Experience Athens by foot
There are many ways to experience a city. In Athens it´s sometimes a must to take a walk to be able to enjoy the some parts of the city to the fullest. You have many choices, from the narrow streets of Plaka to a real hard walk up to the top of Lycavittos Hill

Plaka
Athens oldest and most picturesque neighbourhood. It easy to get lost in the labyrinth of narrow streets in Plaka, but the lovely atmosphere of beautiful architecture, little gardens, calmness and clear air, many monuments, make you don’t mind losing your way for a while. Philomousou Etairias Square, The Children’s Museum, The Roman Market, The Monument of Lysikrates and The National Garden are some of many things to see in Plaka.

Anafiotika
Anafiotika, built by stonemasons from the island of Anafi in the 1800's, is a very charming neighbourhood at the highest point of the area Plaka. Anafiotika is the closest thing to a Cycladic village in the city. In the shadow of the Acropolis and still populated by many descendants of the original Anafi islanders who settled here, Anafiotika is a beautiful view in the rocky landscape.

Philopappou
A hill opposite Acropolis named after a monument built in the honour of the Roman monarch Gaius Julius Antiochos Philopappos, a perfect area for rambles.

Lycavittos Hill
A 277 metre high limestone rock with an incredible view over the central landmarks of Athens, as well as the beautiful coast and surrounding mountains. According to the myth Lykavittos Hill were dropped there by the goddess Athena. It is a wonderful place with pine trees, cypresses and narrow paths and you also have an excellent view over Acropolis.