Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  City Add-On
- Included extras
  
  Notes for a self-guided city walking tour
- Average carbon footprint
  
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  64kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  2
- Accommodation
  
  Centrally located hotel
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day
- Price
  
  From £195pp
- Travel
  
  None included
- Start
  
  Any day
- When you can travel
  - J
  - F
  - M
  - A
  - M
  - J
  - J
  - A
  - S
  - O
  - N
  - D
  The season for this holiday is:
  01 April 2023 - 31 October 2023
  01 April 2024 - 31 October 2024

Athens

Like no other city, Athens can uniquely lay claim to being the capital of not just one country but all of Europe, for it was here that civilisation and democracy were born. Over the centuries, myriad conquerors left their mark on the architecture, culture and traditions, creating a remarkable capital city that boasts some of the world’s most famous historical landmarks and a modern, vibrant heart centred on the largest pedestrian zone in Europe.

Dominating the city is the jewel in the classical crown – the surviving hill-top temple to Athena, the iconic Parthenon. This ruined, yet elegant, building stands proudly on the Acropolis, compelling visitors from afar to make their way up the sacred hill to stroll amongst its ancient columns and to stand in awe before some of the most important masterpieces in world architecture. Enjoy, too, the far-reaching views over the city and down to Piraeus on the coast.

Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

There’s so much to see and do in Athens that it’s difficult to know where to start. The Parthenon, of course, and the impressive Acropolis Museum, itself one of the most important contemporary works of architecture in Athens, and housing over 4,000 priceless finds from the Acropolis.

There’s Hadrian’s Arch, too, and Panathenaikon, a replica of the ancient Athenian Olympic stadium, made entirely of the same white marble from Mount Penteli as the Parthenon.

But it’s not just about classical ruins – though you will be spoiled for choice. Use our notes to guide you through the streets to the district of Plaka, a lively and narrow pedestrianised road, lined with restaurants on one side and stallholders peddling their wares on the other.

Stop for an iced coffee at one of the cafés before continuing on to Monastiraki, where you’ll find street performers and the Flea Market, containing colourful shops and stalls. End your exploration with a funicular trip to the top of Lykavitos Hill to see the city and mountains beyond from a different perspective.

Accommodation

We offer a choice of two hotels, both ideally located for exploring the city. Please state your preference when booking.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

2 nights
Herodion Hotel
Athens
Located down the road from the Philippos in the Makrigianni area, a quiet residential district with tree-lined streets, the Herodion stands just below the Acropolis, a five-minute walk away. The hotel is contemporary, with a stylish restaurant and an atrium which looks out onto a shady courtyard, while the rooftop bar affords views of the Parthenon, which is floodlit at night. The air-conditioned bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, and equipped with a safe, minibar, satellite television and wi fi.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
2 nights
Philippos Hotel
Athens
The Philippos Hotel is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood below the Acropolis, making it an ideal base from which to explore both the ancient sites and the modern side of this vibrant city. The bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a minibar and satellite television.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

Prices

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Add-on price

Hotel Herodion, 2 nights: 01 April 2023 - 31 October 2023 & 01 April 2024 - 31 October 2024

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 Apr - 29 Oct 2023	£325	£244
1 Apr - 29 Oct 2024	£360	£270

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Prices for Hotel Philippos (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Hotel Philippos, 2 nights: 09 April 2023 - 31 October 2023 & 09 April 2024 - 31 October 2024

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
9 Apr - 29 Oct 2023	£195	£140
9 Apr - 29 Oct 2024	£215	£155

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights for first hotel

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Herodion Hotel, Athens
Superior with city view: 01 Apr - 29 Oct 2023	£7
Superior with city view: 01 Apr - 29 Oct 2024	£8
Superior with garden and Acropolis view: 01 Apr - 29 Oct 2023	£7
Superior with garden and Acropolis view: 01 Apr - 29 Oct 2024	£8

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Herodion Hotel, Athens (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 31 Oct 2023	£145	£253
01 Apr - 31 Oct 2024	£160	£279

Room upgrades & extra nights for Hotel Philippos

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Philippos Hotel, Athens (B&B)	Double room	Single room
09 Apr - 31 Oct 2023	£87	£150
09 Apr - 31 Oct 2024	£96	£165

Getting to the city centre

This information is for guidance only; no travel is included in our prices and you should pay locally for your chosen option.

For more information about the airport, visit the Athens airport website.

Getting between Athens airport and the city (35km):

Public transport	Approx. duration	Frequency
Train	30 minutes	every 30 minutes
Metro	30 minutes	every 30 minutes
Bus	60 minutes	every 20 minutes

Other options	Approx. duration	Approx. cost
Taxi	60 minutes	TBA

Reviews

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Ms V Angus

Derby

21 September 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Athens and the Pelopponese. I recommend visiting the Archaeological Museum in Athens as there are many artefacts from the sites in the Pelopponese, for example the golden masks and jewellery from Mycenae and it provides a great overview before you embark on the journey. The hotels were all lovely and in great locations with good views. We walked a lot! In Mystra we walked down through the site and were not really looking forward to the walk back up the hill as it was very hot, but found a taxi at the cafe on the road below the main entrance. The site itself was fascinating. As described in the notes, the hotel in Kardamyli is about 2km from the town but it is an easy walk to the beach and along by the sea into town. It is a bit steep walking back up the hill but we preferred to walk over driving. Lela's restaurant was well worth a visit: highly recommend. The scenery is stunning in the area. Unfortunately there was persistent torrential rain the day we travelled from Monemvasia to Kardamyli so the drive into the deep Mani was not enjoyable and we could not get out to walk. We also had thunderstorms while in Kardamyli but fortunately these were late afternoon/early evening after we had got back from exploring and before we went out for dinner so we sat on our verandah with an aperitif and watched the storms! I would recommend going prepared for rain end of Sept/beginning Oct but in general the weather was perfect for both sightseeing and the beach. On the way from Kardamyli to Olimpia we decided to visit the Bay of Navarino and Nestor's Palace instead of Ancient Messina. Both were beautiful. It is worth reading up on the history of the naval battles at Navarino between Athens and Sparta and during the battle for Greek independence if you visit the bay. Nestor's Palace is a very small site but well worth a visit in my opinion: very evocative of Homer's description, and peaceful. In Olimpia we ate in the hotel both nights as we couldn't face the steep walk back up from town and the food was really good. The Archimedes museum was worth a visit: the young lady was extremely informative in explaining how things worked. In Nafplio I would say the walk up to the Palamidi castle IS worth the climb, but if you don't want to walk then do visit the castle by car as it is a fabulous site with tremendous views. I would recommend going for lunch in Palia Epidaurus (the port) after visiting Epidaurus. It's a lovely spot with a choice of restaurants.
Mrs E Atkinson

Richmond

06 May 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour in Greece with interesting and always beautifully set accommodation. The freedom of Inntravel holidays is a big attraction for us and always will be. Our only gripe is that we had to go back and forth from Athens airport to get our car and this cut into our time in Athens.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our discovery holiday by car Grand Tour of the Peloponnese with our Athens City add-on

Ms V Angus

Derby

21 September 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Athens and the Pelopponese. I recommend visiting the Archaeological Museum in Athens as there are many artefacts from the sites in the Pelopponese, for example the golden masks and jewellery from Mycenae and it provides a great overview before you embark on the journey. The hotels were all lovely and in great locations with good views. We walked a lot! In Mystra we walked down through the site and were not really looking forward to the walk back up the hill as it was very hot, but found a taxi at the cafe on the road below the main entrance. The site itself was fascinating. As described in the notes, the hotel in Kardamyli is about 2km from the town but it is an easy walk to the beach and along by the sea into town. It is a bit steep walking back up the hill but we preferred to walk over driving. Lela's restaurant was well worth a visit: highly recommend. The scenery is stunning in the area. Unfortunately there was persistent torrential rain the day we travelled from Monemvasia to Kardamyli so the drive into the deep Mani was not enjoyable and we could not get out to walk. We also had thunderstorms while in Kardamyli but fortunately these were late afternoon/early evening after we had got back from exploring and before we went out for dinner so we sat on our verandah with an aperitif and watched the storms! I would recommend going prepared for rain end of Sept/beginning Oct but in general the weather was perfect for both sightseeing and the beach. On the way from Kardamyli to Olimpia we decided to visit the Bay of Navarino and Nestor's Palace instead of Ancient Messina. Both were beautiful. It is worth reading up on the history of the naval battles at Navarino between Athens and Sparta and during the battle for Greek independence if you visit the bay. Nestor's Palace is a very small site but well worth a visit in my opinion: very evocative of Homer's description, and peaceful. In Olimpia we ate in the hotel both nights as we couldn't face the steep walk back up from town and the food was really good. The Archimedes museum was worth a visit: the young lady was extremely informative in explaining how things worked. In Nafplio I would say the walk up to the Palamidi castle IS worth the climb, but if you don't want to walk then do visit the castle by car as it is a fabulous site with tremendous views. I would recommend going for lunch in Palia Epidaurus (the port) after visiting Epidaurus. It's a lovely spot with a choice of restaurants.

Mrs E Atkinson

Richmond

06 May 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour in Greece with interesting and always beautifully set accommodation. The freedom of Inntravel holidays is a big attraction for us and always will be. Our only gripe is that we had to go back and forth from Athens airport to get our car and this cut into our time in Athens.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our discovery holiday by car Grand Tour of the Peloponnese with our Athens City add-on

Athens City Add-On

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