Chartering a private jet to Athens, which is known as one of the jewels of the Mediterranean, offers an exclusive travel experience to one of the world’s most fascinating destinations.
Athens, with its rich history and culture, is not only a popular destination for tourists, but also an ideal starting point for discovering the beautiful islands of the Hellenic peninsula. In other words, it is a place to visit at least once in a lifetime.
How to get to Athens
Depending on your location, you can reach this beautiful destination by various means of transport. One of the easiest ways to reach the Greek capital, however, is to use a private jet Athens. In this way, you can get to your destination in complete relaxation, in total privacy and in the shortest possible time.
By opting for this means, you avoid wasting time at the airport due to endless check-in and check-outs, and avoid having to deal with sudden delays or overbooking, which could in fact ruin your holiday.
What to see in Athens?
There are several places of interest that can be reached by taking a private jet to Athens, such as:
- The Acropolis: declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the Acropolis is undoubtedly the symbol of the city and the first destination for tourists. It is, in fact, the largest architectural complex of ancient Greece and one of the most important. It is also worth visiting the museum of the same name, located a short distance from the archaeological site;
- Syntagma Square (Constitution Square): the heart of modern Athens is Syntagma Square, which houses both the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Parliament Building. The tomb is guarded by Greek guards who perform the changing of the guard ceremony every hour. Every Sunday at 11 a.m., there is also a special ceremony with a parade and the musical accompaniment of the military band;
- La Plaka: this is one of the oldest quarters of the city, but also one of the most touristy. Most of the restaurants, bars, taverns, etc. are concentrated in La Plaka, and it is also possible to buy typical souvenirs. Don’t forget to visit the two Byzantine churches and the famous museum of Greek folk art, which houses traditional clothes, ceramics, decorated textiles and ancient utensils;
- Panathinaiko Stadium: this is Athens’ historic stadium (the only one in the world to be built of 100% Pentelic marble) built around the 5th century BC to host the first modern Olympic Games. It is a true piece of history that cannot be missed. Its name literally translates as ‘Stadium of All Athenians’ and since 2004 it has appeared as the backdrop for Olympic medals;
- The National Garden: the garden was created by order of Queen Amalia of Greece in 1839. Access was denied to the public for years, until 1923 to be precise. The man who created it, Friedrich Schmidt, had to travel almost all over the world to be able to find the most unusual species of exotic plants and trees with which to adorn this natural beauty.
These, of course, are just some of the possible destinations to visit during your holiday, depending on the time you have available you can add others, such as the Monastiraki Quarter, Mount Lycabettus, Philopappos Hill and many more. In addition, Greece is also famous for its delicious cuisine, so in between stops, it is advisable to sample typical Athenian dishes.
