Athens is the capital of Greece and has a population of just over 3 million people. The heart of the city is Syntagma Square where you will find the Parliament buildings. This is by far the liveliest part of town and where you will find most tourists. Athens is a beautiful city with incredible history, the people are very friendly and Greek food is incredible.
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of this historic vibrant city. From the Acropolis, Byzantine churches and avant-garde galleries to a spectacular coastline and vibrant nightlife and taverns. Must sees in Athens include :
- The Acropolis
- The Parthenon
- The National Gardens
- Temple of Poseidon
- Plaka Neighbourhood
- Lycabettus Hill
- Varvakios Agora
- Monastiraki Neighbourhood
- Ancient Agora
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
Some of the more popular excursions you can enjoy include:
- Family-friendly orientation tours of Athens
- Acropolis tour
- Food tours
- Scavenger hunts
- Saronic Islands Cruise
- Bike tours
- Catamaran Tours
Athens really only needs a couple of days to cover the major sites and can be discovered when you arrive in Greece or at the end of your trip. Our preference is normally to get a city visit out of the way first and to enjoy the islands afterwards which are normally a lot more relaxed.