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Athens is where Western history began — the Acropolis floats above a gritty, buzzing city that empties onto island ferries.
Things to do
The Acropolis & Parthenon
Go at opening or the last two hours; the marble glows at sunset.
Acropolis Museum
Glass floors over ancient streets, right below the rock.
Plaka & Anafiotika
Island-style whitewashed lanes hiding under the Acropolis.
Day cruise to the Saronics
Hydra, Poros and Aegina in one swimmable day trip.
Best time to visit
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct
Good to know
- • A combined ticket covers seven ancient sites
- • Sunday flea market in Monastiraki
- • Summer is very hot — sightsee early