Attiki is the part of Greece bordering with Central Greece on north and occupying south of Greece. Capital of Greece - Athens, main port of the country - Piraeus, Marathon, antique temples and Byzantine monasteries are situated on the territory of Attiki. Rich landscape is the distinctive feature of this part where you will enjoy huge and beautiful mountains, pure and sky-blue sea, clean and spacious beaches.

Cape Sounion is the southernmost tip of Attiki situated in 68 km from Athens. So, if you take the road going along Saronic Gulf, you will reach the Cape Sounion in one hour and will enjoy the picturesque view from there.  There were two ancient temples on this place, one dedicated to Athena (of which only the foundations remain) and the other the famous one to Poseidon. The temple at Sounion, therefore, was a venue where mariners, and also entire cities or states, could propitiate Poseidon, by making animal sacrifice, or leaving gifts.

The temple of Poseidon was constructed in 440 B.C., over the ruins of a temple dating from the Archaic Period. It is perched above the sea at a height of almost 60 m. The design of the temple is a typical hexastyle.  Only 15 columns of 34 of the Sounion temple remained today.  Here you will enjoy unbelievably beautiful sunset that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. They say if you make a wish here, for sure it will come true.

Eleusina town is situated in 22 km to the west of Athens. In ancient times Elefsina was the third biggest town in Greece. In the Classical period of Greece, from as early as 1700 BC up to the era of the Roman Empire, Eleusina, or Eleusis, was the site of the Eleusinian Mysteries, or the Mysteries of Demeter and Kore. These Mysteries revolved around a belief that there was a hope for life after death for those who were initiated. Traditionally in Ancient Greece there was no positive outlook of death, one would cross the River Styx and enter Hades, however the Eleusinian Mysteries gave Greek speakers of that time a hope of a better life in Hades. Such a belief was cultivated from the introduction ceremony in which the hopeful initiates were shown a number of things including the seed of life in an ear of corn. The Mysteries are attributed to Demeter and her daughter Kore, or Persephone, and were created while Demeter searched for her lost daughter who had been abducted by Hades.

Kaisariani monastery was built in the 11^th century on the slope of Hymettos Mountains, over the ruins of a 5th-century Christian church, itself built over the temple. The monks supported themselves by keeping bees and selling the honey, much as some religious orders today sell jams or liqueurs. The monastery's kitchen and refectory, which now house sculptural fragments, are on the west side of a paved, flower-filled courtyard. To the south, the old monks' cells and a bathhouse are being restored (exploration at your own risk is usually permitted). The well-preserved church, built like so many others in Greece in the shape of a Greek cross, has a dome supported by four ancient Roman columns. Most of the frescoes are relatively late, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries; the distinctive bell tower is from the 19th century.

Daphni monastery is situated in 11 km from Athens and is the worldwide monument of Byzantine period.  Daphni Monastery was greatly expanded in the 11th century, when the Byzantine Empire was at its peak. Very little of the monastic buildings (which included a refectory, dormitories and a well) survive, but its domed church is still standing. It has, however, been repeatedly repaired and restored after major damage by invaders and earthquakes. The Crusaders captured Constantinople in 1204 and Daphni monastery was sacked by Frankish crusaders in 1205. Two years later Daphni was given to the Cistercians from the Abbey of Bellevaux. The Catholic monks added a cloister and the twin Gothic arches in front of the church's west entrance, but did not alter the mosaics.

Sky-blue sun of Attiki, beautiful beaches of Athens and turquoise sea will make unbelievable impression on you. South-eastern sea side of Athens, known as "Athenian Riviera" or "Apollon`s coast" stretches from Piraeus port to the Cape Sounion. There are prestigious suburbs, such as: Paleo Faliro, Kalamaki, Glyfada, Voula, Varkiza, Lagonisi stretching along the whole sea coast. Only here you will find the most expensive hotels and exclusive villas.

Glyfada is one of the most prestigious suburbs of Athens situated only in 20 min drive by car. Here you will find best shops and boutiques, best Greek restaurants and taverns, beautiful beaches and sea club with yacht bay, one of the most famous golf - club in Greece, night clubs, bars and entertainment centers.

Vouliagmeni is also prestigious suburb of Athens situated in 30 min drive by car from Athens. This suburb is one of the most beautiful resorts in Greece. Small cape divides Vouliagmeni coast into two bays with beautiful beaches. Here is situated the popular Vouliagmeni lake the water temperature of which is 22-25 C all the year round. There are a lot of numerous restaurants and taverns with wide choice of fish, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits.

Picturesque bays of Varkiza, modern hotel complexes of Lagonisi, beaches of Anavissos offer you exquisite rest.

Modern suburbs, such as: Vravrona, Nea Makri and Mati are situated in 35-40 km from Athens. You will be surprised by variety of vineyards, olive trees, pine trees, beautiful beaches and gorgeous nature of these places. Small resort Nea Makri was the first resort appeared in Attiki. This area is popular not only among tourists but Greeks.  There are a lot of night clubs, bars, restaurants and taverns.
Ancient Marathon occupied the Vrana village that is situated to the south of modern Marathonas. The Battle of Marathon  of  490 B.C. was an important moment for the victorious Athenians. This was a momentous event since it was the first Greek victory in the Persian Wars. Then the Greeks prevented a surprise Persian attack on Athens by a quick march back to the city to warn the inhabitants. Supposedly, a messenger, Pheidippides, ran about 25 miles (42 km and 195 m) from Marathon to Athens, to announce the defeat of the Persians. At the end of the march he died of exhaustion. So, this was the origin of marathon distance. When the modern Olympic games were inaugurated in 1896 in Greece, the legend of Pheidippides was revived by a 25 mile (42 km and 195 m) run from Marathon Bridge to Olympic stadium in Athens. Traditionally the final event in the Olympics, the first organized marathon on April 10, 1896 was especially important to all Greeks. Greece was hosting those first modern Olympic Games.

Northern suburbs of Athens, such as: Psihiko, Philotei, Marousi, Kifisia, were built up in 20-s of 20^th century. There are exclusive villas and residences here built in classic English style. There is also Olympic sport center in Marousi.

One of the most beautiful northern suburbs of Athens is Kifisia with its luxurious houses and residences, huge trade centers, best shops and business centers. Here are the most expensive restaurants and cafes, boutiques, beauty centers and there is also Natural History Museum.