| With a recorded history of about 3,400 years, | | | | takes 2 hours to drive there. This town was the |
| Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. | | | | former capital of Greece and may remind visitors |
| Athens is not only a traditional city but also the | | | | of the Plaka. It has two mountains which overlook |
| birthplace of Olympic Games. This great city is | | | | the town and the small island fortress called the |
| also recognized as the origin of western civilization. | | | | Bourtzi. The city has a plethora of shops, cafe's, |
| Athens is a vibrant place and modern place, yet | | | | restaurants, old buildings and hotels you can pick |
| still very traditional. You will find amazing ancient | | | | according to your budget. Do visit the beaches: |
| sites as well as contemporary institutions. Use a | | | | Arvanitia and Karathonas. |
| car hire in Athens to make the most of your | | | | 3. Spetses |
| vacation. You will be able to drive the car hire in | | | | Spetses in Greece can be reached from Athens |
| Athens to all of these interesting places on your | | | | by a short drive. The place offers attractions like |
| next holiday. | | | | the Port and the Square of Dapia, The museum |
| 1. Ancient Olympia | | | | of Spetses, The mansion house of Soterios |
| With an Athens car hire, drive towards Elis, which | | | | Anargyros, the church of Panagia of Armata etc. |
| is situated 320 km from South of Athens it will | | | | 4. Pláka |
| take 4.5 hours to reach this place. The attraction | | | | This picturesque old historical neighbourhood of |
| was built in honour of the god Zeus. It is one of | | | | Athens is built on top of the residential areas of |
| the most sacred ancient centres of religious | | | | the ancient town of Athens. Some of the well |
| worship. The Olympic Museum showcases ancient | | | | worth visiting museums here includes Jewish |
| sports artifacts which were used by athletes | | | | Museum of Greece, the Greek Folk Art Museum |
| during the historical games. Other attractions | | | | and the Frissiras Museum. |
| around this site include the ancient gymnasium and | | | | 5. Syntagma Square |
| the Temple of Zeus which are the finest | | | | Named after the Constitution King Othon |
| examples of Doric architecture. | | | | Syntagma Square is located in central Athens, it is |
| 2. Nafplion | | | | a hub for Athens Metro and trams. Visitors can |
| Old Nafplion is considered as one of the most | | | | find a free wireless internet access provided by |
| attractive towns in Greece. This tempting place | | | | Municipality of Athens at the Square. |
| can be visited by an Athens car hire as it only | | | | |