Cheap Car Hire Athens

Car hire Athens - pure history and proud tradition

Athens is the stuff of legends and the origin of countless rituals dominating our modern society. In over 5,000 years it might have lost some of its relevance in terms of world politics, but certainly not its charm. From democracy to philosophy and the idea of a peaceful world tournament in athletics we gratefully accept Athens’ traditions into our lives, and a visitors to the cradle of civilisation are warmly welcomed by the friendly locals.

Sightseeing none-stop with car hire in Athens

A tour of the city highlights in your car hire  first takes you to the city’s most famous landmark, which is also one of the most recognisable sights in the world: the Acropolis. Resting above the city on a massive 500 ft (150 m) cliff it was once designed to protect kings, and as legend has it, used to house gods.The most dominant building within the Acropolis complex is the Parthenon, a 2,500 year-old temple featuring 36 ft (11 m) columns built in honour of the city patron Pallas Athene Parthonos. Other preserved buildings include the Propylaea, the Nike Temple, and the Erechtheion, once erected in honour of no less than thirteen gods and heroes which can all be easily reached in your car hire.Apart from the Acropolis tourists also flock to the Olympic Zeus Temple. The best craftsmen of the ancient world worked for 700 years to finish the 104 columns, each 56 ft (17 m) high, and they would probably be justly disappointed if they knew that only 16 of them have made it to the 21st century.Continuing your tour of ancient Athens in your car hire you should visit the Agora, once the centre of Greek society. Whether direct democratic elections, military inspections or heated debates with philosophical masters like Plato or Aristotle – the city’s most important square was always busy.

Feel that modern city buzz in Athens with car hire

In order to experience a little of the modern city buzz, go to the Meaxourgío district, a concoction of international restaurants, Arab coffee and hookah shops, as well as night clubs. Locals tend to mingle in Plaka, the oldest district, where small taverns in narrow alleyways serve local food.After having sufficiently explored the city you should have a look at the surrounding countryside in your cheap car hire.  The Daphni Monastery makes for a great day trip.  Not far outside the city UNESCO has declared the magnificent church complex a World Heritage. Every autumn the monastery hosts a famous wine festival.Another town within easy reach of the city in your car hire is Piraeus on the coast, which is particularly popular for its beaches. Ferries take tourists to Póros, Aegina, and Hydra, small islands offshore.Inland there is more to see: the hills around Athens are crisscrossed by hiking and cycling trails and small country villages in the valleys welcome visitors with a glass of wine and some goat’s cheese.

CarDelMar wishes you an unforgettable stay with cheap car hire in Athens!