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Explore Athens

Athens is the capital and largest city in Greece. It is named after the Greek goddess Athena. She was the goddess of wisdom, war, and civilization and the patron of the city of Athens. Her shrine, the Parthenon, sits on top of a hill in the center of the city.

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Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language is Greek, but English is widely spoken and as tourist you will be able to get around without knowing much Greek.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 10€ (R199). A three-course meal for two will be around 38€ (R755).
Drinks
Domestic beers are priced at around 4€ (R79) and imported beers at 5€ (R99).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of 4€ (R79)and 1€ (R20) for every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
The Anonymous Athina Card can be recharged and used as a payment method for all Athens, public transport systems,busses,trams and metro rails. A ticket costs around 1.5€ (R30) and is valid for 90 minutes

Things to do in Athens

The top attractions to visit in Athens are Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, Parthenon, the National Archaeological Museum, and Plaka. The Agora Central Market is filled with stalls of Greek deli delights and fresh seafood. You can also hike Lycabettus Hill or have a night out at Cine Paris.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • Tetanus
  • Ditherier
  • Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
  • Hiking boots
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Athens need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages. It must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.