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In Athens, Piraeus, the suburbs and environs, are a multitude of important museums and archaeological sites. The list below includes a selection of museums. The Acropolis is open: In Winter: From Nov 1st to March 31st: 08:30-15:00 - In Summer: 08.00-19.00 Acropolis entrance ticket: 12 euros per person The Acropolis ticket can be used for a few days (7-8 days) after its purchase for more archaeological sites, which are quoted on the Acropolis ticket itself (Roman Market, Ancient Agora, Temple of Zeus, Kerameikos, Dionysos sanctuary). You can buy this ticket at any of the five archaeological places you visit first and use it for the Acropolis too.  The Temple of Poseidon is open daily from 10am until sunset. The last entry is 20 min before closing. Sounio entrance Ticket: 5 euros per person Ancient Corinth is open: In Winter: 8am-3pm In Summer: 8am-5pm Ancient Corinth entrance ticket: 7euros Closed on Holidays: Jan 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Oct 28th, Christmas and Boxing Day. Good Friday: open from 12noon to 3pm. Holy Saturday: 08.30-3pm Easter Sunday: closed Easter Monday: 08.30-3pm *Students of non-European Union countries holders of an international student card are entitled to 50% discount on the entrance fee. Young people up the age of 18 are entitled to free admission. European Union students are entitled to free entrance while European Union senior citizens over 65 have 50% discount on entry to all Greek museums and archaeological sites. Free admission days : 6 March, 5 June, 18 April, 18 May, The last weekend of September annually , Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March, The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September 27 September, International Tourism Day Argolis Tickets:
 DelphiThe archaeological site of Delphi is open, In Winter: From Nov 1st to March 31st: 08:30-15:00 In Summer: From April 1st to Oct 31st: 08:00-19:00 Entrance fees to Delphi Sites: Special ticket package: Full: €9, Reduced: €5 Valid for: Delphi and Delphi Museum Free admission days: 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri, 5 June (International Environment Day), 18 April (International Monuments Day), 18 May (International Museums Day), The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days), Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March, National Holidays, The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is holiday, then the second is the free admission day.), 27 September, International Tourism Day The monastery is open:
Information- National Holidays & Feasts General information Greece is located in south-eastern Europe and has a population of approx. 11,262.000 people. Athens is located in the Attica prefecture, in particular in the Attica basin, which is encompassed by Mount Aegaleo, Mount Parnitha, Mount Penteli and Mount Hymettos. Athens, the suburbs and the neighbouring town of Piraeus constitute an urban entity (greater urban complex of the capita) with a population of about 4 million residents. Currency: The national currency of Greece since January 1, 2001, is the euro. You can exchange currency at the airport, at private currency exchanges and banks. Dialling Code: The international dialling code of Greece is +30. Time Zone: Athens time is seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, and one hour ahead of Central European Time. Climate: Athens has a mild climate, with sunshine more than 260 days a year. National Holidays The following is a list of official holidays, during which all departments of public services are closed:
Other Traditional Holidays: Carnival: Carnival festivities of 3 weeks duration, ending on Shrove Monday. In Athens the main Carnival festivities are held in Plaka. Wine Feast: Organised by a multitude of municipalities. Nautical Week: Celebrated in Phaliron. Pentecost: Celebrated 50 days after Easter.. |
