DESTINATIONS
Athens
The vibrant Greek capital is a mixture of the best Greece
ABOUT Athens
The vibrant Greek capital fuses the best of Greece, from culture and cuisine to historical treasures and natural splendor. It's one of the world's oldest cities, where ancient relics coexist with Byzantine chapels, Ottoman townhouses, and Neoclassical wonders. Overlooking the Aegean Sea, the Athens Riviera offers a serene escape, while Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon stands as a remarkable Ancient Greek monument.
GETTING TO Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos Airport | 35-minute drive from the city center
Three ports – Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrion
Athens is conveniently accessible via Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, a 35-minute drive from the city center, connecting to most global airport hubs. Three ports – Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrion – facilitate travel to the Aegean Islands, the Peloponnese, and Crete. Piraeus, the largest and busiest port, is a mere 20-minute ride from the city center.
HIGHLIGHTS
The City
Birth place of philosophy, democracy and drama. The city of Athens is not only an open-air museum of world-class cultural heritage attractions but also a contemporary metropolis with an urban personality. A city of paradoxes and great contrasts.Athens is a sophisticated cosmopolitan hub with delicious gastronomic delights, electrifying nightlife, creative vibes and a booming art scene.
The Acropolis
Its monuments of white Pentelicmarblegleam in the midday sun andgradually take on a honeyhue as thesun sinks, while at night they standbrilliantly illuminated above thecity.Anunprecedented conceptualdesign; embodied in architecturalexcellence. Put the best ofscience,art and philosophy together in onecreation and you have the definitivemonument ofhuman civilization.UNESCO calls it the symbol of WorldHeritage. The world calls it the Athenian Acropolis!
The Saronic Gulf
The Saronic Gulf Islands dot the waters closest to Athens and offer a fast track to the Greek island life. As with all Greek islands, each of these Saronic Islands has a unique feel and culture, so you can hop between classical heritage, resort beaches, exquisite architecture and remote escapism. Poros is great for sailing, Hydra has amazing architecture, Spetses stands out for the elegant mansions, Agistri for its nature and Aegina beautifully combines all above elements.
The Riviera
Just 20 minutes away from Athens city center, the Athens Riviera gives you the impact of been on an island.This gorgeous stretch of coastline with its green-blue waters, organized beaches and rocky coves, is teeming with five-star resorts, spas, esplanades, restaurants, bars, shopping areas, marinas, windsurfing, sailing and more.Whilst during the daytime the summer feeling never ends, when night falls, the coast’s inviting nightlife emerges.
