The magic of ancient Athens from 429 €

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429 €

Based on 2 adults

Created: Monday, June 9, 2025

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Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able 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 archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. 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 stiffest traveler 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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01 Oct

Transport from Sofia to Athens

Departure

Aegean Airlines - A3981

16:00 - Sofia, Sofia (SOF)

17:15 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

0 PC Nonstop Fare: Light

Transport: A3981

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: SNLGTSD

01 Oct

Transfer

Transfer from Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH) to Athens Lotus Hotel

Pick-up time: Pending to be confirmed Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes Private - Standard (Private Transfer) Car with driver

Private

Standard (Private Transfer) Car with driver

Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes

01 Oct

Accommodation

4 Nights

Athens Lotus Hotel 8.2 Very good

Athens - At 0.7 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTChiou 9, Athens 10438 Classic Double Room Without Balcony

With a stay at Athens Lotus Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Ermou Street. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Acropolis and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Parthenon.Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and blackout drapes/curtains.Satisfy your appetite with Modern European cuisine at KARAVI, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

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05 Oct

Transfer

Transfer from Athens Lotus Hotel to Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Pick-up time: Pending to be confirmed Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes Private - Standard (Private Transfer) Car with driver

Private

Standard (Private Transfer) Car with driver

Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes

05 Oct

Transport from Athens to Sofia

Return

Aegean Airlines - A3980

14:50 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

16:05 - Sofia, Sofia (SOF)

0 PC Nonstop Fare: Light

Transport: A3980

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: SNLGTSD