Athens
Greece
Athens stacks 2,500 years of history beneath a hilltop Acropolis: the Parthenon at golden hour, the National Archaeological Museum's bronze Zeus, Plaka's taverna lanes, and a reborn skyline of rooftop bars facing the ruins. It's also Europe's cheapest gateway to the Greek islands — Piraeus is a metro ride away.
Quick facts
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Europe
- Currency
- EUR €
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Airport
- ATH · Athens
- Travel style
- Cultural
Travel interests in Athens
Athens is a cultural destination offering 3 main types of experiences:
Best time to visit
April to May and September to October are warm without the furnace of summer. June–August regularly clears 35°C; winter is mild but many sites shorten hours.
Current weather: Excellent (82/100) — Warm, dry and bright — classic ruins-and-rooftops weather.
Recommended duration
We recommend staying 3 days in Athens to cover the main attractions at a relaxed pace.
Budget information
Estimated daily cost: 95 EUR
Total for 3 days: 285 EUR
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Top highlights
- The Acropolis & Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
- Plaka & Anafiotika lanes
- National Archaeological Museum
- Sunset at Mount Lycabettus
Athens travel guides
Athens 4 Day Itinerary: The Classical Base
Four days of Athens: the Acropolis, the museums, and the island-or-Delphi fork for day four.
Greece Travel Guide
The Greece guide: Athens, the Cyclades, the ferries and the caldera.
Athens 3 Day Itinerary: The Classical Core
The Acropolis at opening, the bronzes, Plaka's lanes and the Lycabettus sunset.
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