ATHENS

TRAVEL TIPS

for first-timers

1

DON'T MISS THE SEVEN HILLS

The Acropolis is the most famous of Athens’s seven hills. The others are Areopagus, Philopappou, Hill of the Nymphs, Pnyx, Lycabettus, and Tourkovounia. These should all be on your Athens itinerary!

2

STAY AT LEAST 3 DAYS IN ATHENS

You’ll need at least 3 days in Athens to fully explore the most important ancient sites and stroll around the Plaka neighborhood at a leisurely pace.

3

GETTING AROUND ATHENS

Athens has four different types of public transport options: underground metro, bus, tram, and rail. Single-journey tickets are valid for 90 minutes and cover all public transport options. Super easy!

4

BE WISE WHEN RIDING A TAXI

One of the best Athens tips for travelers is to make sure the meter starts at zero and has a ‘1’ in front and not a ‘2’ which should only be used for fares after midnight.

5

ALWAYS CARRY SOME CASH

While you’ll find no problems using your card to pay in hotels and popular tourist attractions, cash is still preferred in markets and smaller shops.

6

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES

Despite the fact that Athens is a huge capital city, many of the landmarks are concentrated in one area which means you’ll be walking between them. Pack sneakers or comfortable sandals that you can walk for hours and hours in.

7

SAVE MONEY

Opt for the Athens Combo Ticket which only costs €30. It lasts for five days and you can visit a range of archaeological ruins including Hadrian’s Library, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and so many others.

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