5-Day Athens Itinerary: Explore Greece's Historic Capital

Total price From US$1,121

Created: Thursday 18 December 2025

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Your Athens Adventure: 2 Adults

Accommodation: 4 nights at Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens, Greece
Included Tour: "Athens City Tour + Acropolis & the Museum" Ticket
Transfers:Arrival transfer from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Divani Caravel (SEDAN vehicle)
Departure transfer from Divani Caravel to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (SEDAN vehicle)

Themes: Adventure, Greece, Activities

As your travel consultant, I highly recommend preparing for your Athens trip with some insightful guides and books! For comprehensive travel advice, the "Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese" guidebook is a favorite among travelers. For a deeper historical perspective, "The Parthenon" by Mary Beard is an engaging read, while "Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation" by Roderick Beaton provides excellent cultural context. If you prefer something lighter, Lonely Planet’s "Pocket Athens" is perfect to carry around during your explorations. These resources will enrich your journey and help you make the most of your adventure in Athens!

About the destination

Athens gets its name from the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is honoured by the magnificent Acropolis, which towers over the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theatre. To this day, the Greek capital remains a major global centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums brimming with artefacts from ancient Greece. The Acropolis, topped by the emblematic Parthenon, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars have been banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archaeological park, visitors will see the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis, with the opportunity to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archaeological museum in Greece, built in the 19th century and dedicated to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as landmarks as they can be seen from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighbourhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle, one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and socialise. The night belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and lively nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast offers dreamy views over the shimmering blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can boast sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy reach. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the most reserved traveller will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.

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30 Dec

Transfer

Transfer from Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH) to Divani Caravel

Pick-up time: 13:00 Maximum wait time: 45 minutes Journey time: 30 minutes Private - Standard Sedan

Private

Standard Sedan

Maximum wait time: 45 minutes
Journey time: 30 minutes

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Hotel

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Divani Caravel

8.7

Very good

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Kaisariani - to 1.5 miles from the centreBED AND BREAKFAST2, Vas. Alexandrou Avenue, Kaisariani 161 21

Essential Room

With a stay at Divani Caravel, you'll be centrally located in Kaisariani, a 5-minute walk from Athens National Gallery and a 2-minute drive from Syntagma Square. This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Acropolis Museum and 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Make yourself at home in one of the 471 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Grab a bite at Amalia, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Kaisariani? This hotel has 43056 square feet (4000 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

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