Parthenon

      The city is most certainly worth your money and your while, whether you’re looking for a short retreat from your hectic life, or - as clichéd as it sounds - a vacation of a lifetime. Athens exposes you to a mystifying blend of architectural styles from across the centuries and under many influences, and The Athens Academy is only one such example of the epic beauty the city has come to epitomize. The National Museum and National Library are located right next to the Academy which is, in fact, only a ten minute walk from Syntagma Square, around which most of the tourist attractions are concentrated.         

     As attractive as all that sounds, there’s no doubt that the main monument to visit in Athens is the Acropolis: the ancient fortified town dating back to the Late Bronze Age. Here tourists get to discover and explore some of the greatest buildings of the Greek Classical Age – the Parthenon, the Erectheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike.

     On a tangent to the epic history and culture that strikes visitors, Athens is also an entertaining destination for the more frivolous at heart. For tourists looking to indulge in first-class shopping,  the Kolonaki district is the place to be; you can browse through various designer stores, whilst interacting with the classy cream of Greek society. On the other hand, if you’d rather prefer to spend wisely, Ermou Street is the perfect place for you to expend those traveler’s cheques.

Planning your trip in Advance

To make the most of a short break in Athens, it pays to do as much preperation before your trip starts so you're not stuck negotiating with sales people on arrival. Always compare car hire in Greece prices and make a booking online before you go, as the savings can be substantial against those when walking up to an airport sales desk.