Athens at New Year

Explore this ancient capital, unimpeded by the usual crowds 

Like most large cities, the sprawling city of Athens is a patchwork of urban neighbourhoods each with their own identity where history happily co-exists with everyday life, from the street art that’s become the city’s trademark to the markets, specialist shops and restaurants. On our winter tour we will explore the important monuments of this most seminal of cities and celebrate New Year with local Athenians. The New Year’s countdown is a night long celebration in Athens kicking off with a spectacular firework display over the Acropolis which lights up the Athenian sky at midnight. Our base is at the family-run Herodion hotel, in the heart of the Plaka and at the foot of the Acropolis where we can take advantage of the views from its rooftop bar and restaurant.