Last minute holidays from heathrow airport

Heathrow Airport is the world’s busiest International Airport, serving over 180 destinations in more than 90 countries. Located 20 miles to the west of Central London, LHR is one of the busiest and most advanced airports in the world. With 180,000 passengers arriving and departing every day, it handles more international passengers than any other airport. Reaching the airport is also easy as there are convenient public transport links around London.

What’s more the airport is spread across five terminals, each with shops, restaurants, competitive currency exchange facilities, information counters, accommodation desks and left luggage facilities, for the travellers’ convenience.

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Now, here are some tips from PurpleTravel to help you decide where your upcoming city break would be...

Athens, Greece

Explore Athens and visit many of its modern and classical sites. See the striking contrast of the modern city to the remains of the glorious past and discover the wonderful culture that made it a center for the arts, learning and philosophy. A great weekend idea is to simply wander around the scenic narrow streets of Plaka and Monastiraki, where you can grab a mouthwatering souvlaki, spend a sunny day on the sacred Acropolis hill or head for the southern suburbs to soak up that all important sun and sea. Thanks to its numerous cultural and entertainment options, Athens is a city that fascinates every visitor, during all seasons.

Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, with world-famous landmarks such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum and the Pantheon.
Young couples love to throw three coins into Trevi Fountain, climb the Spanish Steps or enjoy a latte in Piazza Navona. At Vatican City, travellers can visit St Peter's Cathedral and enjoy its beautiful fountains, statues and dome.? Don't miss the masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael at the Vatican Museum!

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is a magical city, ideal for both romantic and cultural city breaks. Once you've settled into your hotel, you might want to take a city tour for orientation and later a Bosphorus cruise or an excursion to the Princes' Islands. Many of Istanbul's top sights such as Topkap? Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome, are in Sultanahmet. Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is just a 12- to 15-minute walk or short tram ride west of Sultanahmet along the old Roman road called Divan Yolu.
Be sure to take some time to just sit at a sidewalk caf? and sip Turkish tea or coffee, or go native and smoke a nargile (water pipe). Dine on savoury Turkish cuisine in an excellent Istanbul restaurant and definitively taste a traditional fish sandwich by the Golden Horn.