Athens

Greece is a nation bursting with culture and there is no better place to begin experiencing this magnificent land than in Athens. Athens is a vibrant city with great appeal and charm, and one of the most affordable cities in the world. The old district (Plaka), under the Acropolis is the best place to start exploring. The crowning glory of the Greek capital is without doubt the Parthenon on the Acropolis. Take a tour up the Acropolis to get the best view of all the greatest archeaological sites. At one end you can see Athens stretched out endlessly below and from the other side you can view the islands and the Peloponnese mountains.

At the bottom of the mountain lies the ancient market place (Agorá) where you can walk the streets of ancient Athens. Gypsy street vendors will show you delicate lace cloths and colourful embroidery.

The small square at the end of Adhrianou street has been taken over by fancy tourist restaurants. Most of the action happens at Avisynia square, where there is live music and dancing in the streets in the afternoon - this is where most of the interesting shopping is based. Shopping in the capital varies from the very up-market international designer boutiques to the local Greek designers.

Monastiraki Square's flea market is best on Sundays and sells anything from antiques to souvenirs.

If the incredible ancient buildings are not enough you can indulge in history in one of the many superb museums in Athens - The National Archaeological Museum ranks among the top ten museums in the world. The Goulandris Museum of Cyladic and Ancient Greek Art in Colon are also well worth a visit.

Night life in Athens is always buzzing and very varied: taverns, restaurants, night clubs, bars, magnificent concert halls, outdoor theatres - including the ancient Herod Atticus theatre. Whatever you find in Athens - you certainly won't be bored.

Airport information

easyJet flights operate from the Athens International Airport at Spata.

Check-in: Departures hall, section A1 (extra Schengen)

By road

Situated 27 kilometres south east of central Athens, access to the airport is via Attiki Odos, a six-lane ring road that spans the city from east to west. Average journey times vary from 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic and there is a EUR 2.50 toll to enter Attiki Odos.

Parking at the airport is situated within easy reach of the terminal building, with a frequent shuttle bus service in operation.

By taxi

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By bus

Two express buses serve the airport on a 24-hour basis, the E95 departing from Syntagma Square in central Athens every 25 minutes and the E96 departing from Karaiskaki Square near Piraeus port every 20-40 minutes.

A third express bus, the E94, runs from the Ethniki Amyna metro station to the airport every 16 minutes from 6am till midnight. The EUR 2.94 ticket is valid for ONE journey to or from the airport and unlimited journeys on Athens buses, trains, trolleys and metro for the rest of the day.

There is also an intercity bus to the airport every 40 minutes from the port of Rafina, stopping at Loutsa, between 6am and 9.20pm. The fare is EUR 2.94 from Rafina and EUR 1.47 from Loutsa.

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