Introduction
Athens, the basis of most Greek mythology. A host of incredible culture is available to be explored, this is possible by visiting the many museums, talking to the locals or just simply walking around. With ancient monuments, street markets, taverns and souvenir stalls crammed together the city is a fast moving place full of hustling & bustling people.
Athens - Holiday
With close to a hundred hotels visitors to Athens are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation. Hotels of every different style, class and cost are available, each with something to differ it from the others. Surrounding the Acroplois is an easily accessible central area strewn with venues, many of which were put in place for the 2004 Olympic Games. Old meets new when the ancient ruins and traditional tavernas are thrown into contrast with all of the modern buildings created for the Olympics.
Athens - Flights
Flights to Athens are very quick and easy with large airlines such as British Airways, Agean Airlines and Olympic. Cheap direct flights take around three and a half hours, those that change can do so at a multitude of different locations including: Milan, Frankfurt and Munich.
Athens - History & Culture
Charming aspects of Athens history and culture include everything the city has to offer about it's classic golden age when it housed Socrates, Plato and Aristotle who are featured in almost every museum. As the cradle of philosophy Athens has found itself a pioneering city that also gave birth to democracy. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, had the city named after her upon her defeat of Poseidon. Because of its large amount of history the museums of Athens are truly amazing to explore revealing many secrets about ancient Greek culture and life.
