Athens is a city that suits people of all ages on all budgets. For those of you interested in culture and history, this is the resort for you. It is full of historical buildings and well respected cultures. Athens is often mentioned in Greek mythology. The ancient Athenians believed that they originally came from Attica and were not an immigrated people. first place you should visit when in Athens is of course the Acropolis. Standing up there, on the sacred rock as the Greeks call it, you can practically feel the magnificence of ancient Greece.
Athens has very good transport services, the visitor can use the bus, trolley tram or the metro & of course taxi. Since the distances to most of the main sights of Athens are not far, walking is a good idea and a good way to get to know Athens. are many different types of hotels from 5-star luxury to 2-star. Many of Athens hotels have now been upgraded due to the Olympics that was held there in 2004. Although the holiday season lasts from Easter to October, the most popular time to visit Greece is in the summer. Sightseeing in Athens at the height of the summer heat can be rather tiring so many people visit the City in early or late season
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