athens - greece

A perfect place to travel solo, stroll along on foot, by metro or tram, maybe join one of the many sightseeing tours. A buzzing lively city , which welcomes its international visitors and travellers. You can choose from the many archaeological sites and museums on offer, the visits interspersed with a meander through the cobbled streets of the jewellery, art and shopping quarters. Don’t forget a visit to the Cathedral or the Athens Central Market, alive with colour, tastes and smells. An array of cafes, restaurants and bars provide a tempting range of tasty local food and wines to suit your needs ,all served from dawn till whenever. 

Taster Tours

City sightseeing www.citysightseeing.gr is a great way to see Athens from the hop on hop off bus, stopping at all the major tourist sites. Multilingual staff and audio facilities make this an easy option. Markidis Travel www.markidistravel.gr provides airport transfer by express mini bus and also has tours to explore out of town. Somaco tours have experienced guides and good transport for a more personalised visit to those great sites.

Time to Linger

The Handlebar cycle shop at 8 Melanthiou is a great stop to watch the world go by. When hunger pangs take over, try Kai OMermigas for Greek cuisine in Mithropolec Street. In town Epirus Taverna has good classic comfort foods of Lamb, Goat & Veal at Athens Central Market.