Athens
The Cradle of Western Civilisation
Approx. 3 hours 45 mins
Flight from LondonAvailable direct
Approx. 4 hours
Flight from ManchesterAvailable direct
Air/Cruise Ports & Distances
📍Athens International Airport (ATH)
20 miles to city centre - Approx. 35-40 min drive or 40 min metro ride 📍Piraeus Cruise Terminal
7 miles to Syntagma Square - Approx. 20-25 min drive🔑 Key Selling Points
Acropolis & Parthenon
The ultimate bucket-list site in Athens. Towering above the city, the Acropolis and its Parthenon are the enduring symbols of Ancient Greece.
Acropolis Museum
A modern showcase for treasures from the Acropolis, with glass floors and galleries that look directly up at the site itself.
Plaka District
The city’s old town, a lively quarter of narrow streets, traditional tavernas and shops—a perfect contrast to the grandeur of the ruins.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Even in ruins, the sheer scale of this once-vast temple is astonishing and gives a sense of Athens’ ancient power.
Syntagma Square & Changing of the Guard
A colourful tradition outside the Hellenic Parliament, where ceremonial guards march in front of one of the city’s busiest squares.
🏨 Recommended Hotels
Attalos Hotel
Simple but central with rooftop bar and Acropolis views.
📍Monastiraki
Central Location, Rooftop Bar
Electra Hotel Athens
Smart, comfortable hotel right on Ermou, Athens’ main shopping street.
📍Syntagma/Ermou
Central Location
Herodion Hotel
Elegant base close to the Acropolis with rooftop dining.
📍Acropolis Area
Central Location
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Hotel Grande Bretagne (5★, 4.7) –
📍Syntagma Square
Central Location, Luxury, Spa