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Destination of the Month:

Athens

The city with the most glorious history in the world, a city worshipped by gods and people, a magical city. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been a birthplace for civilization. It is the city where democracy was born and most of the wise men of ancient times. The most important civilization of ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through some of the world’s most formidable edifices.

Who hasn’t heard of the Acropolis of Athens? Acropolis is nominated to be one of the 7 wonders of modern world. In fact the trademark of Athens is one of the favorites. The Holy Rock of Acropolis dates back to the 5th BC, the famous Golden Age of Periklis. Athens met times of bloom and decline, but still shines under the Attic sky gazing the future. Still sparkling like the marbles of Parthenon and the limpid white of Pentelic marble.

Athens is situated in the prefecture of Attica and extends to the peninsula that reaches up to Central Greece. It is surrounded by mountains Ymmytos, Pendeli and Parnitha, northwards and eastwards, and the Saronic Gulf southwards and westwards. The sun is shining over Athens all year round. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few kilometers from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica.

Athens and Attica in general have the most important archaeological monuments (Acropolis, Odeion of Herodes Atticus, Olymbion, Roman Market, Panathinaiko Stadium or Kallimarmaro, The Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, etc). In the capital you will admire many imposing neoclassic buildings, true ornaments of the city (The Greek Parliament, Athens Academy and University, etc). Don’t miss visiting the museums hosting unique treasures of our cultural inheritance (Archaeological Museum, Military Museum, Byzantine Museum, etc).

Athens has always attracted peoples’ attention. During the 2004 Olympic Games proved that, despite all the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, she never – not once – lost the talent. The return of Olympic Games to their birthplace was a great success.

N E W S F L A S H

Finnair to restart Mumbai-Helsinki.

Finnair is restarting its Mumbai-Helsinki operations. Finnair will be plying an Airbus 330, thrice a week to Helsinki from Mumbai and is offering a special fare for an all-inclusive return ticket. The benefit of this fare is that neither cancellation nor rescheduling charges will apply on the bookings.

SWISS to introduce new A330-300 aircraft for Mumbai-Zurich route

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), the national carrier of Switzerland, announced that it will introduce the new wide body Airbus 330-300 for its Mumbai to Zurich route and from Delhi to Zurich.India is among the first countries to receive the brand new A330-300 apart from New York and Dubai.

Tourism Malaysia launches‘One Malaysia-Endless Experience’ campaign .

Malaysia Tourism launched ‘One Malaysia- Endless Experience’ marketing campaign aimed at value-for-money experience. This lucrative package targets Indians travelling to Kuala Lumpur, and other destinations in Malaysia.

Emirate launches Ramadan promotion in Dubai

Emirates Airline has developed special accommodation packages for passengers travelling to or via Dubai during the holy month of Ramadan. Emirates’ passengers holding a one-way or return ticket are eligible to book a 03 night stay in some of Dubai’s hotel, at discounted packages.

Jet Airways to launch another daily flight New Delhi – Hong Kong.

Jet Airways will launch its second daily flight from Delhi – Hong Kong aboard state-of-the-art wide-body Airbus 330-200 aircraft. The new daily flights will facilitate business and leisure travel between the Indian capital and the commercial hub of the East, Hong Kong, and complement the airline’s existing Mumbai-Hong Kong services.

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair introduce ‘Visit Hong Kong Now’ offer

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair has introduced ‘Visit Hong Kong Now’ offer with special fares Ex Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru .Besides this, one can also avail of special value added offers from the choice of hotels such as complimentary upgrades, discounts on food and beverage, late-check out etc.