In this Athens travel blog you'll discover all the insights you need to plan a perfect trip to Athens in Greece.
If you're planning to visit Athens and want to know the best places to see during your stay, you have come to the right place. In this travel blog we will give you a short overview of the main attractions and help you plan your trip accordingly.
Athens Blog Posts
Here you'll find exactly what you need to start planning a trip to Athens Greece. From practical travel information to dedicated guides about all the major sites in the city center, this is your go-to blog post for visiting Athens.
Travel Planning Before You Visit Athens
Before you visit Greece, you might want to find out a bit more about Athens and what to expect. These guides will help:
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Is Athens worth visiting? Yes… and here’s why
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What is Athens known for?
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Is Athens Safe To Visit? – An insider’s guide to visiting Athens
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How Many Days In Athens Greece?
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Best Time to Visit Athens Greece
Athens Itinerary Suggestions
No matter how long you plan to spend in the city center, these itinerary ideas for Athens have you covered:
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Athens in a day – The Best 1 Day Athens Itinerary
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2 Days in Athens Itinerary
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Athens 3 Day Itinerary – What to do in Athens in 3 days
Exploring Ancient Athens
Athens was the epi-center of the Golden Age of Ancient Greece. There are many ancient ruins you can visit in Athens center, and these blog posts go into them in detail:
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Historic Sites in Athens Greece – Landmarks and Monuments
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Acropolis Guided Tour – Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Tour in Athens
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Athens Mythology Tour – Greek Mythology Tours in Athens
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Ancient Sites in Athens
Other Major Tourist Attractions
While many people associate Athens with the ancient landmarks, the city centre has a thriving contemporary vibe that makes it an interesting places to explore:
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Must do in Athens – A Local’s Choice
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Museums in Athens – A Complete Guide To Every Athens Museum
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Tips For Visiting The National Archaeological Museum of Athens
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Exploring Alternative Athens: Cool Places, Hidden Gems, And Stunning Street Art
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What to see in Athens – Buildings and Landmarks in Athens
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The Best Neighborhoods in Athens for Urban Explorers
Day Trips and Tours
By basing yourself in Athens, you can take a variety of day trips to surrounding places of interest. Here's some of the best day trips from Athens to consider:
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7 Ancient Sites You Can Visit On A One Day Trip From Athens
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Meteora Day Trip From Athens
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Best Athens Tours: Half and Full Day Guided Tours in Athens
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Athens Private Tours: Exclusive and Customized Guided Tours in Athens
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Vravrona Archaeological Site Near Athens Greece (Brauron)
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Best Tours of Greece From Athens: 2, 3, and 4 Day Trips
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Athens to Nafplio Day Trip
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Athens day trip to Hydra | Day cruise from Athens
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Cape Sounion Tour from Athens – Visit the Temple of Poseidon!
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Mycenae and Epidaurus Day Trip from Athens
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Delphi Day Trip From Athens
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Places to visit around Athens
Getting Around Athens Public Transportation
Public transport in Greece is a great way to get around. Here's some Athens specific blog posts about how to get to various points of interest.
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How to get from Athens airport arrivals to city center
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How to get from Athens Airport to Piraeus – Taxi, Bus and Train Information
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Hop On Hop Off Athens Bus City Sightseeing
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How To Get From Piraeus To Athens – Taxi, Bus and Train Information
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A local’s guide to taking the Athens metro
Where to Stay in Athens
For stays of just a few days downtown Athens or the historic center are the best areas to choose a hotel. These Athens blogs have more:
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Where to stay in Athens, Greece
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Best Hotels Near Athens Airport
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Where To Stay In Athens On A Budget
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The Best Athens Hotels Near Acropolis
Where to go after Athens
If you're going Greek island hopping after seeing all the sites of Athens, these guides will help:
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How to get from Athens to Crete – All possible Ways
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Athens to Mykonos Travel Information
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How to get from Athens to Santorini by Ferry and Plane
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Athens to Spetses by Ferry: Schedules, Tickets and Information
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How to get from Athens to other parts of Greece
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Saronic Islands in Greece: Closest Islands to Athens
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How to get from Athens to Syros island in Greece
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How to get from Athens to Paros Ferry and Flights 2021
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Athens to Folegandros – Ferry and Travel Guide
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How to get from Athens to Amorgos Ferry Guide
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How to get from Athens to the Cyclades Islands Greece

Dave's travel writer from the UK who's been living in Athens since 2015. As well as writing this Athens travel blog, he's also created hundreds of other travel blog posts and itineraries for travel destinations all over Greece. Follow Dave on social media for travel inspiration from Greece and beyond:
Hi Dave
Thank you for these posts, they are really helpful!
We are finishing our greek island hopping trip in athens and have a 1 night stay here (arriving at Pireus Port, then leaving from Athens Airport the day after)
Where would you reccomend getting accomodation for one night to make the most of our time here and be conveniently located? Any advice would be much appreciated! Many thanks
Hi Mollie.
Best to be located in the historic center so everything is in walking distance.
The map on this page is useful for finding hotels near the Acropolis in Athens: Athens central hotel guide
Hi Dave, very accurate infos about Athens, i suggest for an article about Athens Riviera by local Tram or by bike from Alimos or Center of Athens to Glyfada town. It is a nice idea for your last day in Athens especially after afternoon .
Regards
Loving your site Dave, thanks so much for all the info. Does an ordinary airport taxi cater for 4 adults and 4 cases do you know please? eg. a maxi taxi. You recommend Welcome Taxis which sounds even better but do they cater for 4 adults and 4 cases or do I go the Mercedes hire?
Thanks so much.
Hi Jill,
I just had a look at the Welcome site, and if you input 4 adults and 4 cases it accepts the booking and describes the car as ‘sedan’.
I’d personally go with that option as you don’t need to negotiate with the driver about how to fit it all in!
You could wait in the taxi queue and try as well. Most of the cars used as taxis in Athens are the same.
Hi Dave,
Thanks for all the great information! Would love to get your opinion….
We are staying 3 nights in Athens starting June 5th. Trying to find the best hotel/area to stay. I have looked at several places including A for Athens, Royal Olympic Hotel, Divani Palace Acropolis and Urban Frame Hotel. We prefer and area close to all the sites, not on the noisy side, possible has a fitness area, and great restaurants nearby. Just curious your thoughts on a room with an Acropolis view, seems nice but wondering if worth it with all the rooftop views and just being there.
We are also planning to drive to Delphi/Meteora on a two day trip, any hotel recommendations there?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi,
It’s always difficult to answer these types of questions! There’s so many things to take into account such as budget etc. For example CoCoMat BC would tick most of your boxes, but does come with a more expensive price tag.
If you’re taking the Delphi/Meteora road trip, I’d suggest seeing Delphi, and then driving on to Meteora and spend the night there rather than staying in Delphi. A look here at where to stay in Kalambaka(Meteora).