General Info
Athens, the capital of Greece, is a vibrant city known for its rich history and cultural heritage. It’s the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, with iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the ancient Agora. Athens boasts a lively atmosphere with bustling markets, charming neighborhoods like Plaka, and a thriving arts scene. Combines ancient history with modern life, offering stunning views and Mediterranean cuisine.
Museums & Sightseeing
Athens, the capital of Greece, is rich in history, culture & ancient architecture. Here’s a list of must-see sightseeing spots in Athens:
- Acropolis of Athens: Parthenon, Erechtheion & Theatre of Dionysus:
- Acropolis Museum
- Ancient Agora: Temple of Hephaestus & Stoa of Attalos
- National Archaeological Museum
- Plaka
- Syntagma Square
- Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro)
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Mount Lycabettus
- Hadrian’s Arch
- Roman Agora
- Philopappos Hill
- Benaki Museum
- National Garden
- Monastiraki
- Kerameikos
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Zappeion
- Museum of Cycladic Art
- Byzantine and Christian Museum
Metro Info (lines/ tickets)
The Athens Metro consists of three lines:
Line 1 (marked in green) on the map, is also known as ISAP and is the electric railway, connecting Kifissia all the way to Piraeus Port.
Line 2 (marked in red) extends south of the city from Anthoupoli to Elliniko station.
Line 3 (marked in blue) operates from Dimotiko Theatro all the way to the Airport in Spata.
The metro services start at 5:00am on line 1 and 6:30am on lines 2 and 3. The services end at 11:30pm.
On Friday and Saturday nights, services extend to 2:30am on lines 2 and 3.
Airport Info
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is approximately 35 km from the city center. You can travel from the airport to the city using different means of transport: taxi, metro or bus.
TAXI: Official taxis are yellow with a ‘Taxi’ sign on the roof and are available 24/7 from the official airport taxi ranks.
Athens Airport’s taxi rank is just outside arrivals, close to Exit 3. Upon exiting the terminal building, you’ll see official taxis lined up right in front of you. Join the queue and wait for an available taxi. The journey to Syntagma Square in central Athens takes around 25 minutes in usual traffic conditions.
*It’s best to notify the driver that you know the fixed fare to the center.
The price during the day is €40, and a ride at night (00:00-05:00) will cost you €55.
*The day or night tariff is applied based on when you arrive at your final destination.
METRO: If you want to use public transport, the fastest option is the metro (Line 3), which connects the airport and ‘Dimotiko Theatro’ in Piraeus via the city center.
The train from Athens Airport to the city center takes around 40 minutes. The main stops in the central area are ‘Syntagma,’ which takes 16 stops, and ‘Monastiraki,’ which is 17 stops from the airport.
Suppose your hotel or final destination is located in other areas of the center. In that case, you can change onto the Line 2 at Syntagma or onto the Line 3 (suburban rail) at Monastiraki.
A one-way metro ticket from Athens Airport to Athens costs €9, and a round-trip ticket costs €16. Make sure you purchase the ‘Airport Metro ticket,’ as standard 90-minute tickets are not valid for trips to and from the airport.
BUS: Alternatively, the most budget-friendly transportation option is the X95 Express Bus, which takes around 60 minutes. If traffic is heavy, the bus can take up to 90 minutes to get to the center.
The X95 Express Bus departs from Athens Airport and ends at Syntagma Square in central Athens.
*Tickets can be purchased at the ticket kiosk in the bus departure area or from the driver on board the bus.
Emergency Numbers good to know during your stay
+30 Greece international code
100 Police
171 Tourist Police
166 Ambulance
199 Fire Department
108 Coast Guard
14944 Duty Hospitals, Doctors & Pharmacies
1016 SOS Doctors
210 779 3777 Poison Line
210 353 0000 Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos
*112 is a free European emergency number that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that connects callers with the local police, fire brigade, coast guard & emergency medical services. Operators speak English, French and Greek.
How to get to Venue Harokopio University of Athens
You may reach directly Harokopio University (70, El. Venizelou St., Kallithea) by taxi or by public transportation:
METRO: Line 1 Station TAVROS – EL. VENIZELOS
TROLLEY BUSES: Line 1 & Line 5 (Both pass from Syntagma Square). Get off: Karagiannis Stop or Harokopou Stop
BUS: Number 040 [Athens/ (Departure from Syntagma Square/ Phillelinon St). – Piraeus]. Get off: Harokopou Stop. Note: You may get on Bus 040 also in front of Metro Station “Syngrou/ Fix’’.
TAXI: FREE NOW Greece’s taxi app is available to download free of charge
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