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Athens: Know before you go
| Language spoken | Greek |
|---|---|
| Currency | Euro € |
| Time zone | UTC+2(EET) and UTC+3(EEST) |
| High season | Jun—Aug |
| Low season | Jun—Aug |
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Plan your holiday to Athens
Budget
Affordable food and drink make Athens one of Europe's best-value capital cities. A good sit-down meal costs around 15 euros (€), and street food like souvlaki comes in far cheaper. A refreshing Athenian lager is around €5, and a coffee is under €4.
Getting around Athens
Getting around the capital is simple, thanks to a well-developed public transport system that includes trolleys, trams and a metro. Hop-on, hop-off double-decker buses cover several excellent sightseeing routes with audio commentary, including along the Aegean Coast. That said, Athens is a city that rewards walking – so pack a pair of comfy shoes.
Day trips from Athens
A 40-minute ferry ride into the Saronic Gulf brings you to Aegina, known for its Temple of Aphaia and excellent pistachios. Lace up your boots and head to Mount Parnitha National Park, a 90-minute drive north. Or take a bus to Corinth, where ancient ruins sit just a short distance from the modern seaside town.