Gerakas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
![Syntagma Square showing an administrative building, a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42037-Syntagma-Square-Constitution-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
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Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.
![Acropolis Museum featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42042-New-Acropolis-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
![Monastiraki Flea Market which includes markets, street scenes and food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42074-Monastiraki-Flea-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Monastiraki Flea Market
This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.
Activities
![Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45704296/6075e10a-c419-405c-87c2-bda6c16a1c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
![Sunset Breeze in Athens Riviera Cape Sounio and Piraeus Old Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45974607/1a7968bb-b2c8-40b0-b19e-a69df5151bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Riviera of Athens *Poseidon Temple* Springs & Lake Vouliagmeni
![Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5088189/9e2d9701-f14d-455e-a2fe-409cdbfdc450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
![Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4771845/b58ca24c-20f6-4183-baac-416d92926e73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
![Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168147/52c4c8c9-6b11-4929-afa0-3f5f4cda896d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
![Acropolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1169688/649c4017-709d-4900-9274-4b539879470d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Our pick of the best Gerakas Hotel Deals
![The Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45400/45395/f809a110_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Athens Gate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22200/22143/9ffd5369_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Sofitel Athens Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/688200/688125/5e6ba3ab_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Grand Hyatt Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21031/595f7b89_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025
![Elia Ermou Athens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32850000/32847700/32847607/06408e20_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Acropolis Magenta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88926500/88926495/5efb9f6b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gerakas
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Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
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Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
![Mount Lycabettus which includes mountains and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42052-Mount-Lycabettus.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kolonaki
Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.
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Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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Exarcheia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.
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Syntagma
While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
- Rafina Port
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Alimos Marina
- Ermou Street
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Astir Beach
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Port of Peiraias
- Kavouri Beach
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Mount Lycabettus
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Roman Agora
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus