Athens port of Piraeus is old and still works as the chief exit point from the big city destinations including the Aegean Islands and elsewhere in the eastern Mediterranean.

Piraeus flourished in antiquity, but over the centuries, and only declined in the nineteenth century, when Athens was declared capital of Greece and especially after the end of the Second World War this port city has regained its glory for once, even surpassing it, becoming one of the most important ports in the world.

The hill is located Kastella Veakeio Theatre, a popular amphitheater for performances during the summer and that of offering splendid panorama over the Saronic Gulf.

Historical attractions of Athens are renowned worldwide. Acropolis is the dominant symbol of ancient Athens, site of the first temple to the goddess of Athens and the Pantheon. The magnificent ruins of the Acropolis, fascinating objects from the Museum of the Acropolis, Dionysos Theatre, Hill Museum, Agora, Temple Hephaestos are evidences of ancient civilization. Besides these magnificent monuments belonging to ancient history, Athens today has more to offer its visitors, including the original streets, shops and delicious variety of traditional Greek dishes. Not far from Athens is one of the greatest engineering achievements: the Corinth Canal.