Tackling a large – sometimes even chaotic – city like Athens may sound like a daunting task but not to us because the Greek capital is our hometown and, in this list of the best travel tips for Athens, we’ll share all our insider knowledge with you.
If you’re planning to see Athens in 3 days, this itinerary is curated by yours truly, two Athenians born and raised in the Greek capital yet ceaselessly on a quest to uncover our hometown’s best-kept secrets.
Visiting Cape Sounion from Athens is one of the best day trips you can enjoy from the Greek capital. The reason is that a day trip from Athens to Cape Sounion combines all those elements that are quintessentially Greek. The sea, the sun and glorious ancient ruins.