A stunning, ancient city, Athens has seen many, many stories unfold. It also plays host to urban-chic bars, buzzy cafés and vibrant nightlife. Go for the ruins but stay for the groovy youth culture.
how long to go for
a week, a long weekend, a weekend
when to go
March, April, May, September, October, November, June
holidays
Orthodox Easter, Independence Day, Ochi Day
how to get there
Fly in to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and take a taxi or the train into town.
how to get around
on foot, by taxi, by tram
nice to know
A little Greek goes a long way here! Ditch the 'thank you' and surprise them with an 'efcharistó' every now and again.