Athens attractions
Inspired by the Grand Heritage Beyond the peninsula, the Attica region offers all sorts of attractions. Sightseeing tours to the historical places and scenic cruises at the nearby islands are the ideal way to get to know the treasures of the area. Our staff is available for advice, planning and prepare your booking arrangements according to your preferences. Just down the Apollo Coast, at Sounio area, lays the impressive Temple of Poseidon, one of the nation's best-loved and best-preserved antiquities. Close by, is located the Lavrio Archeological museum which contains ancient finds from the area. Moreover, it is essential to visit the monumental Acropolis and the glorious Parthenon which remains the greatest symbol of the Greek civilization. Additionally, the impressive Odeum of Herod Atticus, the sixth-century theater at Thoriko, the Tomb of the Marathon Warriors and the ancient battlefield near Ramnous are just a few of the stunning sights of the region. Acropolis 39 km North East of Grand Resort Lagonissi Those arriving in Athens for the first time generally head immediately for the Acropolis. There are very few visitors who are not already familiar with the image of this distinctive citadel of ancient Athens, perched on its steep flat-topped rock above the sprawling city. Ancient Agora 39 km South East of Grand Resort Lagonissi Clustered below the Acropolis (enter from Odos Adrianou, east of Monastiraki Square) is the remains of the Agora, ancient Athens' commercial and civic centre, where once walked and talked the great philosophers Socrates and Plato. In fact the disgraced and despairing Socrates committed suicide in a prison in the southwest corner of the Agora, by drinking poison. National Archaeological Museum 40 km South East of Grand Resort Lagonissi This is the largest and most popular of Athens' many museums, and is usually very crowded. Its vast collection includes treasures unearthed from Mycenae by Heinrich Schliemann; a staggering array of sculpture including the earliest known Greek figurines dating from around 2,000 BC; frescoes from the volcanic island of Santorini; and so much more that it is recommended visitors make several visits to absorb it all. Plaka 39 km South East of Grand Resort Lagonissi The old town section of Athens below the Acropolis has become the gathering place for travellers and tourists, particularly in the warm Athens evenings. Strolling the narrow streets of the Plaka flanked by ancient monuments, Byzantine churches and mosques, stately mansions, and inviting tavernas with vine-covered courtyards, makes a pleasant diversion. Syntagma Square 41 km South East of Grand Resort Lagonissi The square that forms the heart of modern Athens is home to the Parliament Building, built in 1840 as a royal palace. Tourists flock to photograph the unusually clad guards at the palace; the skirted and pom-pommed guard is changed ceremonially every hour. The square is a central point of access to all the major attractions of Athens, particularly 'museum mile' along Vassilissis Sophias Avenue, which runs from Syntagma Square.

Athens attractions

Inspired by the Grand Heritage

Beyond the peninsula, the Attica region offers all sorts of attractions. Sightseeing tours to the historical places and scenic cruises at the nearby islands are the ideal way to get to know the treasures of the area. Our staff is available for advice, planning and prepare your booking arrangements according to your preferences.

Just down the Apollo Coast, at Sounio area, lays the impressive Temple of Poseidon, one of the nation's best-loved and best-preserved antiquities. Close by, is located the Lavrio Archeological museum which contains ancient finds from the area.

Moreover, it is essential to visit the monumental Acropolis and the glorious Parthenon which remains the greatest symbol of the Greek civilization. Additionally, the impressive Odeum of Herod Atticus, the sixth-century theater at Thoriko, the Tomb of the Marathon Warriors and the ancient battlefield near Ramnous are just a few of the stunning sights of the region.

Acropolis
39 km North East of Grand Resort Lagonissi

Those arriving in Athens for the first time generally head immediately for the Acropolis. There are very few visitors who are not already familiar with the image of this distinctive citadel of ancient Athens, perched on its steep flat-topped rock above the sprawling city.

Ancient Agora
39 km South East of Grand Resort Lagonissi

Clustered below the Acropolis (enter from Odos Adrianou, east of Monastiraki Square) is the remains of the Agora, ancient Athens' commercial and civic centre, where once walked and talked the great philosophers Socrates and Plato. In fact the disgraced and despairing Socrates committed suicide in a prison in the southwest corner of the Agora, by drinking poison.

National Archaeological Museum
40 km South East of Grand Resort Lagonissi

This is the largest and most popular of Athens' many museums, and is usually very crowded. Its vast collection includes treasures unearthed from Mycenae by Heinrich Schliemann; a staggering array of sculpture including the earliest known Greek figurines dating from around 2,000 BC; frescoes from the volcanic island of Santorini; and so much more that it is recommended visitors make several visits to absorb it all.

Plaka
39 km South East of Grand Resort Lagonissi

The old town section of Athens below the Acropolis has become the gathering place for travellers and tourists, particularly in the warm Athens evenings. Strolling the narrow streets of the Plaka flanked by ancient monuments, Byzantine churches and mosques, stately mansions, and inviting tavernas with vine-covered courtyards, makes a pleasant diversion.

Syntagma Square
41 km South East of Grand Resort Lagonissi

The square that forms the heart of modern Athens is home to the Parliament Building, built in 1840 as a royal palace. Tourists flock to photograph the unusually clad guards at the palace; the skirted and pom-pommed guard is changed ceremonially every hour. The square is a central point of access to all the major attractions of Athens, particularly 'museum mile' along Vassilissis Sophias Avenue, which runs from Syntagma Square.