Athens Car
Rentals
Alamo rental car discounts in
Athens, Greece and surrounding areas
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Walk through the streets of Ancient Greece with a vacation to the
once heart of the ancient world, Athens. There are many attractions
and landmarks to see when you are in this part of the world.
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More Athens attractions that an Athens Car Rental would make easier to visit include: the Acropolis, National Archaeological Museum (Ethniko Archaiologiko Museo),
Benaki Museum, Constitution Square (Syntagma), Mt. Lycabettus (Likavitos), Temple of Olympian Zeus (Stiles Olymbiou Dios / Olymbion), Byzantine Museum
(Vizantino Museo), and the National Gardens. Click on one of the links above to access our discount rates for vehicle rentals in Athens
Greece!
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With so many things to see and do in Athens, Greece, it can be hard
to decided what you want to do first. Let us help you with a few
suggestions:
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The Acropolis
There are many different acropoleis scattered throughout
Greece, the Acropolis in Athens is probably the best known
acropolis in the country. The Acropolis dates back to the 5th Century BCE and
was built to house a giant statue of the goddess Athena. The ruins demonstrate
the understanding of engineering that the ancient Athenians possessed. This
major landmark is definitely a must see when you are visiting this region of the
world.
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Benaki Museum
Housed in the Benaki Family mansion, located in the heart of downtown Athens, the Benaki
Museum offers many different collections and exhibits that date from prehistoric
times to the modern day. There are various works of art from all over the world,
showcasing the different cultural backgrounds of each region. There are two
buildings that contain different collections. The main building contains the
older collections and the adjacent building has most of the modern day
collections. This is a great place to walk through while you are in Athens.
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National Archaeological Museum (Ethniko Archaiologiko Museo)
This a must see for anyone vacationing in Athens, Greece.
The National Archaeological Museum is an inexpensive way to spend your day. The
museum hosts some of the greatest collections of ancient artwork, including
statues and a wooden statue from Egypt that dates back 8,000 years. As long as
you do not use a flash, you can take pictures of the work that the museum has to
offer, so you can bring home a few memories of the ancient world.
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Constitution Square (Syntagma)
When you visit Constitution Square in Athens, Greece, you
will learn that it is named after King Othon. The square is home to the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier and is guarded by three soldiers. You can witness the
changing of the guard when you visit Constitution Square. The square also hosts
many outdoor cafes and the beautiful National Gardens. When you are visiting
Athens, be sure to talk a walk through the famous Constitution Square.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus (Stiles Olymbiou Dios / Olympian)
If you visited the Acropolis in Athens and enjoyed it, then
you'll definitely have to pay a visit to the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The ruins
of this temple are absolutely massive and you can walk through the entire site.
Don't forget your camera because you will have dome amazing opportunities to
shot this beautiful monument. It will only take a few hours at the most to get
what you need out of the grounds, so the next time you are in the area, swing
through the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
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Byzantine Museum (Vizantino Museo)
This is your place to go to see a massive collection of all
different types of art, sculptures and artifacts when you are visiting Athens,
Greece. The Byzantine Museum houses some of the richest collections of Christian
art from the Byzantine era. Not only that, but the museum also boasts some of
the best collections of art that dates back to the times of the Minoans. Whether
or not you are a fan of ancient history, you will be absolutely intrigued with
what the Byzantine Museum has to offer.
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