From rooftop cocktails beneath the Acropolis to the sun-soaked beaches of the Athenian Riviera, Athens seduces with its intoxicating mix of ancient wonders, world-class dining, stylish hotels and vibrant culture.
For the best views of the Acropolis, climb Filopappou Hill or head to the Parthenon Gallery on the top floor of the Acropolis Museum, a glass atrium built in alignment with the temple.
Take a stroll around Plaka, the city’s oldest, most charming neighbourhood, nestled below the Acropolis and known for its cobblestone streets and traditional Greek tavernas.
Journey back in time on a tour of the ancient Agora or shop for bargains in the traditional Monastiraki Flea Market.
Discover the hidden coves and secret beaches of the Athenian Riviera on a bespoke sailing adventure, or head to the nearby islands of Aegina, Angistri, Poros and Hydra.
Watch the sun set over the Aegean from the imposing ruins of the Temple of Poseidon on the Athenian Riviera.
Both a modern city and a living museum, Athens merges past and present like nowhere else on Earth. Crowned by the Parthenon, the magnificent Acropolis stands sentinel over it all, its monuments and sanctuaries gleaming white in the midday sun before gradually taking on a golden hue as the sun begins to set. Although visible from almost everywhere in the city, some of the best views are from Filopappou Hill and from the exceptional Acropolis Museum.
Other city highlights include the Theatre of Dionysos, the world’s first theatre; the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest temple in all Greece; and the ancient Agora, where Socrates once expounded his philosophy.
South-east of the city lie the stylish resorts of the Athenian Riviera, the playground of celebrities in the 60s and 70s that’s now enjoying a renaissance thanks to new hotel openings like One&Only Aesthesis.
The Athenian Riviera has always been something of a whispered secret. One&Only Aesthesis is a nostalgic throwback to the 60s and 70s, when this sliver of coast was the haunt of celebrities, sheiks and the Athenian elite.
An historic neoclassical mansion beautifully reimagined as a boutique hotel, THE DOLLI offers arguably the best views of any hotel in Athens.