Megara
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![Olympia (Greek: Ὀλυμπία; Ancient Greek: [ˈolympia]; Modern Greek: [ˈolibia] Olympía), a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times.
The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical Antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first Olympic Games were in honor of Zeus.
The Olympic Games (Greek: Ολυμπιακοί αγώνες , "Olympiakoi Agones") were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states and one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece. They were held in honor of Zeus, and the Greeks gave them a mythological origin. Historical records indicate that they began in 950-776 BC in Olympia. They continued to be celebrated when Greece came under Roman rule, until the emperor Theodosius I suppressed them in 394 AD as part of the campaign to impose Christianity as the state religion of Rome. The games were held every four years, or olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
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The Stanley
Lovely clean rooms, fantastic breakfast and friendly helpful staff. The local area leaves a bit to be desired at night but we never felt unsafe or had an issue. Local coffee shops and eateries nearby with a metro and open top bus stop directly outside the hotel. Lovely pool and bar on the roof with ...
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Grand Hyatt Athens
We stayed 2/13 to 2/17. We were upgraded to a higher floor. We had a club room with Acropolis view.We paid for room with breakfast buffet. The first breakfast was good. We were seated in the middle of the room. We had a view of the Acropolis from the 9th floor. The outdoor pool was closed. It is ...
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Clean room, lovely staff, excellent location!
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Athens Manor Houses Suites Apartments
Very nice large room. Good breakfast, Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Athens Studios
Great hotel, right in the middle of everything. You can easily walk to acropolis. They everything in one hotel, great room, decent breakfast, laundry machines and a sport's bar.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

PAME Apartments Athens
When I did the booking, the room I chose had a big balcony with city view. What I got, was a small balcony, with a view that was not nice at all. 3 days I didn't have water in the shower (but I told them on the 3'rd day, so that's my fault) If you have perfume allergy, be prepared for a smelly room. ...
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
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Port of Piraeus
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Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.

Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
- Kineta Beach
- Archaeological Museum of Megara
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Alimos Marina
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Port of Peiraias
- Omonoia Square
- Mount Lycabettus
- Athens Central Market
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Athens Medical Center
- Hygeia Hospital
- Regency Casino Mont Parnes

