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Athens in next 3 month
Weather in Athens
jan
3/18°C
AQI 42
feb
-1/19°C
AQI 53
mar
5/24°C
AQI 38
apr
7/22°C
AQI 31
may
12/26°C
AQI 28
jun
15/34°C
AQI 31
jul
22/44°C
AQI 35
aug
21/37°C
AQI 41
sep
16/33°C
AQI 43
oct
13/28°C
AQI 40
nov
3/28°C
AQI 40
dec
14/19°C
AQI 66
December in Athens is cool with occasional rain showers and moderate air quality.
Usual trip duration
3-4 days
A 3-4 day trip to Athens allows you to explore the iconic historical sites such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora. You can also wander through the charming Plaka neighborhood, sample delicious Greek cuisine, and take a day trip to the nearby islands.
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Moderate to expensive
Ideas to plan your trip
Ancient Ruins Exploration: Step into history 🏛️
Savor Authentic Greek Cuisine: Taste the flavors 🍲
Coastal Cycling Adventure: Explore by the sea 🚴
Island Hopping Excursion: Discover hidden gems ⛵
Local Market Shopping: Immerse in culture 🛍️
Sunset Watching at Cape Sounion: Marvel at nature's beauty 🌅
Greek Traditional Dance Class: Learn the moves 💃🕺
Olive Oil Tasting Tour: Indulge in local flavors 🍈
Scenic Hill Hike: Embrace panoramic views 🏞️
Beachfront Yoga Session: Find inner peace 🧘
Places to visit
Acropolis
HISTORICAL SITE
Ancient citadel with iconic ruins
Parthenon
HISTORICAL SITE
Doric temple dedicated to Athena
National Archaeological Museum
MUSEUM
Houses ancient Greek artifacts
Temple of Olympian Zeus
HISTORICAL SITE
Massive ancient temple ruins
Lycabettus Hill
NATURAL LANDMARK
Panoramic views of the city
Benaki Museum
MUSEUM
Art and historical exhibits
Ancient Agora
HISTORICAL SITE
Ruins of an ancient marketplace
Panathenaic Stadium
HISTORICAL SITE
Marble stadium from ancient times
National Garden
PARK
Tranquil green space in the city
Byzantine and Christian Museum
MUSEUM
Art and artifacts from Byzantine era
Mount Lycabettus
NATURAL LANDMARK
Highest point in Athens
Technopolis
CULTURAL CENTER
Former gasworks turned cultural venue
Attica Zoo Park
ZOO
Family-friendly animal park
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
CULTURAL CENTER
Modern architectural complex
Kerameikos Cemetery
HISTORICAL SITE
Ancient burial grounds
Places to eat
Karamanlidika
MIRONI Greek Restaurant
Aspro Alogo (i.e. White Horse) Traditional Greek Food
A Little Taste of Home Restaurant
Krasopoulio tou Kokkora
OROSCOPO restaurant
Athena 's Cook
Dinner in the Sky Athens
Efcharis restaurant
Dyo Dekares I Oka
The Traditional
GB Roof Garden
Ella Greek Cooking
To Kati Allo
Nolan
Aleria Restaurant
V1935 Roof Garden
Vassilenas
Smile Restaurant
