A guide to Athens
Pair the Acropolis and ancient sites with Athens's neighborhoods, markets and evening life.
- Article
- Best for
- Ancient sites and island connections
- When to go
- April to May, or September to October
- Suggested pace
- Two to three days before the islands
About Athens
Athens is denser and more modern than its ruins suggest, and it deserves more than a ferry connection. The Acropolis fills a morning; Exarchia, Koukaki, and the coastal tram fill the days around it.
Guides to Athens