Main Cities

Athens: The city with the most glorious history in the world, a city worshipped by gods and people, a magical city. When you speak about Greece then most of the times you think about the center i.e. Athens. The enchanting capital has always been a birthplace for civilization. It is the city where democracy was born and most of the wise men of ancient times. The most important civilization of ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through some of the world's most formidable edifices.

Who really does not know Acropolis? The most famous monument globally has been the center of civilization for many current countries. Photos and history of the most famous archaeological monument in Europe have made the world tour causing feelings of admiration by thousands of people. Acropolis is nominated to be one of the 7 wonders of modern world. In fact the trademark of Athens is one of the favorites. The Holy Rock of Acropolis dates back to the 5th BC, the famous Golden Age of Periklis. Athens met times of bloom and decline, but still shines under the Attic sky gazing the future.

Athens is located in the region of Attica and is the largest city of Greece. Out from the 10mil Greeks the 5 million are gathered here. The city is surrounded by mountains Ymytos, Pendeli and Parnitha, northwards and eastwards, and the Saronic gulf southwards and westwards. The sun is shining over Athens all year round. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few kilometers from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. Basically she can combine sea and mountain at the same time. All the marinas are located here and in winter time you can go skiing in 1 hour distance. Athens is constantly inhabited since Neolithic Age. The 5th century was the time of its ultimate bloom, when moral values and civilization surpassed city limits and became the mother land of western civilization. In the centuries that followed, many conquerors tried to take over Athens.

Athens is a city of different aspects. A walk around the famous historic triangle (Plaka, Thission, Psyri) the old neighborhoods, reveal the coexistence of different eras. Old mansions, well-preserved ones and other worn down by time. Luxurious department stores and small intimate shops, fancy restaurants and traditional taverns. All have their place in this city.  The heart of Athens beats in Syntagma. Where Parliament and most of the Ministries are. Monastiraki, Kolonaki and Lycabettus Hill attract thousands of visitors all year round. A few kilometers from the historic center in Faliro, Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni, you can enjoy the sea breeze. Or you can head up north and enjoy the fresh air at the more classy neighborhoods of Marousi, Melissia, Vrilissia and of course Kifisia. Athens and Attica in general have the most important archaeological monuments (Acropolis, Odeion of Herodes Atticus, Olymbion, Roman Market, Panathinaiko Stadium or Kallimarmaro, The Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, etc).

In the capital you will admire many imposing neoclassic buildings, true ornaments of the city (The Greek Parliament, Athens Academy and University, etc). Don't miss visiting the museums hosting unique treasures of our cultural inheritance (Archaeological Museum, Military Museum, Byzantine Museum, etc). Athens has always attracted peoples' attention. During the 2004 Olympic Games proved that, despite all the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, she never - not once - lost the talent. The return of Olympic Games to their birthplace was a great success. The capital is famous, more than any other European capital, for its nightlife. Athens by night totally changes. The options for entertainment satisfy all tastes. The famous "bouzoukia" are the leaders in the Athenian entertainment. While the numerous theaters all around Athens offer a different type of entertainment. Athens is a divine city. Let it enchant you...

THESSALONIKI The rich culture and long history of Thessaloniki is present through the various ancient sites that survive today in the centre of the town. The most famous monument of Thessaloniki is certainly the White Tower, at the waterfront, which has become the symbol of the town through the years. Equally famous is the Kamara, which is actually the arch that Roman general Galerius constructed to celebrate its victory against the Persians in the 3rd century AD. In the centre of Thessaloniki, you can also visit the Roman Agora, an ancient theatre and the Palace of Galerius, which stand there as remainings of the Roman Era. The Byzantine Period of Thessaloniki has left beautiful churches all over the town, which in fact have been included in the Unesco List of World Heritage Monuments. Plenty of museums dot the town and a walk through the picturesque quarter of the Old Town will revive the interesting past of Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki is a beautiful town that gets lively out of the picturesque environment, the port and the vividness of its people. Walking along the beach promenade is the first and most favourite thing to do in Thessaloniki. In the inner side of the promenade, there are lovely neighbourhoods to stroll around. Aristotle Square is the most frequent spot to have a coffee, Ladadika is the top nightlife quarter of Thessaloniki and the Old Town is picturesque with its narrow, paved streets and the stone houses. Thessaloniki is one of the most vivid and relaxing towns in the Greek mainland. It is famous for its amazing nightlife that starts in late evening and lasts till the early hours, all week long. The most frequent nightlife spot in Thessaloniki is the waterfront where you will find loud bars and vivid cafeterias. Ladadika and the Old Town are the quarters with delicious restaurants and traditional taverns that often play live music and stay open till after midnight.