Athens, Greece from 772 €

Total price From €1,544

Created: Tuesday 23 July 2024 - Departure: Sunday 28 July 2024

About the destination

Athens gets its name from the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is honoured by the magnificent Acropolis, which towers over the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theatre. To this day, the Greek capital remains a major global centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums brimming with artefacts from ancient Greece. The Acropolis, topped by the emblematic Parthenon, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars have been banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archaeological park, visitors will see the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis, with the opportunity to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archaeological museum in Greece, built in the 19th century and dedicated to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as landmarks as they can be seen from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighbourhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle, one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and socialise. The night belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and lively nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast offers dreamy views over the shimmering blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can boast sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy reach. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the most reserved traveller will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.

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28 Jul

Departure transport

Departure

Aegean Airlines - A3723

00:35 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

06:30 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Nonstop Fare: Light

Transport: A3723

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Light

28 Jul

Transfer

Transfer from Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH) to Golden City Hotel

06:30 Shuttle (Transporte Partilhado Padrão)

Shuttle

Standard Transporte Partilhado Padrão (Bus)

28 Jul

Hotel

5 Nights

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Golden City Hotel 7.5 Good

Athens - to 0.2 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFASTMarni 46, Athens 10438 Double Or Twin Room(dbl)

Located in Athens (Athens City Centre), Golden City Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Archaeological Museum and Monastiraki Flea Market. This upscale hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ancient Agora of Athens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hellenic Parliament.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.Enjoy a meal at main restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

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02 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Golden City Hotel to Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

03:05 Shuttle (Transporte Partilhado Padrão)