Athens

Sights

• Acropolis – The Parthenon above the city – go early or late to avoid the heat.
• Acropolis Museum – A modern building with views of the Parthenon.
• Plaka – Old-town lanes below the Acropolis.
• Ancient Agora – The ancient marketplace with the Temple of Hephaestus.
• Mount Lycabettus – The city's highest hill – sunset over the sea.
• Panathenaic Stadium – The marble stadium of the first modern Olympics.

Food & nightlife

• Souvlaki and gyros – In pita bread, quick and everywhere.
• Meze in Psyrri – Tavernas with small plates and music.
• Varvakios Central Market – A meat, fish and spice market.
• Rooftops with Acropolis views – Evenings overlooking the illuminated Parthenon.

Day trips

• Cape Sounion – The Temple of Poseidon by the sea, famous at sunset.
• Aegina – An island known for pistachios, by ferry from Piraeus.
• Delphi – The oracle site on the slopes of Mount Parnassus.

Good to know

When to go

April–June, September–October

Getting around

Metro, including to the airport and the port of Piraeus; much of the centre is walkable.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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