Athens like a local, Greece from 332 €

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Athens like a local, Greece

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Enjoy a comfortable stay with a touch of luxury at the Breeze Boutique Hotel for 3 nights, where you can relax and unwind after a day of exploration.

Included Tickets:

Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour: Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Greece with this informative and engaging walking tour.
Meteora by Train - Full-Day Tour: Experience the breathtaking beauty of one of Greece's most unique landscapes, with round-trip train tickets from Athens included.

To enhance your travel experience, we recommend reading "The Acropolis: The New Acropolis Museum" by Bernard Tschumi for a detailed understanding of the Acropolis and its modern museum. Additionally, "Meteora: The Rock Monasteries of Thessaly" by Sotiris Kadas offers great insights into the history and architecture of the Meteora monasteries. For a comprehensive guide during your stay, consider "Lonely Planet Greece" which is filled with practical tips, detailed maps, and cultural information.

About the destination

Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.

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Breeze Boutique Athens by Prima Hotels 8.1 Very good

Athens - At 0.1 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFAST46 Chalkokondili, Athens 10432 Double or twin double or twin standard

Located in Athens, within a 5-minute walk of Omonoia Square, Breeze Boutique Athens by Prima Hotels offers modernly decorated rooms with free WiFi access. It has a snack bar and a 24-hour front desk and is situated 2 km from Syntagma Square. Fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, the non-smoking rooms at Breeze Boutique are air conditioned and come fitted with a flat-screen TV, a safe and a mini bar. Each includes a modern bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast served daily at the dining area. Drinks, coffees and snacks can be enjoyed at the on-site snack bar throughout the day. Ermou Street-Shopping Area is 2 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Elefthérios Venizélos Airport, 38 km from the property.

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