Greece🇬🇷 | best citiesThe 6 Top cities in Greece

How many cities to visit: I advise three to four cities on a trip of two weeks. Fewer than three and you miss how sharply Greece changes between regions. More than four and you spend your days in bus stations and on hot platforms, which costs time and gives little back. Each stop deserves two to three nights because sites often close by 15:00 and evenings are when the streets come alive.Choosing between kinds of cities: Greek cities fall into rough types: the large capital, northern university cities, historic regional towns and island ports. If your budget is tight, the northern and regional cities give you the most. Rooms and meals cost less, crowds are thinner, and you meet more locals. If history is your driver, the capital is worth the extra cost and noise, because its main sites cluster … read more 👉

How many cities to visit: I advise three to four cities on a trip of two weeks. Fewer than three and you miss how sharply Greece changes between regions. More than four and you spend your days in bus stations and on hot platforms, which costs time and gives little back. Each stop deserves two to three nights because sites often close by 15:00 and evenings are when the streets come alive.Choosing between kinds of cities: Greek cities fall into rough types: the large capital, northern university cities, historic regional towns and island ports. If your budget is tight, the northern and regional cities give you the most. Rooms and meals cost less, crowds are thinner, and you meet more locals. If history is your driver, the capital is worth the extra cost and noise, because its main sites cluster in one walkable zone. If you want sea and swimming within a city stay, island ports cost more in time and money, and the ferry is the main expense, so only go if beaches matter to you. For a mix, one big city plus one regional town is the best value.What it costs: A realistic backpacker budget is €50 to 80 a day in shoulder season, with dorm beds at €15 to 35 and basic doubles at €40 to 70. Souvlaki or a gyros pita costs €3 to 5, and a sit-down taverna meal with wine is €12 to 20. Expect €25 to 50 more a day in July and August in island ports. Entry fees add up: the Acropolis ticket is around €30 in season (lower in winter), and many major sites charge €6 to 20. A combined ticket helps if you visit several. Guides cost €15 to 40 a head in groups. City buses and metros run roughly €1.20 to 1.50 a ride, and intercity buses cost €10 to 30 per leg. Ferries run about €25 to 70 a leg depending on speed and distance.Safety and cultural notes: Greek cities are generally safe, with crime mostly limited to pickpocketing on crowded metros and around major sites. Keep your bag zipped and in front of you. Some central districts can feel rough after dark, so stay on lit streets. Strikes by transport workers happen often and can halt ferries, metros and trains for a day, so keep a buffer. Dress modestly in churches and monasteries, covering shoulders and knees. Dinner starts late, often after 21:00, and pushing for a quick bill is considered rude. Tap water is drinkable in most cities, but carry a bottle and refill it in summer, when you need several liters a day.