Athens, once the capital of the ancient world and the centre of civilization, today is a modern cosmopolitan capital bustling with life. It is crowned by the 2500 years old Parthenon proudly resting on the peak on the beautiful hill of Acropolis - the most celebrated antiquity and a noble relic of the city's legacy.

Athens has become an indisputable symbol of humanity and has been imprinted in everyone's conscience as the city of thought and philosophy, the centre of cultural development and artistic achievement.

In the past, Athens represented a "necessary" pilgrimage for all scholars. Today this cosmopolitan centre welcomes millions of visitors annually, who flock its streets, restaurants, shops, resorts and beaches, in an attempt to take part in its history, admire its countless monuments, experience its vitality, bake in its sun, and enjoy its traditional hospitality. A mere wander around the city takes one across Byzantine churches, ultra-modern buildings, green parks, museums and archaeological sites.

Athens is the ideal destination for a city break, with fine Mediterranean climate, plenty of sunshine and a fascinating multitude of things to do and places to visit. The old Plaka area with its maze of streets full of lively tavernas and bars by night, the traditional flea market at nearby Monastiraki and  the  change  of  the  guard at the Tomb of the Unknown