Athens from Marseille, 23 – 25 Oct: £824 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou scores 9.2 and has free cancellation
- Highs of 70–74°F with a 13–19% chance of rain
- Climb the Acropolis early, then visit the Acropolis Museum
The catch: You get two stops each way at $455 per person, above the $439 typical, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if these dates are fixed and you don't mind long connections; skip it if you'd rather wait for a better fare.
Not worth it this week: the fare is $455 per person, above the $439 typical on this route, and every option has two stops. The trip comes to $1,091 for two before you go: flights at $909 plus 2 nights at ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou at $154, with taxes and fees included. It runs Oct 23–25, 2026, on V7, and it isn't nonstop.
The total, before you go
£824 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £686 |
| ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £116 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £21 |
| The total, before you go | £824 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£343 per person, return
£686 for two, taxes and fees included · V7 · 2 stops · 21h 45m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:55 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 10:40 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 11:00 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 5:00 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| V7 | £343 | 2 stops | 21h 45m |
| FR + A3 | £417 | 2 stops | 21h 15m |
| V7 | £395 | 2 stops | 15h 15m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 03:26 CEST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Here's the math: $455 per person against a $439 typical fare for this route, based on 5 earlier checks. In the last 30 days the low was $237, found for Oct 16, so this weekend costs more than it has been. On top of that, every option we found has two stops each way. The weather does look good: highs of 70–74°F, lows of 57–60°F, overcast skies and a rain chance between 13% and 19%, with drizzle possible on Sunday. That's comfortable for walking the Acropolis and Plaka. The hotel side is strong too, with a 9.2-rated apartment at $154 for the stay. If your weekend is flexible, we'd keep an eye on later dates. If it isn't, the trip still works, just at a higher price than usual.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend for history, food and late nights. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk. Mornings go to ancient ruins and museums. Afternoons are for cafés and markets, and evenings for mezze, ouzo and rooftop bars. With only 2 nights the pace is quick, so pick one neighborhood as your base and explore on foot from there.
Weather in Athens, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 70–74°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 74 °F | 57 °F | 19% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 72 °F | 57 °F | 17% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 70 °F | 60 °F | 13% |
Where to stay in Athens
ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou is the best value and the hotel in our total: $154 for the stay ($77 a night) for a One-Bedroom Apartment in Kallithea. It scores 9.2 from 18 reviews and has free cancellation. Anthem Suites & Spa is the top rated: 9.5 from 184 reviews, at $326 for the stay ($163 a night) in Kallimarmaro, but it has no free cancellation. Bliss Luxury Apartments costs $231 for the stay ($116 a night) and scores 9 from 659 reviews. It's in Koukaki, an area of local cafés a few minutes' walk from the Acropolis Museum. If you want to be in the middle of things, Plaka / Monastiraki is the old quarter under the Acropolis, with markets and rooftop views. Psyrri is the area for street art and nightlife.
ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou
£116 for 2 nights, two guests · £58 a night
See roomsAnthem Suites & Spa
£246 for 2 nights, two guests · £123 a night
See roomsBliss Luxury Apartments
£174 for 2 nights, two guests · £88 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Athens for these dates
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Where in Athens
- Plaka / Monastiraki: The old quarter under the Acropolis, markets and rooftop views.
- Koukaki: Local cafés a few minutes' walk from the Acropolis Museum.
- Syntagma / Kolonaki: Grand hotels, shopping and the metro to the airport.
- Psyrri: Street art, mezze bars and nightlife.
- Athens Riviera (Glyfada / Vouliagmeni): Beaches and seaside hotels 30 minutes from the centre.
What to do in Athens
- Climb the Acropolis early, then head into the Acropolis Museum
- Watch the sunset from Lycabettus Hill
- Have mezze and ouzo in Psyrri
- See the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma
- Take a day trip to Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon
Also worth it
- Swim at Vouliagmeni on the Athens Riviera
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Marseille | Marseille Provence (MRS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Athens | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) |
| Flight time | 21h 45m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,027 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Athens costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £687 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou) | £116 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £272 |
| Total for two | £1,075 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Marseille to Athens
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £343 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £179 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £331 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: an ID card is enough: travellers from France enter Athens with a national ID card, no passport needed.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- An ID card is listed as enough for this trip, so bring yours or a passport
- The currency is the euro, and Athens is 1 hour ahead of Marseille
- You fly from Marseille Provence (MRS) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), 1,027 miles
- The outbound leaves 6:55 AM Friday, Oct 23, and the return lands Monday, Oct 26
- A checked bag is not in the total, at about $160 for two
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare is $455 per person, above the $439 typical, and every option has two stops. The weather and hotels are good, so if your dates are fixed it still works.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,091 for two before you go: $909 for the flights plus $154 for 2 nights at ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, is extra, and so is spending money.
Do I need a passport?
An ID card is listed as enough for this trip. Bring a valid ID card or a passport.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 70–74°F and lows of 57–60°F. Skies look overcast, and the rain chance is 13% to 19%, with drizzle possible on Sunday, Oct 25.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for the Acropolis and its museum, a sunset on Lycabettus Hill and a night of mezze in Psyrri. A day trip to Cape Sounion would be tight.
Is there a nonstop?
No. Every option we found has two stops. The V7 flight leaves at 6:55 AM on Friday, Oct 23, and the return leaves late Sunday and lands Monday, Oct 26.
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