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 Top destination - Why go there  in Athens, Greece ?

Athens, Greek capital

The capital of Greece is simply an amazement. Whole year round, the marvels it contains can keep you busy for days, just staying in the street, and wandering around. The food is amazing,...

 Best hotels - Where to stay  in Athens, Greece ?

Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens is up to the Radisson Blu standard : comfortable, well located, spacious, contemporary, great staff, amazing breakfast, free and good wifi. However,...

Holiday Inn Athens airport

   
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Close to the airport, with a free airport shuttle, Holiday Inn Athens is a good way to spend a night while waiting for a flight. It is a little less expensive than downtown hotels,...

Novotel Athens

Probably one of the best hotel choice in Athens, especially in summer ! With an awesome rooftop pool and restaurant, especially for the panoramic city and acropolis view, it's difficult...

 Finest restaurants - Where to eat  in Athens, Greece ?

Plateia Dipopratiriou

Terrace restaurant at walking distance of Monastiraki, serving traditional Greek dishes, with a great atmosphere. Prices are correct for the area, service is good, and food is very...

Lunch place on Panos

Between your drop off at Monastiraki and your visit to the Acropolis, a good way to enjoy a nice local lunch with view on the Acropolis hill is to stop at one of the restaurants on...

Αλεξάνδρα Εστιατόριο-Alexandra Restaurant

Located close to the Radisson Blu Park Hotel, about 800m / 15 min walk, this small and cozy restaurant is ideal for a relaxing dinner in a nice ambiance with contemporary food at an...

Butcher shop Gazi

At the entrance of Gazi, this restaurant is the ideal place to have an energizing dinner before partying in the nearby Gazi area. In summer, try the hidden outdoor terrace, on the back...

 What to see  in Athens, Greece ?

Monastiraki

To start your journey in old Athens, Monastiraki is the place to go. Easily accessible with Hop on Hop off buses, with metro, with taxi, you will even find shops open on Sunday. There...

 Excellent activities - What to do  in Athens, Greece ?

Little Cook

Amazing coffee shop, with unique and magical atmosphere, along with great tea and cake choice, this place is a ravishment. Very close to Monastiraki, it is a must stop for a romantic...

The most Greek holiday

The most Greek holiday

Greece is not Greece without Athens and Athens is not Athens without a professional guide. If you really want to feel like a local and see the hidden and mystical places of Athens you...

See Athens Walk (in English)

See Athens Walk (in English)

They welcome you to join them on an entertaining walk through Athens center. Where you will experience the ambiance of street cafes and history of thousands of years. It's an entertaining...

Past and present of the Acropolis: free tour

Past and present of the Acropolis: free tour

The best tour of Athens is the one that takes you to the sites around the Acropolis, the 5,000 years of the city's life will come to life in front of you. Today's bustling city still...

Athens VIRTUAL Tour: History, Philosophy and Democracy

Athens VIRTUAL Tour: History, Philosophy and Democracy

In this tour, guide will be speaking live and you: a. Will 'walk' together virtually by many of the most important landmarks of ancient Athens and learn their story..! b. Will have...

Discover the Ancient City of Athens: History and Mythology.

Discover the Ancient City of Athens: History and Mythology.

A walk through the historical center of Athens, where the Acropolis is the heart of the ancient and modern city. Athens is the birthplace of democracy and western civilization. I will...

They'll familiarise you with what was in Athens for 2500 years and what is now. They will show you the sights of the Greek and Roman eras. They will bring you up to speed with modern...

Hop on hop off bus

As in many cities now in the world, a good way to get a quick glimpse at the city, along with some historical background (headphones are included, and you can choose between many languages),...

Gazi view

Bar with a panoramic view on Gazi, the party area, it's a good choice to start the evening. The food and drinks choice is limited, but the view is worthy.

Discover the World of Athens Street Art and Graffiti!

Discover the World of Athens Street Art and Graffiti!

This will be a tour of Exarchia square. There will be plenty of street art and history. The tour is provided by a local artist for an original urban tour of counterculture Athens. ​Exarheia...

Find and book activities in Athens, Greece

 Best clubs - Where to party  in Athens, Greece ?

Gazi party area

If you want to party in Athens, would it be seeing a live concert, chilling in a bar, seeing a live show in a night club, or dancing on a rooftop party, Gazi is the area to visit. From...

 Where to shop  in Athens, Greece ?

Monastiraki flee market

Not only a place to eat and sightsee, Monastiraki is also a very good place to shop, especially for tourisms. Not only it has all the souvenirs you'd like, it also has more traditional...

Central Market

If you are looking for local food to try yourself cooking some of the tasty local recipes, Central market is a good place to find everything you need.