Athens, Greece from 304 €

Total price From €608

Created: Friday 6 October 2023 - Departure: Tuesday 12 December 2023

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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12 Dec

Departure transport

Departure

EasyJet U2 - U27687

13:30 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

19:45 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Nonstop Fare: Standard

Transport: U27687

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Standard

12 Dec

Hotel

5 Nights

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Candia Hotel

7.7

Good

1918

Athens - to 0.5 miles from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTTheodore Diligiannis,40, Athens 10438

Standard room

With a stay at Candia Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Ermou Street. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Acropolis and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Port of Piraeus.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Make yourself at home in one of the 142 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Candia, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in.

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17 Dec

Return transport

Return

EasyJet U2 - U27688

20:35 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

23:10 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

Nonstop Fare: Standard

Transport: U27688

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Standard

1 Insurances

Classic Seguro( Seguro de Inclusão Classic) - Região(Continente de um só país) - Dias (6)