🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Acropolis
- ✓Parthenon
- ✓Ancient Agora
- ✓National Archaeological Museum
- ✓Plaka district
Athens
Athens
The birthplace of Western civilization, the Eternal City famous for the Parthenon
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Recommended Hotels in Athens
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Hotel Grande Bretagne
- ★Electra Metropolis Athens
- ★AthensWas Hotel
- ★NEW Hotel
- ★Herodion Hotel
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Varoulko Seaside
$$$Michelin-starred seafood with Acropolis views
•Funky Gourmet
$$$$2 Michelin stars, creative molecular Greek cuisine
•To Kafeneio
$$Traditional Greek taverna in Plaka
•Kostas Souvlaki
$Famous authentic souvlaki since 1950
🛍️ Shopping
- •Ermou Streetshopping_street
Main pedestrian shopping street with international brands and Greek chains. Connects Syntagma Square to Monastiraki.
- •Monastiraki Flea Marketmarket
Bustling flea market open daily (best on Sundays). Antiques, vintage items, souvenirs, leather goods, and traditional Greek products.
- •Kolonaki Districtshopping_district
Upscale neighborhood with designer boutiques, art galleries, and chic cafes. Athens' most exclusive shopping area.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book Acropolis tickets online weeks in advance to skip long queues - especially May-September
- • Arrive at archaeological sites early (8 AM opening) to avoid crowds and summer heat
- • Avoid Omonia Square at night and watch for pickpockets in crowded tourist areas and metro
- • Most museums close on Tuesdays and have reduced hours in winter months
- • Metro day pass (€4.50) is excellent value - covers unlimited travel including airport line
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
April - June, September - October
💰Daily Budget
$70-150/day
👥Popular With
History buffsCouplesFamiliesSolo Travelers
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer)
💬Local Language
Greek
💱Currency
EUR (Euro)
📅Athens 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Ancient Athens
🌅
Morning3h
Acropolis & Parthenon
💡 Arrive at 8 AM opening to avoid crowds and heat. Wear comfortable shoes.
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Afternoon2h
🎭
Acropolis Museum
💡 Modern museum with incredible ancient artifacts. Great views of Acropolis.
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Evening3h
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Plaka District Walk & Dinner
💡 Explore narrow streets and traditional tavernas. Live Greek music in many restaurants.
💡Tips
- •Most archaeological sites close early afternoon in summer (around 3 PM).
- •Many shops and restaurants close during siesta (2-5 PM).
- •Metro is efficient and cheap - buy multi-day pass.
- •Avoid August if possible - extremely hot and crowded with tourists.