What to see in Athens
Athens — it’s a concentration of history and European civilization in whole. To touch to the places where famous antient heroes went — that what only for you can visit the glorious city. You can also discover ancient Greek world visiting National Archaeological Museum and to see own famous exhibits.
Main sights of Athens and nearby
- Acropolis opens 8:00 to 20:00 last entry 19.40
- Parthenon
- Erechtheion
- Temple of Athena Nike
- Theatre of Dionysus
- Herod Atticus Odeon amphitheater — performances: aefestival.gr
- Acropolis Museum opens: 8:00 to 20:00 Monday 8:00 to 16:00 Friday 8:00 to 22:00 November — March 9:00 to 17:0 Friday 9:00 to 22:00 Saturday. Sunday 9:00 to 20:00 Last entry half an hour less closing time theacropolismuseum.gr
- Ancient Agora of Athens (and Museum of the Ancient Agora) opens 8:00 to 20:00 last entry 19:40
- Temple of Hephaestus
- National Archaeological Museum opens 08:00 — 20:00 Tuesday: 13:00 — 20:00 November — March 08:00 to 17:00 Tuesday: 13:00 to 20:00 namuseum.gr
- Anafiotika — a picturesque part of ancient district Plaka in Athens
- Philopappos Hill — Athens and Acropolis stunning views
- Changing of the Guard Ceremony every hour (since 55 minutes of current hour to 5 minutes of next hour) Sunday (10:45 to 11:15) — Parade Changing of the Guard with orchestra and marsh,
- National Garden opens: Sunday — Tuesday 6:00 to 19:00, Wednesday — Friday 6:00 to 21:00, Saturday 6:00 to 20:00
- Panathenaic Stadium opens 8:00 to 7:00 panathenaicstadium.gr
- Limni Vouliagmeni — spectacular lake with mineral water nearby Athens (26 km, 35 min)
What to see & where to stay in Athens check on a map
Hotels in Athens center with a pool on a roof and nearby Athens (sea resort):
Divani Palace Acropolis *****
- Located in Athens centre, between Acropolis (800 m, 10 min walk) and Philopappos Hill (750 m, 10 min walk) Agora is also nearby (1,5 km 20 min by walk)
- Outdoor pool on a roof
- From guests reviews: Guests noticed no good soundproofing and expected better breakfast. Acropolis view you can see only from a balcony at the side.
- BOOK
Approximately price per 2 adults with breakfast: 25 sq.m 210 euro
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel *****
- Luxury resort with highest service nearby Athens (26,6 km 44 min)
- Limni Vouliagmeni lake is next door — 8-16 minutes by car (9 km to, 3,6 km from)
- SPA with indoor pools, outdoor pools, private beach area, greenery territory (pines)
- Tennis courts
- BOOK
Approximately price per 2 adults with breakfast:
42 sq.m
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40 sq.m
75 sq.m
1357 euro
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Bungalow sea view (with pines)
+ with a pool
Arion sea view
suit, Arion sea view