Athens
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, its metropolitan area includes the port of Piraeus with total population of 3.7 million.
Inside Athens are twelve hills the most famous one is the Acropolis.
Athens is considered to be the birthplace of democracy and western civilization.
We recommend you stay in Athens for at list 4 nights. Main sights recommended in Athens and around are:
- The Acropolis.
- The Plaka, Monastiraki and Thissio.
- Ermou Street and Syntagma Square-the Parliament.
- The busy port of Piraeus.
- The beautiful town of Napflio in the Peloponnese about an hour ride (95 km) west of Athens.
- Take a boat tour to the islands of Poros, Hydra and Aegina.
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