Athens

About Athens

The historic Greek capital is home to some of the world’s most impressive ancient ruins and artefacts. The famous Acropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Parthenon is an architectural marvel, and the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus still hosts performances in its awe-inspiring surroundings. Save money on the city’s top attractions by buying a combination ticket.

Athens is easy to navigate, so you can easily cover its highlights in a day or two. It has a good public transport system and the Athens Metro connects all the city’s major historical sites. If you fancy seeing Athens from new heights, Greece’s oldest funicular railway will take you up to the summit of Mount Lycabettus. Its three ports connect the mainland to the Greek islands for an island-hopping adventure.

Each neighbourhood offers its own unique attractions. You’ll find trendy rooftop venues and open-air cocktail bars in Gazi and Psirri, Exarchia is an enclave bustling with flea markets, record shops and bookstores, and Monastiraki is Athens’ street food centre where you can sample local specialities like spanakopita, souvlaki and gyro. Athens is ideal for those looking for a city break that combines history and culture with sunshine and a bohemian spirit.