3 minute walk) from the Acropolis Museum.

Acropolian Spirit Hotel

This popular hotel is a short distance from the historical centre of Athens and only 100m from the nearest metro station - it's only one stop from here to the Acropolis and Plaka. It's also close to Syntagma ...

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Reviews

"The booking was made very efficiently, and responses received extremely promptly. Requests were handled very efficiently. The drivers for the transfers were always on time, highly recommended. The Electra Palace suite was very spacious and service there of a very high standard. The Elakati was wonderful, a very homely atmosphere and the staff so friendly and accommodating. In short it was a perfectly organised and executed holiday."

R Hurcombe, UK, September 2022

"Well organised overall. A very few minuses to the holiday were: Hotel Atrium was too far from the centre to go out in the evening other than in the local neighbourhood, which, while very pleasant and friendly, was limited in restaurant choice. Flight out delayed by 3.5 hours."

M Asser, UK, October 2017

"I wanted to thank you for all your planning an assistance in our recent Greece trip. The drivers, additional island flight, and ferries and hotels were wonderful with no glitches."

A Swanlek, USA, Sept 2017

"This form can't convey how good we felt the service you provided was - each hotel seemed better than the last with the Palazzo Greco being absolute standout! The only complaint we had was the noise the night we stayed in Chania which went on until 5.00 am. If we did it again we wouldn't stay in the centre of Chania. The visit to Spinalonga was everything we anticipated and more."

J Hanson, UK, June, 2017

"Just a note to say a big thank you for arranging the holiday in Greece. We had a great time and we loved the selection of hotels and their locations. You did great job in putting this together and all went ahead smoothly as planned. Thank you again for the lovely holiday!"

G Maheswaran, UK, Sept 2016

"Just back from our great greek adventure!! Thanks for the brilliant arrangements - everything was just perfect.A special mention should be made to the excellent taxi driver from Argonaut, a lovely polite lad and his timekeeping was spot on from meeting us at the airport to meeting us off the hydrofoil.. we loved the Plaka hotel with its rooftop bar - and one of the staff even supported Leicester City FC!!! Thanks again for the fantastic planning - our first time to Greece will certainly not ..."

P Robinson, UK, Sept 2016

"Just arrived back and wanted once again to thank you for helping to organise such a terrific holiday...the Herodion in Athens is a great location. Their new rooftop restaurant Point A is superb. The only complaint was rather poor aircon and quite rude/abrupt reception staff but otherwise all other staff delightful. "

J Pendleton, UK, June 2016

"Thank you for your assistance towards our stay in Athens. All went well and we got the rooms requested - the reception remembered us from previous stays. We even got a late check out FOC !"

M Lemon, UK, Sept 2015

"I wanted to thank you for arranging such a lovely trip for my parents. They were a bit anxious before they reached Athens but everything went so smoothly that they absolutely loved it. My parents also send their wishes and want to say thank you. All the guides and drivers made their travel very easy and relaxing. Very punctual and well informed. I would happily recommend your company to our friends and family."

S. Prabhu, UK, April, 2015