Visit Athens with the most complete 2025 Athens travel guide built for real travelers. Plan your days with a flexible Athens itinerary that covers the Acropolis, Parthenon, and 7 major archaeological sites, plus insider advice for avoiding crowds. Use my interactive Athens map to navigate neighborhoods like Plaka, Koukaki, Monastiraki, and Psiri, and find the best tavernas, ouzeria, food markets, and cheap eats.
Get a detailed budget breakdown with daily costs from Athens hostels to comfortable stays, learn the cheapest way to get from the airport to the city, and move like a local using the Athens metro, tram, and bus system. Find out when museums are free, the best areas for nightlife, and how to tip without overpaying.
Add top day trips from Athens, including Delphi, Cape Sounion, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Greek island escapes to Aegina, Poros, and Hydra.
Everything you need to see Athens confidently, affordably, and like a local!
