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Athens Vacations

You've bought your plane ticket and packed your bags, but how much do you know about your next amazing vacation destination? Sit back and let us give you the scoop on Athens.

This alluring city is the capital of Greece.

This corner of Attica has a population of around 650,000 people, some of whom will surely be willing to offer you some insightful travel tips.

Places to visit in Athens

With so many famous attractions in Athens, you might just have to tell the boss you need another week off. Start off with the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. You'd also be crazy to miss out on seeing Roman Agora and the Ancient Agora.

Experience the true essence of this lively metropolis by exploring places like the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Benaki Museum. If you're after more options, the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and Mount Lycabettus are worth seeing too.

If these walls could talk! Just picture the transitions of power and frank conversations that have gone on at Hellenic Parliament. Catch a tour and get an up-close-and-personal look at this important building. Like some more ideas? Filopappos Hill stands as an important reminder of history. Discover why this tribute was built and learn a little about the local heritage and accomplishments. But that's not all. As you walk under Arch of Hadrian, look up and observe its artistry and sturdy structure. This lofty monument deserves to be examined from every angle.

Where do you fly into for Athens?

Get set for some serious exploring! The center of Athens is approximately 12 miles (19 kilometers) west of Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH).