About Athens
Greece’s capital city is one of the oldest cities in the world. With over 3,000 years of recorded history, Athens is the heart of ancient and modern Greece. See the Acropolis — Athen’s most visited attraction — from every angle of the city. Make sure you climb the hills to see the Parthenon temple and the Erechtheion in their full glory. You'll likely see them in glorious sunshine too, as Athens boasts over 250 days of sunshine a year.
Take a stroll along the Archaeological Promenade in Athens. The 2.5-mile long, pedestrian-only, tree-lined walkway links all the city’s major archaeological sites, including the Theatre of Dionysus, and the Pnyx.
The Greek capital remains lively year-round, with many urban-chic bars and cafés. And if you want to travel around the Greek islands, they’re very accessible from Athens. Hop on a ferry departing from Piraeus port, the largest passenger port in Europe, and travel to Santorini and Mykonos.
Fly from London Luton Airport to Athens in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
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