Which one to choose in Athens
Two churches in Athens. Daphni Monastery has 1 ticket or tour to book; Kaisariani Monastery has 1 ticket or tour to book. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Athens, Greece
Entry is free, which is unusual for a Greek UNESCO site, and there is no ticket office; a guard opens the church on the days it is available. The monastery sits in the suburb of Chaidari, eleven kilometres northwest of central Athens on the old Sacred Way to Eleusis, and is reached by city bus or a short taxi ride.
Athens, Greece
The Monastery of Kaisariani stands in a pine forest on the slopes of Mount Hymettus, about five kilometres east of central Athens, and a small admission is charged; the monastery is closed on Mondays. It is one of the most peaceful places near Athens, and it is a popular spot for walks and picnics. Visitors can reach it by bus 224 from the city centre to the suburb of Kaisariani, followed by a walk uphill of about half an hour, or by taxi.
| Daphni Monastery | Kaisariani Monastery | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Monastery & Abbey | Monastery & Abbey |
| Opened | 1100 | 1001 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | 1 | 1 |
| Official website | yes | — |