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Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Pericles”) – the culmination of Athens’ long, fascinating history – the city’s values and civilisation acquired a universal significance.

Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments – a rare historical palimpsest. In 1834, it became the capital of the modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivalled charm. more…

Greece has always been associated with beauty and marvel. The Piraeus cruise destination situated near Athens is no exception. The port of Piraeus has easy docking facility for modern cruise ships which makes the Piraeus cruise destination very approachable.

What brings in most of the tourists on a vacation to the Greek port town of Piraeus are the marvels of Greece. Its old world architectural marvels and sights have since centuries bought in tourists. more…