Athens Layover Guide: Making the Most of Your Stopover

Attraction stop (2h)

The standard tour is in the Athenian Riviera. You will see the coastline, some beautiful beaches and the most beautiful spots of the town, such as Vouliagmeni, Kavouri and Varkiza. We stop for swimming and snorkelling, snacking and relaxing.

Attraction stop (10 mins)

Syntagma is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.

Attraction stop (20 mins)

The Central Market (also called Varvakios Agora) is located between Monastiraki and Omonoia Square and is a must see if you like to explore the Greek culture and food The structure was built at the end of the 19th century and is open daily from early in the morning till late.The traditional food market in center of Athens, fresh fish, meet and vegetables full of local taste , colors and smell

Attraction stop (30 mins)

Evripidou Street, full of secret treasures and distinctive scents that come from the mix of foods and spices wafting from the open-fronted stores, closely linked to the Greek culinary tradition. Evripidou Street runs through an area of central Athens where clocks and calendars seem to stand still, where different races and cultures mix with old Athens.