Greece Travel Guide
Greece combines ancient history with thousands of islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas. Athens, the capital, is home to the Acropolis and a compact historic centre, and is the main hub for ferries and domestic flights to the islands.
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Destinations in Greece
- Athens travel guideAthens travel guide: the Acropolis and Parthenon, Plaka and Monastiraki, ferries from Piraeus to the islands, when to visit and where to stay.
About travel in Greece
Greece combines ancient history with thousands of islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas. Athens, the capital, is home to the Acropolis and a compact historic centre, and is the main hub for ferries and domestic flights to the islands.
From the port of Piraeus, ferries run to the Cyclades — including Santorini and Mykonos — and the Saronic islands, while day trips from Athens reach Cape Sounion and Delphi.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Greek; English is widely spoken
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time (UTC+2), summer UTC+3
Best time to visit Greece
April to June and September to October bring warm weather and calmer crowds. July and August are very hot and busy; many island services are reduced in winter.
Hotels and things to do in Greece
Greece travel FAQs
How do you get from Athens to the islands?
Ferries leave mainly from Piraeus, with some from Rafina and Lavrio; domestic flights from Athens serve the larger islands.
How many days do you need in Athens?
Two to three days is enough for the Acropolis, the museums and the old town before heading to the islands.
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