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Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National... more » Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum. « less
Best fare found from Philadelphia to Athens: $778

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143 Things to Do

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Dec
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45°F 7°C
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Jan
54°F 12°C
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Feb
56°F 13°C
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Mar
59°F 15°C
45°F 7°C
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Apr
64°F 17°C
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May
75°F 23°C
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Acropol

2 of 5 stars
lake arrowhead, california
Dec 27, 2009

I stayed here while on business with a big group of people from my company. I had to switch rooms, as well as 6 other people, the second day because all of our bathrooms flooded. I can understand...more

Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Budapest, Hungary
Dec 27, 2009

The swimming pool is omg,the food is pretty good and a panorama.. every night is party there,the music traditional..super more

Electra Palace Hotel Athens

4 of 5 stars
Bangkok, Thailand
Dec 27, 2009

Great view from the roof bar, very central location and generally walkable from everything particularly the Parliament, the local shopping area.. Plaka, a village within the city. It was my first day...more

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