Athens may not be as grand as it was 2000 years ago, but it’s still worth a few nights en route to the ruins or the islands. Strangely, most of today’s attractions were also around 2000 years ago: the Parthenon on the Acropolis; the Agora, the theatre of Dionysos and the treasures housed in the National Archeological Museum.
Since hosting the Olympics, Athens has pulled its socks up in a big way. The train service from the airport is fantastic, and the airport itself is quite pleasant – I
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Athens has improved a great deal in terms of infrastructure etc., especially in light of the preparations for last summer's succesful Olympics. Greece's capital is still a... More
A bit chaotic, but really exciting. When you go there in Summer be prepared for some dry and superhot conditions. I stayed near Paros, which is closer to the harbor and not as... More
Surrounded by history, the city revolves around its main attraction, The Acropolis. This rock stands so tall, it can be seen from almost anywhere. The tour is not for the weak,... More
Athens is a slightly dirty and busy city that actually has some unique alternatives from traditional European cities. When visiting Greece, most people need to stop in Athens... More
I went to Athens last summer on a Contiki trip and I had an amazing time there. I really enjoyed seeing the Acropolis, and I got to look at it every night from my hotel roof.... More
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