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A visit to the magical Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
Just a short drive from Athens is the 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the sea god himself, with an aura (and sunset) that continues to captivate visitors
The ultimate Athens food tour
There’s been a culinary revolution in Athens. So if you’re a foodie, you’re going to love what comes next as we head into the city’s markets, delis and spice shops and discover new tastes and neighbourhoods on the ultimate Athens food tour
A tour of the Acropolis in Athens
Take a tour of the Acropolis of Athens and discover why one of the greatest cultural landmarks of world history continues to emit a special energy over the city it has inspired for more than 2,500 years
The must-see Athens landmarks revealed in a stroll
Taking a walk around Athens is like visiting an open-air museum, with some of the most impressive ancient Greek monuments appearing at every turn. So put on a comfy pair of shoes and let’s set out to discover all those must-see Athens landmarks
A tour of the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens
Having hosted the original modern Olympic Games in 1896 and been the site of athletic and cultural events in antiquity, the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is packed with fascinating history and continues to be a part of the daily lives of Athenians
A tour of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens
A gem for art lovers visiting Athens, the National Museum of Contemporary Art addresses some of the biggest issues of our time through the works of leading international and modern Greek artists
The spectacle of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus has been staging musical and theatrical performances – on and off – for two full millennia but audiences have never stopped being inspired by the iconic setting at the base of the Acropolis
A tour of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens
Opera House, National Library, Mediterranean garden, favourite escape of Athenians and much more… the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a modern cultural gem of Athens
A tour of the Goulandris Museum of Modern Art in Athens
A gem of a museum – and a dream that was more than 30 years in the making – allows us to enjoy the biggest names in Contemporary Art under one Athens roof.
The Acropolis Museum in Athens
Telling the story of one of the greatest cultural journeys in world history, the Acropolis Museum in Athens deserves to be at the top of your bucket list when you are in the Greek capital
A tour of the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture in Athens
Housed in one of Athens’ most beautiful neoclassical mansions, the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture contains a unique collection of artwork and other exhibits from the very dawn of Greek history to the creation of modern Greece
A tour of the National Gallery of Athens
With paintings by prominent Greek artists, the stunningly refurbished National Gallery of Athens is a must for art lovers visiting the city, tracing the evolution of modern Greece through art.
Fill your lungs with the unexpected green spaces of Athens
Perfect for picnics, strolls and jogs, Athens’ parks and hills offer a serene counterbalance to the energy and bustle of the city centre
Feeling the vibes of Athens around the Acropolis
Using the Acropolis as your compass, a city of extraordinary contrasts and charms opens up beneath your feet
Journey through time at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens
Presenting some of the most important artefacts ever unearthed in the country, the National Archaeological Museum leaves no stone unturned in revealing the epic story of Greece’s history.
A tour of the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens
Discover how some of the most ancient objects in the world are also amongst the most graceful, continuing to inspire fashion and design thousands of years after they were created.
A Saronic Gulf islands day trip from Athens
Taking a Saronic Gulf islands day trip from Athens lets you add a taste of island hopping to your visit to the Greek capital. So pack your sun cream and hat as you’re about to head to Aegina, Poros and Hydra and still be back in Athens in time for dinner