Athens travel guide
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Athens, Attica, Greece

Athens travel guide

From Wikipedia and maps · Wikipedia · OpenStreetMap · Open-Meteo

The Acropolis, ancient history and gateway to the islands. The best time to visit Athens is May, August, September and October. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, August, September
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Athens

The best time to visit Athens is May, August, September and October. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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14°
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15°
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21°
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28°
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31°
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28°
A
25°
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18°
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17°
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12°
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Top things to do in Athens

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Omonoia, Athens
Omonoia, Athens
Omonoia is a neighborhood in downtown Athens, Greece, centered on the square of the same name and served by the Omonoia station of the Athens Metro. Historically the heart of the c
~$5 · 1.5h
Achaemenid destruction of Athens
Achaemenid destruction of Athens
During the second Persian invasion of Greece, which took place from 480 to 479 BCE, Athens was captured and subsequently destroyed by the Achaemenid Empire. A prominent Greek city-
~$5 · 1.5h
Omonia metro station
Omonia metro station
Omonia is an underground Athens Metro station located below Omonia Square, in the center of the city. It serves as one of two transfer stations between Line 1 and Line 2. It took i
~$5 · 1.5h
Omonoia Square
Omonoia Square
Omonoia Square is a central square in Athens. Forming the centre of Omonoia. It marks the northern corner of the downtown area defined by the city plans of the 19th century, and is
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Athens
Taste the signature dishes of Athens.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Athens itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Omonoia, Athens12:30 · Achaemenid destruction of Athens16:00 · Omonia metro station
2
Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Omonoia Square16:00 · Athens
3
Day 3
09:00 · Athens metropolitan area12:30 · STASY16:00 · Kotzia Square

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Athens itinerary →

Athens travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Athens?+

The best months to visit Athens are May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Athens?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Athens, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Athens expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Athens (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Athens?+

Popular highlights include Omonoia, Athens, Achaemenid destruction of Athens, Omonia metro station and Omonoia Square. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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