Athens is a treasure trove of myths, the birthplace of philosophers, the abode of ruined columns and armless statues. Cradle of civilization.
What to do in Athens?
- See the Acropolis and the Parthenon;
- Go to the National Archaeological Museum;
- Take a romantic evening trip to Cape Sounion to admire the sunset and see the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon;
- Climb Lycabettus Hill (277 m above sea level): Climbing here in the evening, you can see a beautiful panorama of the city and the Acropolis illuminated by floodlights.
What to do in Athens
You can get acquainted with Athens by going on a sightseeing tour: in addition to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, you will see the old district of Athens - Plaka, the Dionysus theater, ancient churches and cathedrals, the ancient market square of the Agora. You can see all the main sights of Athens on a bus tour. By purchasing a special ticket valid for 24 hours, you can get off the bus wherever you want and then continue your journey.
Going to Athens on a shopping tour, you can buy fur coats, clothes, shoes, furniture, musical instruments, precious metal products at affordable prices. You can find branded stores and flea markets on Hermes Street, as well as in the Kolonaki and Kifissia areas. For fur coats, leather and jewelry, it is better to go to Vulis, Servias, Nikis, Vukurestiu streets.
Lovers of nightlife can spend time in nightclubs (Gyalino Plus, Island, Gubanita Havana), then wander into the covered market (Afinas street) to shop, relax in one of the many taverns, see light and music performances (they are held daily at 22:10).
Music lovers can have a great time at the Palace of Music, which regularly hosts concerts and festivals.
Families with children should definitely go to Adventure Park and Allou Fan amusement parks - children will be delighted with all kinds of carousels, attractions and slides.
Beach lovers can go to the beaches in the Glyfada area (Asteria Sea Side) and in the vicinity of Athens (Attiki Akti Vuliagmenis, Grand Beach Lagonissi). And you can relax on the Athenian Riviera (30 minutes drive from the center of Athens), sunbathing, swimming, doing sea sports. Alternatively, you can go on a boat trip.
You can come to Athens on vacation at any time of the year to see the monuments of history and archeology, taste Greek cuisine, shop in European boutiques and local shops, and relax on the beaches of the Athenian Riviera.
