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About Athens

Once the centre of arts, democracy, science, and philosophy in the 5th century B.C., Athens today is a dynamic city, where ancient treasures and contemporary life sit side by side.

Explore the iconic Acropolis, wander through the Agora, marvel at Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Zeus, or admire the neoclassical elegance around Syntagma Square and the Parliament, where the Evzones guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Stroll through Plaka, the city’s oldest district, alive with bustling cafés, charming tavernas, and vibrant nightlife. Meanwhile, modern Athens shines with its cosmopolitan energy and the legacy of hosting one of the most celebrated Olympic Games of recent times.

Compact and easy to navigate, Athens is best explored on foot, by metro, or tram — and for a breathtaking perspective of the city, head up Lycabettus Hill, where on a clear day the Saronic Islands stretch out before you.

Enhance a short break in Athens with a variety of pre-bookable day trips, from guided tours to Delphi and the Argolis region to a relaxing cruise among three nearby Saronic Islands — perfect for combining cultural discovery with moments of leisure and souvenir hunting. Private or small-group guided tours are highly recommended to truly bring the city’s history and vibrant character to life.

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.

Cape Sounion

Afternoon tour

A dramatic spot overlooking the Aegean.

Cape Sounion at Sunset

Evening tour

Romantic sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.

Delphi Day Trip

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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"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