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Athens Travel Guide: How Many Days and Budget

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Athens, the capital of Greece and its largest city, sits on the Aegean coast of Attica, and three days are enough: two for the Acropolis and the old centre, a third for Piraeus or the Riviera. We have been many times, in summer and winter; below are the four sights we would not skip, the gyros we ate, where we stayed and what a day costs.

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Top Sights in Athens: the Acropolis, Plaka and the Agora

22 stops
The Acropolis, Propylaea and Parthenon from the air on a winter day
1

Acropolis

Parthenon, Erechtheion and Tickets

Historic sitePlakaHistoric site
Price
€30, reduced €15
Metro
M2 Akropoli
Time
at least 2 hours

Seen from Plaka or Monastiraki, the Acropolis fills the sky above the rooftops, and the Parthenon sits on its summit. We went up early in the morning: the gates open at 8:00, and by midday it gets both crowded and hot. We entered through the Propylaia and walked past the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon and the Erechtheion with its Caryatids.

From the top you see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus below and the whole city out to Piraeus; on the way down, the long queue at the gate showed us why going early matters.

  • Gates open at 8: 00
More about this stop

Wear shoes with a good grip: the marble underfoot gets slippery, and worse on hot days. Guards step in quickly if you pose jumping or doing handstands, and ask you to delete the photo.

Tickets are €30 (official info, October 2026); opening hours change month by month.

Watch in the video · 13:42Acropolis tickets and tours Ad See Plaka hotels Ad Plaka area guideOur full Acropolis guide
The original Caryatid statues of the Erechtheion displayed in the Acropolis Museum
2

Acropolis Museum

Glass Floors, Caryatids and the Parthenon Gallery

MuseumKoukaki and MakrygianniMuseum
Price
€20, reduced €10
Metro
M2 Akropoli
Time
2 hours

See the museum before you climb the Acropolis: the sculptures and pieces of the buildings you will see on the hill are here, and they make the ruins up there much easier to read. Through the glass floor at the entrance you look down onto houses of ancient Athens, and the original Caryatids of the Erechtheion stand inside.

Upstairs, the Parthenon Gallery copies the temple's footprint, and the frieze runs around it in its original order.

  • Fridays until 22: 00
More about this stop

Tickets are €20 (official info, October 2026), separate from the Acropolis ticket.

Watch in the video · 12:45Acropolis Museum tickets and tours Ad See Koukaki and Makrygianni hotels Ad Koukaki and Makrygianni area guideOur full Acropolis Museum guide
Aerial view of the Ancient Agora, Hephaestus Temple, Stoa of Attalos and the Acropolis
3

Ancient Agora

Temple of Hephaestus and Stoa of Attalos

Historic siteThiseioHistoric site
Price
€20, reduced €10
Metro
M1 Thissio
Time
1.5-2 hours

The Ancient Agora was the square where Athenians met, shopped and argued; this is where democracy played out day to day. At the back stands the Temple of Hephaestus, almost whole, because people kept using the building for other purposes over the centuries. The rebuilt Stoa of Attalos holds a small museum.

  • Museum in the Stoa of Attalos
More about this stop

Tickets are €20, reduced €10. From April to August the site is open every day 8:00-20:00; through September and October the closing time moves earlier by half an hour at a time, and from 1 November to 31 March the hours are 8:00-17:00. On Tuesdays the Stoa of Attalos museum opens at 10:00 (official info, October 2026).

Watch in the video · 9:25Ancient Agora tickets and tours Ad See Thiseio hotels Ad Thiseio area guide
The Temple of Olympian Zeus site and surrounding Athens streets from the air
4

Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch

Historic sitePlakaHistoric site
Price
€20, arch free
Metro
M2 Akropoli
Time
45 minutes

Hadrian's Arch was built for the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD; one side reads "this is Athens, the city of Theseus", the other "this is the city of Hadrian". It stands by the road and costs nothing to see.

Building the Temple of Olympian Zeus right behind it took centuries and was only finished under Hadrian; the giant Corinthian columns still standing show how huge it once was. We did not go into the temple site; we looked at the columns from the fence next to Hadrian's Arch.

  • Hadrian's Arch is free
More about this stop

The temple site is €20, reduced €10. In summer (April to August) you can go in 8:00-20:00, in winter (1 November to 31 March) 8:00-15:00 (official info, October 2026).

Watch in the video · 16:06Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch tickets and tours Ad See Plaka hotels Ad Plaka area guide
22stopsThings to Do in Athens: Sights, Tickets, HoursSee all 22 places 

Athens Travel Map

Every stop on this page is on one map. Each section has its own layer, so you can switch them on and off.

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How Many Days in Athens?

Two days cover the centre of Athens: the Acropolis and its museum, Plaka, Monastiraki, the Ancient Agora and Syntagma. With three days you also fit in Lycabettus, the Panathenaic Stadium and Piraeus. A week leaves room for the Hydra, Poros and Aegina cruise, the Riviera and the Corinth Canal.

Build a day-by-day plan with the route tool 

Day Trips from Athens: the Riviera, Piraeus, the Islands and Corinth

Trips

Day trips from Athens

four cards

We reached the Riviera on the hop-on hop-off bus and the islands on a boat tour from Delta Marina; we took the metro to Piraeus. Each one is an easy day trip from Athens, Greece.

Lake Vouliagmeni beneath limestone cliffs with a wooden deck
1

Can You Swim in Athens? The Athens Riviera

Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Kavouri

Kavouri €15 at weekendsLake €16-19

Yes, you can swim in Athens. In summer, head south of the city, where the coast road and the beaches begin. We paid €15 each at Kavouri Beach, sunbed and umbrella included. It was very clean, and we wished we had come earlier in the morning. At Lake Vouliagmeni the hop-on bus ticket gave us a discount: we paid €17 each. More in our Athens Riviera guide .

Staying nearby: to stay right by the sea, look at Vouliagmeni.

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The round bay of Mikrolimano and Piraeus houses from the air
2

Piraeus: Mikrolimano and Pasalimani

the port of Athens, ferries to the islands

End of metro line 1Ferry port

Most ferries to the Greek islands leave from here. Pasalimani has yachts and cafes facing the water. Mikrolimano is a small cove; we sat by the water in the evening and had seafood.

Staying nearby: if you have an early ferry, stay in Piraeus the night before; the options are in the Piraeus area card .

Watch the video · 21:30Piraeus tours Ad Piraeus hotels Ad
Hydra harbour and hillside stone houses seen from the approaching boat
3

Hydra, Poros and Aegina Day Cruise

three islands in one day

€140 per personLunch included

We left Delta Marina in the morning and were back in the evening. We reached Hydra in about 2 hours 15 minutes and had 1 hour 45 minutes free on the island. We had 45 minutes on Poros and another 1 hour 45 minutes on Aegina. Know before you go that the boat is not a cruise ship but a big ferry with rows of seats.

Staying nearby: to spend a night on an island, look at Hydra.

Watch the video · 3:51Hydra, Poros and Aegina day cruise from Athens Ad Hydra hotels Ad
A ship passing between the steep rock walls of the Corinth Canal
4

The Corinth Canal

about an hour from central Athens

By train, bus or car

The canal opened in 1893 and links the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. You can get here from central Athens by train or bus, but a car is the easiest. Without a car, there are day tours.

Staying nearby: if you are driving on to the Peloponnese, spend a night in Corinth.

Watch the video · 20:16Corinth Canal day trips from Athens Ad Corinth hotels Ad

Plan Your Athens Itinerary

Pick how many days you have and the plan builds itself, day by day, with a place to eat near each day’s stops. An Athens itinerary for 2 days, or a weekend in Athens, covers the Acropolis area and the old centre, which is the two days in Athens itinerary most first visits need; a 3 day Athens itinerary adds Syntagma, the Panathenaic Stadium and Lycabettus; a 4 days in Athens itinerary adds Piraeus, and with 5 to 7 days you can add the islands cruise and the Riviera, which makes it a full Athens vacation itinerary. Every stop is also on our maps of Athens, Greece below, so you can see where it sits on the map and save it for your phone.

We built this itinerary in the order we travelled it. We move fast, so adjust it to your own pace: split a day in two or drop a few stops.

1 How many days are you staying?
2 Which meals?

Choose how many days you are staying and your route takes shape here, day by day. Add meals and we suggest places to eat close to each day's stops.

Flights to Athens, Car Rental and the Piraeus Ferries

By Air

A flight to Athens, Greece lands at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos); the Athens airport code is ATH. Follow the “train” signs out of arrivals and go down to the metro; it runs to Syntagma in the centre and on to Piraeus. The airport metro, the X95 bus, taxis and city tickets are in our Athens transportation guide . Find the cheapest flight to Athens, Greece  Ad

By Ferry

Piraeus is the port for most Greek island ferries, and metro line 1 (green) ends there. The ferry gates and how to reach the port from the airport are in our Athens transportation guide .

By Car

You do not need a car in central Athens; the metro and your feet cover it. A car makes sense for trips out of the city such as the Riviera coast, Cape Sounion or the Corinth Canal. Picking one up at the airport and heading straight for the motorway is easier than looking for parking in the centre.

That is the easiest way to rent a car in Athens, Greece, and the search also lists budget car rental offers. Athens, Greece car rental prices  Ad

Athens Hotels: Our Two Stays and Which Area Suits You

8 areas

The areas to stay in Athens are around the Acropolis: Plaka, Monastiraki and Psiri, or Syntagma for a first visit; Koukaki and Makrygianni by the Acropolis Museum; quieter Thiseio; upmarket Kolonaki; and Piraeus if you have an early ferry.

We stayed one night at Hotel Byron in Plaka and five nights at M18 Studios Monastiraki Gems on our winter trip. We also once stayed next to Omonia Square; it can feel uneasy in the evening, so we do not suggest it for a first visit. See all Athens hotels  Ad

8areasSee all 8 areas in AthensArea-by-area comparison and details of the 5 hotels we stayed atFind your area 

Stay

Where we stayed in Athens

two hotels

First visit: Plaka or Monastiraki. Near the Acropolis Museum: Koukaki. Centre fully booked: Syntagma. Early ferry: Piraeus.

Best Time to Visit Athens: Weather by Season
Apr-MayBest
11-25°C
Jun-AugVery hot
23-34°C
Sep-OctBest
14-28°C
Nov-MarQuiet
6-14°C

Is Athens Expensive? Daily Budget in Euros

On a Budget
€30-40

A 24-hour ticket, the free stops (Monastiraki, Plaka, Anafiotika, the changing of the guard at Syntagma, the National Garden, Philopappos), souvlaki for lunch, gyros for dinner and a portion of loukoumades.

Mid-Range
€85-110

A classic Athens day: tickets for the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, gyros in Monastiraki for lunch, the Lycabettus funicular before sunset and dinner at a taverna.

Luxury
€180-220

The Hydra, Poros and Aegina cruise (€140 per person, lunch included) and seafood in Mikrolimano on the way back. A full island day, without the hotel, lands in this band.

Per person, for one day. Food is included; accommodation and flights are not.

For 3 days in Athens, multiply the daily band by three. The 24-hour ticket is €4.10 (official info, October 2026).

Prices are from the bills in our videos and the official fares.

Public transport: metro, tram and buses share one ticket: €1.20 for 90 minutes, €4.10 for 24 hours; the airport metro has its own ticket, €9 one way (official info, October 2026). The centre is walkable; you need a ticket for the airport, Piraeus and the Riviera.

Tickets and tours: we paid €28 each for the Acropolis; the current price is in our Acropolis guide . The Panathenaic Stadium was €12 and the Lycabettus funicular €13 return.

The Hydra, Poros and Aegina cruise was €140 per person, lunch included. Before you book a packaged Athens tour, add up these items; you can see the centre on your own. Athens tours and tickets with current prices  Ad

Food: souvlaki €2.50 to €3.50, gyros €5 to €8, loukoumades €4 to €8; a taverna dinner for two in Kolonaki was €53. Our bills are in the food section.

Free: Monastiraki Square, Plaka and Anafiotika, the changing of the guard at Syntagma, Ermou Street, the National Garden and Philopappos Hill. In winter, add the state museums and sites that open their doors on the first Sunday of the month; the dates are in the travel tips below.

Where We Ate in Athens: Gyros, Souvlaki and Loukoumades

37 food stops

The dishes people look for in Athens are gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, tiropita (cheese pie), loukoumades and Greek salad. What we tried: gyros at Hoocut, souvlaki at Kostas and at Lefteris o Politis, tiropita at Ariston, loukoumades at Lukumades and honey sheep’s milk yoghurt at Stani. What we did not: we never sat down for a plate of moussaka on these trips, so we do not write about it as if we had. Every place we ate on this trip, from Ariston to Stani, has its bill written up in the where to eat in Athens guide  we put together after the trip.

Chicken gyros pita and fries on a tray at Hoocut, Monastiraki, Athens
1

Hoocut

Where to Eat Gyros in Athens

Street foodMonastiraki and Psiri
Per person
€4.20-5.50 (pita)
What to order
gyros pita, gemista
Address
9 Agias Irinis Square, Monastiraki

The gyros shop we go back to every time we are in Athens; we ate here in three different videos. It was opened by five well-known Athenian chefs, and you can taste it: they carve the meat in front of you and bake the pita when you order.

We had the chicken gyros pita with an Alfa beer; well spiced and it smelled wonderful. For me it is the best gyros in Athens.

  • Hours: Sun-Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-24:00
More about this place

You can pick pork, chicken, lamb or beef. On our second visit we added gemista, stuffed vegetables with yogurt. Expect €5-8 for a filling meal. On the menu a gyros pita is €4.20 with pork, €4.40 with chicken, €4.90 with lamb and €5.50 with beef; it opens daily at 12:00 (official info, October 2026).

If you would rather taste the market, souvlaki and loukoumades with a food guide, see the Athens food walking tour  Ad. Ad

The shop is on Agia Irini Square, two minutes from Monastiraki Square and Flea Market . For loukoumades, Lukumades  is 50 metres away.

Watch in the video · 11:36See Monastiraki and Psiri hotels Ad Monastiraki and Psiri area guide
A beef souvlaki pita in hand outside O Kostas, open since 1950, Athens
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Kostas

Where to Eat Souvlaki in Athens

Street foodSyntagma
Per person
€3.50
What to order
beef souvlaki
Address
Syntagma

One of the first names you hear for souvlaki in Athens. A tiny shop open since 1950, always with a queue; come early in the morning and you will not wait. The menu is short: pork or beef souvlaki. We had the beef and paid €3.50.

  • We paid €3.50
More about this place

The meat is tender and seasoned just right. What makes it is the sauce they spread inside the wrap; with spring onion, parsley and a warm pita it is a great souvlaki. Not a fancy place, but one to try once in Athens.

If you would rather taste the market, souvlaki and loukoumades with a food guide, see the Athens food walking tour  Ad. Ad

Syntagma Square  is five minutes away; stop here first if you want to catch the changing of the guard.

Watch in the video · 1:57See Syntagma hotels Ad Syntagma area guide
Minced meat souvlaki and pitas on the grill at Lefteris o Politis, Omonia, Athens
3

Lefteris o Politis

The Cheapest Souvlaki in Athens

Street foodOmonia
Per person
€2.50
What to order
minced meat souvlaki
Address
20 Satovriandou, Omonia

A tiny shop open since 1951 with one thing on the menu: souvlaki made from spiced minced beef. Inside there is only tomato, onion and parsley; no fries, no sauce. Simple and very tasty, and only €2.50.

  • We paid €2.50
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-21:30, Sat 10:00-17:30, closed Sunday
More about this place

If you want Athens street food at its most basic, put this on your list. Open Monday to Friday 10:00-21:30 and Saturday 10:00-17:30, closed Sunday (the venue's map listing, October 2026).

If you would rather taste the market, souvlaki and loukoumades with a food guide, see the Athens food walking tour  Ad. Ad

The shop is a few streets from Omonia Square .

Watch in the video · 5:54See Omonia hotels Ad Omonia area guide
Suvla'da patatesli gyros pita, Mitropoleos Caddesi, Atina
4

Suvla

Gyros and Souvlaki on Mitropoleos Street

Street foodMonastiraki and Psiri
What to order
gyros pita, chicken souvlaki pita
Address
43 Mitropoleos

Classic street food in a modern room. We stuck to the classics: a gyros pita and a chicken souvlaki pita. The pita was fresh and soft and wrapped the meat well; the chicken stayed juicy on the grill.

  • Hours: daily 12:00-01:00
More about this place

Prices are fair for the centre. A good quick stop in the middle of the city, open until 01:00 (official info, October 2026).

If you would rather taste the market, souvlaki and loukoumades with a food guide, see the Athens food walking tour  Ad. Ad

Metropolitan Cathedral and Little Metropolis  is at one end of the street, Monastiraki Square at the other.

Watch in the video · 5:19See Monastiraki and Psiri hotels Ad Monastiraki and Psiri area guide
Food Tip

What we paid: at Mpirmpilo, meze, salad and grilled octopus for two came to €53. Beef souvlaki at Kostas was €3.50, gyros at Hoocut €5 to €8 and a portion of loukoumades at Lukumades €6 to €8. These are from the bills in our videos; today's menus may be a few euros different.

37placesWhere to Eat in Athens: Best Gyros, Souvlaki and TavernasSee all 37 food stops 
Plan your trip to Athens
  1. FlightsAdStep 1: Find your flightAthens International Airport (ATH)
  2. HotelsAdStep 2: Book your hotelPlaka or Monastiraki for a first visit
  3. Tours & ticketsAdStep 4: Acropolis ticketbook the first slot online

Athens Travel Tips: Tours, Acropolis Timing and Free Sundays

Tips

Athens travel tips

five things

Tour or no tour, Acropolis timing and the free Sundays are the three things that change your plan most.

1

Should you book an Athens tour or go on your own?

the centre does not need a tour

Centre on footIslands and Corinth by tour

We have always been to Athens on our own. The Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki and Syntagma are within walking distance of each other, and the metro runs from the airport to the centre. What is hard on your own is seeing several islands in a day, or reaching Corinth and Delphi; pick your tours for those.

A guided tour of Athens, Greece makes sense mainly for these day trips; most Athens, Greece tours to the islands leave early in the morning.

2

Climb the Acropolis at opening time

by midday it is queues and heat

Gates at 8:00No shade at the top

We went first thing in the morning and walked around comfortably. On the way down we saw a long queue at the gate. Buy your ticket online; hours and prices are in our Acropolis guide .

Watch the video 9:25
3

Free museums on the first Sunday in winter

1 November to 31 March

First SundayState museums and sites

Many state museums and archaeological sites in Greece are free on the first Sunday of every month from 1 November to 31 March, and on a few special days (official info, October 2026). We saw the Tzistarakis Mosque this way. Plan your dates around it and the ticket money stays in your pocket.

Watch the video 3:05
4

Is Athens safe? Be careful around Omonia at night

we stayed there, so we say it

Careful after darkBag in front

Is Athens, Greece safe? In the centre, yes, with the usual care in crowds. Omonia Square is one of the main transport hubs, but it can feel uneasy in the evening. We once stayed at a hotel there, which is why we mention it.

The centre around the Acropolis, Plaka and Syntagma stays busy with visitors until late. In Monastiraki and on the metro, keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket in the crowds.

Watch the video 4:42
5

In summer, keep midday off the open sites

July and August are the hottest months

Hat and waterHills at sunset

The Acropolis, the Agora and the Temple of Olympian Zeus have no shade. Do the open sites in the morning and a museum at midday. Climb Philopappos and Lycabettus towards sunset; we took the funicular up Lycabettus, and the view is best at that hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Athens

How many days do you need in Athens?

How many days in Athens, Greece is enough? Two days to visit Athens cover the centre: the Acropolis and its museum, Plaka, Monastiraki, the Ancient Agora and Syntagma. With three days you also fit in Lycabettus, the Panathenaic Stadium and Piraeus. A week leaves room for the Hydra, Poros and Aegina cruise, the Riviera and the Corinth Canal.

What time zone is Athens in?

Athens is on Eastern European Time, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer. Greece changes the clocks on the last Sunday of March and October, like the rest of the EU. The Quick Facts box at the top of this page shows the current time in Athens, Greece right now, so you can check the local time before you call a hotel or book a slot.

When is the best time to visit Athens, Greece?

When to visit Athens, and the best time of year to go: here is what the weather in Athens, Greece by month looks like, season by season. Spring (about 11 to 25°C) and autumn (about 14 to 28°C) are the best for walking between the sites.

Summer is hot, around 23 to 34°C, but it is the beach season. Winter is mild, around 6 to 14°C, quieter, and many state museums are free on the first Sunday of each month. Athens in October still has warm autumn days, and Athens in winter is quieter, with the archaeological sites closing earlier in the afternoon.

Is Athens expensive?

How expensive Athens is to visit depends on your day. Without the hotel, a budget day is about €30 to €40 per person, a classic day with the Acropolis, the museum and a taverna dinner €85 to €110, and an island cruise day €180 to €220. Street food keeps it cheap: our beef souvlaki at Kostas was €3.50.

Where to shop in Athens, and is there an outlet?

For shopping in Athens, Greece, the main street is Ermou, and the Monastiraki flea market is liveliest on Sundays. The best-known outlet is McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Athens in Spata, near the airport (official info, October 2026).

Do I need a visa for Athens?

Greece is in the Schengen Area, so it depends on your passport. Who needs a visa and how to apply is in our Greece visa guide .

How far is Athens from Thessaloniki and Piraeus?

Thessaloniki is about 500 km by road, around 5 hours on the A1 motorway (route planner, October 2026). Piraeus is 15 to 20 minutes from the centre by public transport.

What is there to do in Athens at night?

At weekends, the big music halls in Gazi have well-known Greek singers on stage, mostly in the winter season. In summer there are concerts at the open-air theatre on Lycabettus Hill; we went to one there. Next to the Zappeion there is an open-air cinema in summer.

Is Athens worth visiting?

Yes, for the Acropolis and the old centre around it, for the food, and for the islands a short ferry ride from Piraeus; we keep going back, in summer and in winter. For a first Athens trip three days are enough.

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