Athens Greece Highlight

1. The Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate

   At the foot of the Acropolis in Athens is the Temple of Zeus, originally dedicated to the leader of the Ancient Gods of Greece, was not completed until the rule of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (also responsible for the Pantheon, among others, in Rome and Hadrian’s wall in Scotland). All that remains of the Temple are a few columns and the gate is a crumbling ruin, they are still impressive ancient sites.

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2. Athens Airport

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Contiki uses many different hotels in Athens and you should check your tour documentation for confirmation of your exact hotel. It is roughly 30€ in a cab from the airport to almost any of the hotels Contiki uses in Athens and Glyfada. Taxis can also become more expensive during the morning and evening due to peak hour traffic. The journey usually takes... more »

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3. Athens

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Athens (Greek: Athena) is an ancient city, whose establishment is lost in antiquity. It is unlike so many other ancient cities in that it is still a prominent and thriving center almost 6000 years after it was established. The capital of Greece is home to over half the country during the winters while in the summers is the hub and jumping off point for people heading... more »

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