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General Country Info:
Climate: Mediterranean
Temperature Averages (Celsius)
April, Nov 10-16
May, Oct 15-22
June, Sept 22-28
July, Aug 27-35
*Weather conditions have been known to fluctuate therefore it is advisable to check the forecast a week or two before your travel dates to be certain what to pack.
The international calling code of Greece is +30
Exchange Currency – Greece is a Member-State of the European Union and uses Euro.
Do you need to bring a electrical socket adapter? Link: Plug/Voltage by country
Greece 230 V 50 Hz Plug C / F
UK 230 V 50 Hz Plug G
Malaysia 240 V 50 Hz Plug G
Generally it is safe to drink water from the tap in Athens and cities on the mainland, it is better to ask when you check in. On Greek Islands it is not advisable to drink water from the tap. Bottled water which is fairly cheap is the best option.
Time Greece: GMT +2
Emergency numbers:
-Ambulance Service: 166
-Doctors : 1016
-Duty Hospitals and Clinics, Pharmacies: 1434
-Police: 100, 1033
-Airport Police +30 210 – 3536919
-Tourist Police: 1571, 171
How do I get to Athens city from the airport?
Taxi for 1-3 persons cost from 38euro per way.
Aiport Bus X95: 6euro per way (adult)
Metro: 10euro per way
VISA requirements, please visit this link Click Here
From 2021 Malaysian & Singaporeans visiting EU will require ETIAS visa, more info Click Here
Consulate of Malaysia in Athens, Greece Click Here
Embassy of Malaysia for Greece (based in Romania) Click Here
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Places of interest (Attica Region)
Acropolis Museum General Admission Fee: 5 euros
Museum of Cycladic Art
National Archeological Museum General Admission Fee:€7
National Gallery – Alexandros Soutzos Museum
National Historic Museum
Numismatic Museum
Benaki Museum
Athens City Museum
Byzantine and Christian Museum
Hellenic Motor Museum
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Other Regions of Greece
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Kalambaka – Meteora Monasteries
Herakleion Archaeological Museum (Crete)
Historical Museum of Crete (Heraklion)
Metsovo Folk Art Museum (Metsovo)
Ali Pasha Museum (Ioannina)
Municipal Museum of the Kalavritan Holocaust (Kalavryta)
Holy Church of Panagia of Tinos (Tinos Island)
Αrchaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Museum of Byzantine Culture (Thessaloniki)
Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Museum of the Olympic Games (Olympia)
Archaeological Museum of Nauplion
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Pavlos Vrellis Museum of Greek History (Bizani, Ioannina Region)
Open Air Water-Power Museum (Dimitsana)
Cyclades Olive Museum (Andros Island)
Silversmithing Museum (Ioannina)
Minoan’s World – 3D Movie & 9D Cinema (Chania, Crete)
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum (Hersonissos, Crete)
Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos (Santorini)
Cultural Village (Pyrgos, Santorini)
Art Space (Santorini)
Mati Art Gallery (Fira, Santorini)
Museum of Marble Crafts (Tinos Island)
Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum (Kalambaka)
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