Athens City Breaks

Few short breaks to Athens can possibly take in all there is to see in the endlessly fascinating capital city of Greece. Athens boasts a truly awe-inspiring choice of sights. The mighty Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon are simply essential, but all Athens city breaks should also find time for Ancient Agora, the Dionysus Theatre, the Royal Palace on Syntagma Square and the National Archaeological Museum. The latter contains a mind-boggling wealth of ancient treasures. A stunning collection of museums also includes the Byzantine Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art. A comprehensive clean up and huge improvement to public transport for the 2004 Olympic Games has made Athens short breaks even more attractive. You can book Athens city breaks online or by phone with directline-citybreaks.

An Athens short break holiday will inevitably focus on the Plaka: an atmospheric maze of narrow streets climbing up to the world-famous Acropolis. The compact old city centre is a highly picturesque ensemble of narrow lanes, pretty churches and flower-decked whitewashed houses. There is romantic city break dining in atmospheric tavernas with shady vine-covered courtyards and rooftop terraces. Charming cafes and characterful restaurants make Athens short breaks a relaxing experience even in the hottest days of summer. Athens city breaks offer some of the most enjoyable nightlife and finest restaurants in Greece. You can enjoy romantic open-air dining during the long summer holiday season and a lively clubbing city break throughout the year.

City breaks to Athens provide a thoroughly entertaining snapshot of life in Greece. There is no better place to be on a Sunday morning than the huge Monastiraki street market. Get there early and soak up the atmosphere from one of dozens of attractive pavement cafes. Long weekend breaks to Athens could include a tram ride to the beach or a ferry trip to the Greek Islands. The islands of Aegina and Angistri provide an instant contrast in pace and character. We highly recommend Athens city breaks in spring and autumn, when Athens sees fewer tourists and temperatures are more comfortable for relaxed sightseeing. Look out for remarkably cheap city breaks to Athens in winter, when the city sees plenty of bright Mediterranean sunshine. We can find cheap Athens city break deals and the cheap last-minute city breaks to Athens at any time of year.