Book flights to Athens and explore Europe’s oldest classical monuments. Psirri is the district for late-night bar-hopping, while Gazi district offers gourmet dining.

Things to do

A flight to Athens is a ticket to major archaeological sites, including the Acropolis. Take a flight on the Athens cable car to the summit of Mount Lykavittos for panoramic city views.

Shopping

Handicrafts and local produce, from sheepskin rugs to leather sandals, are the best things to seek out in Athens. Shop for souvenirs in Plaka district or buy a Greek coffee set from Loumidis in Omonia district.

Restaurants

Choose Athens for your holidays, and dine on delicious fresh seafood and home-made moussaka - aubergine and meat bake. Varoulko in the Gazi district offers Michelin-starred dining and a romantic Acropolis-view roof terrace, while animated tavernas with live music abound in the Psirri district.

Nightlife

If you see yourself dancing barefoot on the beach, travel to Athens in summer when the city’s clubs relocate to the coast. Year-round, bars in the Psirri and Gazi districts throng with late-night drinkers.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to Athens. Visit in summer (Jun-Sep) to catch open-air theatre and concerts at the Greek Festival or get your running shoes on for the Athens Marathon in November. The Athens Carnival, Apokreis, takes place from February to March.