Athens Travel Guide

Athens travel guide

The Athens Travel Guide from The Great Hotels Organisation is free for all Athens travellers.

Travellers to Athens can enjoy a city that has been in existence for over 7000 years, the so-called cradle of western civilisation; it is a living museum, preserving its history whilst keeping pace with the rest of the world. The legacy of the Greek Olympic games is a very modern city with excellent transport connections and facilities. Not only will tourists to Athens find world famous archaeological sites but also sophisticated shopping malls with cosmopolitan boutiques and a rich supply of cafes, restaurants and very friendly locals.

Athens Travel Highlights

 

Key facts

Population: 3,700,000
Language: Greek
Currency: Euro

overview

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attractions

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great hotels

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Athens Tourist Travel Guide

The Great Hotels Organisation has searched Athens for the best hotels for the most discerning travellers. The following Athens hotels are part of an international network of the world's best hotels, they are chosen to make your Athens travel a uniquely interesting and pleasurable experience.

Hotels for Athens Travellers

Athens travellers! Start planning your perfect trip to Athens with our hand-picked Athens hotel collections:

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Athens Weather Chart

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The following weather conditions are supplied to help you match temperature and rainfall possibilities around Athens against your chosen travel dates. Please remember that this chart is based on averages.

Key to Weather Chart
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