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Luxury Athens Holidays

Athens is the cradle of modern day democracy and home to one of the world’s most spectacular monuments – the Acropolis. The city has experienced a huge revival in recent years and is now one of the most vibrant and exciting capitals in Europe, with fabulous museums, restaurants, bars and shopping districts. We have researched the very best holiday experiences, cultural highlights and luxury hotels in Athens – take a look at some of our personal recommendations…

Jennie's Top Tips

Jennie's Top Tips

A few days in the city followed by a relaxing break on one of the beautiful islands has to be the way to do it.

Tours From Athens

For most of our clients, a holiday in Athens is only the beginning; Greece’s capital is the starting point for many exciting tours. Begin a tour of Greece’s cultural highlights here, taking in the sights of Athens before venturing out to the Peloponnese. Or you can take a day trip out to the Oracle at Delphi, one of the holiest sites of Ancient Greece. Athens is the starting point for many of our cruises to the Cycladic and Saronic Islands.

 

The Culture Of Athens

Athens was at the centre of Ancient Greece, a city of philosophers, theatre, and the first true democracy. Today, a holiday in Athens is the perfect opportunity to see some of the most significant sites and cultural artefacts from the ancient world. The Acropolis and its accompanying museum is an undoubted highlight, but we also recommend a visit to the Agora, a spectacular site with a mixture of Roman relics and Ancient Greek temples.

 

Spa Holidays In Athens

If you want to go on a spa holiday to Athens, we recommend staying a little way out of the city itself combining a beautiful coastal location with the opportunity to sample the highlights. The Divani Apollon Palace is the perfect choice; one of the finest luxury hotels in the Athens area, it has a recently opened spa and Thalassotherapy centre that is the perfect place for a little pampered relaxation.

 

 

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Highlights in Athens

  • History lovers can explore the inspirational Acropolis, perhaps the most important Ancient building that is still left standing

  • Go to the National Archaeological museum and Agora for yet more outstanding ancient culture

  • Enjoy al fresco dining in the Monastiraki or Plaka districts, the oldest and most handsome parts of Athens

  • Head out to the Athenian Riviera – just 18km from the city, this coastline is filled with tavernas, restaurants and bars