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Sandals & Beaches
A MORE rewarding Luxury Included® Vacation
Some conditions apply. Consult our promotions section for more details.Athens
The cradle of Western civilization
Before you leave Canada
Entry requirements
It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you - and any child travelling with you - have all the travel documents necessary to enter or transit through each country on your itinerary. Please ensure you verify the requirements for each country as the required documents for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required on the return.
Please refer to Air Canada for complete information on travel requirements and regulations.
Baggage
Please refer to Air Canada for up-to-date baggage allowances.
Airport check-in
Please present yourself at the airport counter or self-service kiosks of the airline indicated on your e-ticket. Web check-in and mobile check-in are also available.
Please refer to Air Canada for recommended check-in times and more details.
Your arrival at destination
Transportation from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to Athens
There are various options for travel into Athens depending on your budget and flexibility. Athens’ international airport is served by taxi, metro, train and bus.
By taxi
All taxis are yellow and equipped with a metre displaying the fare. The taxi queue starts at Door 4 of the arrivals level.
By metro
Take Metro Line 3 to downtown Athens. The first train arrives at the airport at 6:15 a.m. and it runs until 11:45 p.m. Tickets can be purchased using the Automatic Ticket Issuing Machines (ATIMs) in Metro Stations and Ticket Offices.
By train
The Suburban Railway (Proastiakos) offers service between Athens and the airport, with seven stops along the line.
By bus
Buses are located outside the the arrivals level of the main terminal building. The X95 Syntagma Square bus will take you to the centre of Athens, referred to as Syntagma Square, every 10-30 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Hotel check-in
Upon arrival at your hotel, please identify yourself at the front desk with your Air Canada Vacations voucher. You will then be assigned your accommodation. Passport must be presented upon check in.
Hotel check-in times may vary depending on the hotel but is generally 3 p.m.
During your stay
If you need help or assistance with your vacation, please contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.
Shopping
Shops are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday also from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, shops open at 9 a.m. and close at 3 p.m.; they are closed on Sunday. Some supermarkets and kiosks stay open until 10 p.m. More specifically, in the centre of large urban areas as well as in tourist areas, tourist shops and kiosks are open from early in the morning until late at night, seven days a week.
The most famous shopping areas in Athens are Ermou and Aiolou Streets and in the area of Kolonaki. In addition, there are many shops on the two main streets that head toward the Parliament Square called Panepistimiou and Stadiou streets. A popular market for tourists is the flea market in Monastiraki.
Tipping
In restaurants a service charge is normally included in the bill and while a tip is not expected (as it is in North America), it is always appreciated and should be left if the service has been good.
Taxi drivers normally expect you to round up the fare, while bellhops who help you with your luggage to your hotel room or stewards on ferries who take you to your cabin normally expect a small gratuity of between €1 and €3.
Water
Visitors should always be careful of the water in remote areas and in most of the islands (especially in the Cyclades). Tap water in Athens and the major cities of Greece is drinkable.
Electricity
The power supply in Greece is 220 V AC at 50 Hz. You may require an adapter for the round two-pin sockets used in Greece.
Currency
The currency is the Euro.
Banking
Banking hours: Each bank has its own banking hours but if you do your banking in the mornings, all of them are certain to be open from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Credit cards: Most major credit cards are recognized and accepted in most hotels, shops, travel and car rental agencies and restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are accepted.
Long distance calls
Telephone calls from your hotel to Canada can be very expensive and service charges are high.
Prepaid calling cards are available for purchase at France Télécom agencies, the Post Office, the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau, tobacconists, newspaper kiosks and metro stations.
To call Canada, dial 001 and then the number.
Language
The predominant language in Greece is Modern Greek. English and French are also used as well as, to a lesser degree.
Time zone
UTC/GMT +2 hours
Day light savings time UTC/GMT +3 hours
Emergency
You can ask for a doctor or a dentist through your hotel. Keep all your receipts.
Visitors requiring urgent medical care should go to the nearest hospital emergency room (airports and many train stations also have medical teams and first aid facilities).
Getting around
Sightseeing
Air Canada Vacations offers a huge selection of day tours and activities in Athens that you can easily add to your shopping cart when you book. Enjoy the Athens Hop-on Hop-off Tour; or the Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner Show.
Rental car
Air Canada Vacations offers convenient short-term and long-term car rentals throughout Europe.
Taxi
Greek taxis are very cheap by European standards. All licensed taxis are equipped with metres (the fare is charged per km) and display a card detailing the latest valid tariffs and surcharges. In certain tourist areas, you may be asked to pay a standard rate for a ride to a specific destination, so before boarding a taxi make sure to seek information from another source on the exact fare of the journey.
Buses
KTEL is the name of the Greek inter-city bus system that offers comfortable seats and luggage storage.
Metro
The metro system in Greece is called Attiko Metro. It consists of three lines - Line 1 (the old Athens-Piraeus electric rail service known as ISAP), Line 2 (underground) and Line 3
(also underground) - which cover a considerable part of the Attica region. New extensions reaching other parts of the city are expected in the future. Route maps are displayed in every metro station.
Tram
The tram network connects the centre of Athens (Syntagma Square) to the southern (coastal) suburbs. Boasting state-of-the-art technology and modern vehicle design, it serves the following routes:
• Athens-Glyfada, running through Nea Smyrni, Paleo Faliro, Alimos and Helliniko
• Athens-Peace & Friendship Stadium (Neo Faliro), running through Nea Smyrni and Paleo Faliro and from there branching out along the coastal avenue
• Glyfada-Peace & Friendship Stadium via the coastal avenue and the Faliriko Delta
Sea travel
Greece boasts a particularly extensive coastal transportation network serving all the Greek islands, the majority of the coastal destinations of mainland Greece and certain international ports. The Greek fleet consists of all kinds of vessels (passenger ships, ferry boats, hydrofoils, etc.) that operate on domestic and international routes and has undergone major refurbishments, thus ensuring travellers speedy, reliable and enjoyable travel.
Your departure
Hotel checkout
Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property, but generally you must vacate the room by 11 a.m.
Duty-free exemptions
Please refer to the Canada Border Services Agency for up-to-date information on personal exemptions.
Airport check-in
Please present yourself at the airport counter or self-service kiosks of the airline indicated on your e-ticket. Web check-in and mobile check-in are also available.
Please refer to Air Canada for recommended check-in times and more details.
Customer care
For any inquiries regarding your travel plans, please contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.