A relatively small city, Athens takes the fuss out of sightseeing. It is a user-friendly town thanks to the pleasant demeanor of the English-speaking Athenians and the easy to use and manageable transportation system. The new, fast and safe metro gets you to places in mere minutes. Connections to the technologically most up-to-date buses, trams, trolleys and catamarans are also easy. The visitor can see a lot in one day. Following are some highlights:
The Acropolis; Ancient Agora, "Aerides,” The Roman Market; Kerameikos Cemetery; Archeological Site of Olympeion; Ancient Olympic Stadium (Kallimarmaro); Zappeion Gardens; Theatre of Dionysus; Odeon of Heroda Atticus; Temple of Zeus.
The Old Metropolis; Ayios Georgios on Lycabettus Hill. Ottoman Monuments: Turkish Baths; Muslim Seminary.
Plaka; Monastiraki; Old Commerce Center; Psyrri; Kerameikos; Gazi; Metaxourgeio; Syntagma; Lycabettus Hill; Omonia
National Archaeological Museum; National Art Gallery; Byzantine and Christian Museum; Acropolis Museum; Museum of Cycladic Art; War Museum; Museum of the City of Athens; Benaki Museum; National Historical Museum; The Museum of Greek Children's Art (one of the very few children's art museums worldwide).
In Athens, enjoying a sunset stroll or a seaside meal is part of daily life. Walk on the many Athenian esplanades lined by tropical palm trees. Beach hopping is made possible by the new tramway. Take it from the center of Athens and watch the sun set over the Saronic Gulf.
Athens is one of the few European cities where you can visit a museum during the day and jet off to a nearby island at night. Athens is the hub of Greece and its 3,000 islands, traditional villages, deluxe spas and ski resorts.
While in Athens take the opportunity to visit the ancient theatre of Epidavros and the ruins of Mycenae and Tiryns. Follow the aroma of lush eucalyptus to nearby Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece. Try your luck at the casinos of Loutraki. Visit the site of the famous Oracle of Delphi where ancient rulers sought political and moral guidance. Sports fans should not miss Ancient Olympia where it all began. En route, stop at local villages and taste their traditional pies, yogurt or preserves. Beach lovers take the coastal drive to Sounion and sip a cocktail overlooking the Temple of Poseidon. Wine connoisseurs schedule an outing to Greek Wine country and sample the new varieties that are making headlines worldwide. Skiers and trekkers take to the mountains. Breathe the crisp, fresh mountain air of Mt. Parnassos and indulge the slopes as did Apollo and Dionysos. Islands of the Argosaronic Gulf provide easy island getaways. Holistic travelers go to Evia for its therapeutic and invigorating thermal springs, Aedipsos. Have a few days? Visit Delos and nearby Mykonos.
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