Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is a city where ancient history meets modern vibrancy. Dominated by the iconic Acropolis, crowned by the majestic Parthenon temple, Athens is a treasure trove of archaeological wonders and cultural landmarks. The Acropolis Museum, with its impressive collection of ancient artifacts, provides insight into the city's golden age of classical civilization.

This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues,, open squares, beaches and others)
- restaurants, coffeeshops and sweets spots
- photo spots

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Attica, Greece

Atenas, Grécia

Greece

Athens Unveiled: all you must see as a first timer in Greece's historic capital

Athens & Santorini 🏛️
One week in Greece 🇬🇷
(Prices included) 💶
Total spent $1,030 💳

Santorini, Greece

Athens, Greece

7 Days in Greece

Short on time, and want to visit as much of Istanbul and Greece as possible? Then, this itinerary is perfect for you! Here is the outline:

Day 1-3: Istanbul
Day 4: Athens
Day 5: Mykonos
Day 6-7: Naxos
Day 8-9: Santorini
Day 10: Santorini/Heraklion
Day 11: Heraklion/Chania
Day 12: Chania 

Naxos, Naxos and Lesser Cyclades, Greece

Chania, Greece

Mykonos, Mikonos, Greece

İstanbul, Türkiye

Heraklion, Greece

Crete, Greece

Istanbul & Greece PACKED 12-Day Itinerary 

Virgin Voyages' Greek Island Glow itinerary departs from Athens, Greece and stops in Santorini, Rhodes, Bodrum and Mykonos before returning to Athens. This guide will give you tips and tour recommendations for each port!

Virgin Voyages Cruise: Greek Island Glow Ports Guide

Things to do in Athens, Greece 🏛️🇬🇷

In this guide I will share with you all of places that are must-see, but also some tips of where to eat, sleep and some tours worth taking.

Athens, Grčka

Acropolis, Atena, Grčka

A Weekend in Athens - Explore the capital of Greece 🇬🇷 And see the famous Acropolis! 

Short on time, and want to visit as much of Greece as possible? Then, this itinerary is perfect for you! Here is the outline:

Day 1: Athens
Day 2: Mykonos
Day 3-4: Naxos
Day 5-6: Santorini
Day 7: Santorini/Heraklion
Day 8: Heraklion/Chania
Day 9: Chania 

Greece PACKED 9-Day Itinerary 

A list of curated sites and dining establishments to visit across Greece. A mix of history, art, fine dining and beach clubs to relax and swim. 
- Athens
- Santorini 
- Glyfada 
- Astir / Voliagmeni 
- Sounion
- Delphi 

Greece 

History, luxury, and adventure - you can have it all on this grand getaway through Greece! Greece has more than 6,000 islands and islets scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Start off in the capital of Athens, then sail to Mykonos, Santorini and Crete on this 12 day Grecian getaway.

- Discover the remnants of ancient Greece as you make your way through the city of Athens.
- Dip your toes in sands of all sorts of different colors, from Santorini's red sand beach to Crete's pink sand beach.
- Experience the famous sunsets of Oia, Santorini's most picturesque town.
- Indulge in the famous cheeses of Crete - almost every Cretan village has its own signature cheese!
- Enjoy serene views of the Mediterranean as you make your way from island to island by ferry boat.

Greek Island Getaway

Hadrian's Arch

Situated in the center of Athens, Hadrian's Arch was a gift from the Athenians to Emperor Hadrian.

The construction of this temple began in 131 BC to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and thank him for his benefactors to the city. It is not known exactly who built this arch, whether it was Athenians or citizens of another city. Symbolically, the arch's location was to mark the line between ancient Athens and Hadrian's new city.

Made of fine Pentelic marble, this arch is 18 m high, 12.5 m wide and 2.3 m deep. Its architecture closely resembles similar Roman arches and is crowned by pilasters of the Corinthian rhythm. The design is fully symmetrical. The monument has two layers; in the center of the lower tier there is an arched gate through which people can pass. In addition, there were two columns, which no longer exist and connected by architraves between the two layers.

Two inscriptions are engraved on the architrave, one on each side: the first on the Acropolis side reads "This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus", the second on the other side, facing the new city, reads "This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus". It is obvious that the ancient city formed new districts due to the expansion that was made by the emperor.