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Athens, Greece Travel Tips 2019
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Prepare For Your Trip to Athens
Athens International Airport
Checkout out this post to learn about the best options to travel to and from the center of Athens! You'll also find the latest info about your transfer options to Piraeus port if Athens is not your final destination. Read more...
Athens Metro
Don't forget to download the latest Athens metro map and plan your travel around the city. Athens has a decent public transport system. It is much cheaper and in many cases more convenient than taking a taxi. Read more...
How to Rent a Car in Athens
Read my post about the things you should be aware of when renting a car in Athens! Make sure to carefully select your rental company. Don't fall for cheap rates advertised by some unknown companies! Read more...
Explore Historic Parts of Athens
Kolonaki
Kolonaki is a wealthy part of Athens that has a number of high class boutiques and restaurants. The main clothing department store of the city called Attica Mall is also located here. Read more...
Explore Athens by Bus
This is one of the most comfortable ways to explore modern Athens as well as most of its major ancient attractions. An expert guide as well as air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi are included in the package! Read more...
Plaka
Plaka is probably the most tourist oriented part of the city. Numerous gift shops attract crowds of tourists browsing it's historic paved streets throughout the year. Read more...
Syntagma Square
Syntgma is the central square of the city. This area is well-known for the Parliament House Source, expensive hotels and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Read more...
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is a historic neighborhood adjacent to Plaka. It is famous for its open market with souvenirs and antique shops. It also has plenty of options to try Greek cuisine. Read more...
Panathenaic Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium is one of the most magnificent historic sports monuments in the world. The stadium has hosted the Olympic Games 3 times. Today it is used as the starting point for the Olympic flame journey. Read more...
Visit Coastal Athens
Varkiza
Varkiza is famous for it's clean waters, a small fishing port and Yabanaki beach. Its a great place to swim, buy fresh seafood or have a meal at one of the seaside restaurants. Read more...
Vouliagmeni
Vouliagmeni is located across the hill from Varkiza. It is famous for its upscale hotels, trendy restaurants and private beaches. Make sure to visit Vouligmeni Lake that is referred to as mineral spa. Read more...