Your Athens Holiday
Book a Athens holiday package and get ready to experience everything this city has to offer. Consider staying in the neighbourhood of Psirri, which is great for markets, nightlife and bars and pubs. If a sightseeing tour is on the agenda during your trip to Athens, check out big attractions like Parthenon, Acropolis Museum and Ancient Agora of Athens. A couple of quick clicks is all it takes to create the ultimate Athens holiday on Expedia.
Athens Essential Information
Language | Greek |
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Currency | Euros |
Local Welcome | Ya su |
Local Goodbye | Yiá sou |
Closest Airport | Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) |
Population | 664,000 |
Max Temp Winter | 13ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 29ºC |
Top Sights | Glyfadas Second Beach, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and Kavouri Beach |
Our guide on where to stay in Athens
Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
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Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
Unmissable things to do in Athens
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket w/ self guided audio tours
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.