ATHENS TRAVEL GUIDE

HIGHLIGHTS: BEST THINGS TO DO

• Acropolis

  The Acropolis of Athens is among the most impressive monuments in Greece. Constructed in the 5th century BC and with serious damages along time, this is the symbol of the ancient Greek culture.
• Archaeological museum

  The National Archaeological Museum of Greece is located a short walk from Omonoia Square. It hosts interesting collections from all historical periods of the country.
• Tours & Activities

  Due to the many monuments dating from all historical periods, Athens is the best place for sightseeing. The easiest and quickest way to see all the sights in the city is to take a tour. Athens sightseeing tours are many and take place all year round.
• Acropolis Museum

  Frequently ranked among the most interesting museums of the world, the New Acropolis Museum is located right opposite the Acropolis Rock. It hosts exhibits from excavations on the rock and some other regions of Attica.
• Plaka area

  Although it is located only a short walk from the busy city centre, Plaka is the quietest quarter in the Greek capital. It charms visitors with its picturesque style.
• Herodes Atticus Theatre

  The Theatre of Herodes Atticus, also known as Herodeion, is located at the foot of the Acropolis. With a seating capacity of 6,000 visitors, this theatre hosts drama performances, musical concerts and other events in summer.
• Temple of Poseidon

  Cape Sounion is found about 70 km to the south-east of Athens, on the southernmost tip of Attica peninsula. According to the myth, this is the site where Aegeus, king of Athens, fell into the sea because of a misunderstanding.
• Athens Riviera

  Athens Riviera is the coastal area in the southern suburbs of Athens, Greece from Piraeus to Sounio. It is located about 16 km (9.9 mi) from downtown Athens stretching from the southern suburbs of Athens to the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounio.
• Koukaki area

  Koukaki is a beautiful neighborhood in the center of Athens, under the Acropolis and a breath away from city center. Located on the southeast part of Filopappou hill, it is a very nice neighborhood to stay in Athens.
• Best Restaurants

  Being the capital of Greece, Athens offers an abundance of culinary delights for every taste and budget level. One thing is for sure: Foodies won’t be disappointed by the variety of Athens restaurant choices!
• Best Coffee shops

  Cafe in Athens are numerous and spread all around the city. Most picturesque Athens cafes are found in Plaka, Monastiraki, and Thission, the three most tourist quarters in the city center. But nice coffee shops can be found in other part of the city.
• Open air cinema

  Watch a movie in some of the most amazing open air cinema in the centre of Athens. Some offer amazing view over the Acropolis.
• Shopping

  Athens is a modern city and, as such, it has a multitude of shops and shopping centers. Here are some of the most famous and important Athens shopping places.
• Ancient Agora

  Ancient Agora was the place where the Athenians used to gather and talk about politics. Today this place hosts interesting monuments, like the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos. The entrance is from Thissio quarter.
• Roman Agora

  According to archaeologists, it was constructed in the 1st century BC and an inscription informs us that it was constructed with the funds of Julius Ceasar and Augustus. The Roman Agora consisted of a large, open-air courtyard surrounded by colonnades on all four sides.