Athens Travel Guide 🇬🇷
Everything you need to know before visiting Athens — history, budget, food & itinerary
🌤 Live Weather — Athens
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📌 Quick Facts
Country Greece
Currency Euro (€)
Language Greek
Time Zone EET (GMT+2)
Plug Type C / F
Driving Side Right
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Schengen Visa 90 Days Stay Insurance Required- Indian citizens need a Schengen visa
- Passport validity: 6+ months recommended
- Hotel booking & return ticket required
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Mar–May Pleasant & best
Sep–Oct Fewer crowds
Jun–Aug Very hot
Dec–Feb Cooler & cheaper
💰 Average Trip Budget (Per Day)
- 🎒 Budget: €60–80 | ₹5,400–7,200 | $65–85
- 🏨 Mid-range: €100–140 | ₹9,000–12,600 | $110–155
- 👑 Luxury: €200+ | ₹18,000+ | $220+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Acropolis Parthenon Plaka Ancient Agora Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis Museum🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Metro connects airport & city
- Buses & trams widely available
- Historic center walkable
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Cosmote, Vodafone, Wind
- eSIM widely available
- Free Wi-Fi in cafés & hotels
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards widely accepted
- Cash useful for small tavernas
- Avoid currency exchange kiosks
🥙 Food & Local Cuisine
- Gyros
- Moussaka
- Souvlaki
- Greek Salad
- Baklava
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Athens Epidaurus Festival – Summer
- Easter celebrations – Spring
- Open-air concerts
🛡 Safety & Tips
- Generally safe city
- Pickpocketing in crowded areas
- Avoid deserted streets late night
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Dress modestly at religious sites
- Greet politely
- Respect ancient monuments
🎒 What to Pack
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen & hat
- Power adapter
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot summers
- Mild winters
- Very sunny most of the year
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Acropolis & Parthenon
- Day 2 – Acropolis Museum & Plaka
- Day 3 – Ancient Agora & city walk
- Day 4 – Cape Sounion day trip
- Day 5 – Beach day or island cruise
❓ Athens Travel FAQs
Is Athens expensive for Indians?
Athens can be explored on ₹6,000–7,000 per day excluding flights.
How many days are enough?
3–5 days are sufficient to explore Athens comfortably.
Is Athens safe?
Athens is generally safe, but take care in crowded tourist areas.
Do Indians need a visa?
Yes, Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa.