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About Athens
Considered the birthplace of Western Civilization, Athens' 3,500 year history is alive today in politics, culture, and philosophy.
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning around 3,400 years and the earliest human presence around 11th–7th millennium BC,. The National Garden of Athens was completed in 1840 and is a green refuge in the centre of the Greek capital.
Athens' largest zoo is the Attica Zoological Park, a private zoo located in the suburb of Spata. The zoo is home to around 2000 animals representing 400 species, and is open 365 days a year.
The city is a world centre of archaeological research. Apart from national institutions there are several archaeological Museums, including the National Archaeological Museum.
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DWELL - Elegant City Stay
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DWELL - Elegant City Stay offers accommodation within 100 metres of the centre of Athens, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a stovetop, a minibar and kitchenware. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a toaster, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a a bath or shower. Some units feature a balcony boasting an outdoor dining area. At the aparthotel, the units have bed linen and towels.
A continental, vegan or gluten-free breakfast is available at the property. There is a coffee shop and bar.
Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Monastiraki Square, Monastiraki Railway Station and Monastiraki Metro Station. Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is 32 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Read more...
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Attractions in Athens
- Acropolis, Athens
- Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Athens
- Acropolis Museum, Athens
- Ancient Agora, Athens
- Benaki Museum, Athens
- Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens
- Erechtheion, Athens
- Foundation of the Hellenic World, Athens
- Museum of Greek Folk Art, Athens
- Hadrian's Arch, Athens
- Hill of the Nymphs, Athens
- Historic Center, Athens
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens
- Jewish Museum of Greece, Athens
- Kanellopoulos Museum, Athens
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Small Towns of Greece
11-13 days Athens | Athens
Visit the sights of Ancient Olympia, the incredible Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi, and the "balcony of Mt. Pelion" Makrinitsa, on this fabulous trip of Greek small towns.
Peleponese and Corinth Canal
8-12 days Athens | Athens
Walk the paths of legend and myth in the Peloponnese Peninsula, the birthplace of Greek mythology, relax on the shores of the Aegean Sea in Monemvasia, and explore the sights of Ancient Olympia, and the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi.
Northern Greece
7 days Thessaloniki | Thessaloniki
Explore the best of Greece's northern mainland with ancient Thessaloniki, the world renowned monasteries of Meteora, the mountains and Volos Bay of Makrinitsa on this great getaway.
Grand Tour Greece
14-20 days Athens | Athens
Start your trip in Athens, making your way around Greece experiencing some of the country's most iconic destinations, including the Palamidi Fortress in Nafplion, Pylos' gorgeous beaches, Mestovo's Pindos Mountains, and of course, the monasteries of Meteora.
Greek Highlights
10-12 days Athens | Athens
Travel through history on a trip that features the ancient city of Athes, the Palamidi Fortress in Nafplion, the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi, climb the Byzantine Walls in Thessaloniki, and finally Kalambaka to see the monasteries of Meteora.
Best Cities and Towns of Greece
12-15 days Athens | Athens
Greece offers a variety of renowned and little known towns and cities, all steeped in history and fascinating archaeological sites, engulfed by gorgeous nature.
Greek History and Beaches
12-15 days Athens | Athens
Get to know the ancient Greek culture, visiting archaeological sites and monuments, and take the opportunity to discover some marvelous beaches.
All Around Greece
12-15 days Athens | Athens
Explore archaeological landmarks, luxurious beaches, and thriving local nightlife, and be sure to try some of the world-famous Greek cuisine.
All Around Classic Greece
12-15 days Athens | Athens
Step back into the land of myth and gods, where modern bustle meets ancient civilizations, archaeological sites unveil past mysteries, and sandy beaches abound.
Ancient Greece Exploration
6-8 days Athens | Athens
Walk the paths of Greek mythology, making your way through some of the most ancient sites in the country.
Greek Mainland and Islands
15-22 days Athens | Athens
Enjoy the best of both mainland Greece and the islands on this amazing itinerary, taking you through some of Greece's hottest destinations.
Greek Mainland and Islands
15-22 days Athens | Athens
From the mainland to the islands, enjoy the best that Greece has to offer on this all around adventure.
Greek Mainland and Islands
15-22 days Athens | Athens
From mainland Greece, through some of its most amazing islands, enjoy this amazing trip of pristine beaches, Greek culture, great nightlife, and more.
Peloponnese Region and Beautiful Islands
13-20 days Athens | Athens
See it all on this exciting trip, which includes some of Greece's most beautiful islands as well as the fascinating and charming cities and towns of the Peloponnese Region.
Peloponnese Region and Beautiful Islands
13-20 days Athens | Athens
See it all on this exciting trip, which includes some of Greece's most beautiful islands as well as the fascinating and charming cities and towns of the Peloponnese Region.
Peloponnese Region and Beautiful Islands
13-20 days Athens | Athens
See it all on this exciting trip, which includes some of Greece's most beautiful islands as well as the fascinating and charming cities and towns of the Peloponnese Region.
Picturesque Greek Islands
12-16 days Athens | Athens
Get to know these gorgeous islands, rich in Greek culture and history, and home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches.
Picturesque Greek Islands
12-16 days Athens | Athens
Take your family on an amazing island getaway, exploring the nicest islands in the region, relaxing on beaches, visiting ancient sites, and enjoying amazing local food.
Picturesque Greek Islands
12-16 days Athens | Athens
Enjoy a relaxing island getaway, sunbathing on beaches, enjoying amazing nightlife, exploring ancient sites, and sampling the freshest Greek cuisine.
Peloponnese Region
8-13 days Athens | Athens
Travel through Greek mythology on this wonderful adventure, exploring Greece's southern peninsula, home to ancient history, rich culture, and stunning nature.
Peloponnese Region
8-13 days Athens | Athens
Trace Greek mythology through Greece's southern peninsula, a region known for its rich history, culture, and nature.
Peloponnese Region
8-13 days Athens | Athens
Get to know the Greece of mythology on this amazing adventure, taking you through the southern peninsula, a region known for rich culture, history, and nature.
Greece's Finest Culture and Nature
10-13 days Athens | Athens
Enjoy the best Greek culture and nature on this amazing getaway which features the museums of Athens, Mykonos' famous nightlife, and Fira's breathtaking sunsets over the caldera.
Greece's Finest Culture and Nature
10-13 days Athens | Athens
With ancient sites, world-class museums, picturesque beaches, and delicious local cuisine, enjoy the best of Greek culture on this amazing getaway.
Greece's Finest Culture and Nature
10-13 days Athens | Athens
With the culture and history of Athens, Mykonos' amazing nightlife, and the breathtaking sunsets over Fira's caldera, explore the best of this amazing country.
All Around Crete
8-12 days Heraklion (Crete) | Heraklion (Crete)
Make your way through this magical island, home to Minoan sites that predate Ancient Greece, and some of the world's finest beaches.
All Around Crete
8-12 days Heraklion (Crete) | Heraklion (Crete)
Explore this amazing island, home to ancient Minoan sites which even predate Ancient Greece, for a trip of history and beaches.
All Around Crete
8-12 days Heraklion (Crete) | Heraklion (Crete)
Visit this amazing island, once home to the Minoan Civilization - even older than Ancient Greece - for a trip of history and beaches.
Ancient Greece Exploration
6-8 days Athens | Athens
Take your family on a trip through Greek history on this amazing adventure which takes you through the most ancient destinations in the country.
Ancient Greece Exploration
6-8 days Athens | Athens
Take a trip through time stopping in some of Greece's most ancient sites on this historic getaway.
Scenic Island Getaway
8-10 days Mykonos | Mykonos
A trip filled with stunning beaches, incredible nightlife, breathtaking nature, and rich culture, enjoy the best of two of Greece's most famous islands.
Scenic Island Getaway
8-10 days Mykonos | Mykonos
With some of the world's most amazing beaches, breathtaking nature, historic sites, and more, enjoy the best of two of Greece's most famous islands.
Scenic Island Getaway
8-10 days Mykonos | Mykonos
Party in Mykonos and experience the world-famous sunsets of Santorini on this perfect Greek getaway.
Greece's Largest Cities
7-8 days Athens | Athens
Get to know some of Greece's biggest and best cities, known for their ancient sites, rich culture, idyllic beaches, and mouth-watering cuisine.
Greece's Largest Cities
7-8 days Athens | Athens
With beaches, history, culture, and cuisine, enjoy some of Greece's biggest and best cities on this urban getaway.
Greece's Largest Cities
7-8 days Athens | Athens
A trip rich in culture, history, and incredible cuisine, explore some of Greece's largest cities on this urban adventure.
Classic Mainland and Island Hopping
15-22 days Athens | Athens
From the Greek mainland to the islands with everything in between, explore the wealth of experiences that Greece has to offer.
Peloponnese Region and Beautiful Islands
13-20 days Athens | Athens
See it all on this exciting trip, which includes some of Greece's most beautiful islands as well as the fascinating and charming cities and towns of the Peloponnese Region.
Picturesque Greek Islands
12-16 days Athens | Athens
See the sites in Athens before heading out to your relaxing island experience. Enjoy the perfect end to your trip with one of Thira's world-famous sunsets.
Peloponnese Region
8-13 days Athens | Athens
Walk the paths found in Greek myths as you travel around Greece's southern peninsula, a region rich in history, culture, and nature.
All Around Crete
8-12 days Heraklion (Crete) | Heraklion (Crete)
Crete was once home to the Minoan civilization,which predates Ancient Greece. Visit its wealth of historic and cultural sites, as well as its idyllic beaches.
Ancient Greece Exploration
6-8 days Athens | Athens
Explore some of Greece's most fascinating historic sites on this trip, perfect for history buffs who want to delve deeply into Greek history.
Romantic Island Getaway
8-10 days Mykonos | Mykonos
Visit Mykonos and Santorini with your loved one and immerse yourselves in the beauty of these amazing islands, known as two of Greece's most romantic destinations.
A Taste of the White Islands
10-13 days Athens | Athens
In a country with so much to offer, enjoy the culture and history of Athens, the night life and nature of Mykonos, topped off with the famous caldera and sunsets of Thira.
Greek Metropolises and Delphi
7-8 days Athens | Athens
Visit Greece's largest cities on this romantic trip, full of the most exciting historic and cultural sites in the country, as well as authentic Greek cuisine.