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30 lug 2021 · Day 1. Photograph the Acropolis, Soak Up the View in Kallithea, and Watch a Film at Cine Thisio. I start my first morning in Athens with a conundrum. I can’t decide which is more impressive: the view of the Acropolis I’m gawking at from the rooftop restaurant at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, or the bowl of yogurt and honey I’m devouring.
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I stayed in Athens for 8 days (9 Feb - 17 Feb, 2020) while building this itineraryand exploring the city, and packed down my absolute best experiences into thesethree days. I was lucky enough to visit Athens with not one, but TWO peoplewho’ve seen the city before, so our combined experience makes this a verycomplete itinerary. Here’s what you’ll se...
Athens is an extremely walkable city, especially when it comes to the city center. You can walk end-to-endin about 20 minutes, and a taxi ride from one side to the other costs just 4-6 EUR. My maintip would be simply to stay away from major roads, because traffic (and especially motorcycles!) canget pretty noisy. Otherwise, you can find stunning vi...
Depending on what season you visit Athens, you can get pretty cold temperatures in the Winter (though warmer than mostof Europe) or scorching hot days with full sun out. Regardless of which season you visit, you’re going to wantto pack these essentials for Athens: 1. Sunglasses and sunscreen – Whether it’s Winter or Summer, you need to be prepared ...
Day 1: Top highlights of Athens
Today we’re going to start early and be one of the first at the Acropolis, the heartof Ancient Athens. You’ll see some of the most impressive archaeological sites, dating back as far as447 BC (making it almost 2,500 years old!). After soaking in the main sights like the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion,you’ll head to the Aeropagus for some of the best up-close views of the Acropolis.Once we’ve seen the sights, we’ll head to the Acropolis Museumto learn more aboutwhat...
Day 2: Views of the Acropolis from all angles
Today there’s going to be some walking, so make sure you have good shoes on! We’re going tostart at Kerameikos Cemetery, where some of the most famousAthenians of all time were buried and the location of the city gates to Athens. Then we’llwalk around Filopappou Hill and stop at Pnyx,my favorite place for photos of the Acropolis. We’ll loop back down for lunch and popby Hadrian’s Arch on our way to the Temple of Olympian Zeuson our way to the ultra impressive Panathenaic Stadium. Our day will...
Day 3: Day trip to the Peloponnese region
Although there’s a lot more you can do in Athens, most people who visit the city tend to use it asa jumping-off point for visiting places like Santorini or Mykonosin the Cyclades, or perhaps to the ancient monasteries of Meteora. But besides those places, there are excellent day trips from Athensthat are easier to reachand can be done without feeling rushed. After looking at all our options, we opted to visit three important historical places outside of Athens:Mycenae (the former center of Gr...
The Peloponnese Region is one of the easiest and best Athens day trips, but there are a number of other options,whether you’re looking for sun and sea or more archaeology (that rhymed, didn’t mean to!).Read my post on the best day trips from Athensfor the 7 bestplaces to visit from Athens and the most efficient ways reach them.
Eating is one of my favorite past times, and nowhere is this more enjoyable than in Greece. Here are my toptips for places to eat and drink for all kinds of budgets and tastes. 1. The Underdog Coffee WiFi– Excellent craft coffee in Athens, anda decent spot for breakfast, too. They also have wifi and outlets in case you need to get some work done. 2...
From the airportthe easiest thing to do is to use the metro. The metro from the airport will connect you directly with many importantstops, such as Monastiraki (the main square of Athens). There’s a decent chance wherever you’re staying has a connection to this subway line. Getting around town, you can mostly walk! Almost all the sights you’ll see ...
Athens in Summeris one of the most popular times to visit, thanks to the sunny weather. However, it’s a very popular tourist destination soif you’re booking in the high season, make sure you do so IN ADVANCE! Owing to the heat, I’d recommend opting for early summer (May or June)or late summer (September or even October) to avoid the heat. Athens in...
I aboslutely love visiting Greece, and my trip to Athens marks my thirdtrip to the country. Here are guides I’ve written from my other trips, which youmight find useful if you’ll be continuing to travel in mainland Greece! 1. Visit Meteora, Greece 2. Northern Greece 3. Zagori Greece 4. Santorini Itinerary
13 apr 2024 · Athens 3 Day Itinerary For First Time Visitors. Last Updated on: April 13, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences. With 3 days in Athens, you can see all the main sites, such as the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, and get a good experience of the Greek capital.
31 ago 2023 · Day 1: Athens. Accommodation in Athens. Day 2: Excursion to the Saronic Islands. Day 3: The Peloponnese. Day 4: Athens. 3 days in Greece – Recommended itineraries. 3 days tour in Greece to visit Athens. 3 Day Greece Holiday in Santorini. 3-day Greece itinerary to discover the island of Rhodes.
13 gen 2024 · Marvel at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Wander across the road to the Metropolitan Cathedral (literally – you can see it from your table in Cherchez La Femme). This grand cathedral is one of the most significant religious buildings in Athens and is beautiful inside and out. Guided tour of the Acropolis Museum.
6 lug 2023 · DAY ONE. Temple of Athena Nike. MORNING: Head to the heavens. Wherever you are in Athens, you’ll probably have a view of the Acropolis. Sitting high above the city on a rocky hill, this citadel was built to house the gods, dominating the skyline. So it makes sense to start your vacation here—though you need to be strategic.
17 mar 2024 · How to get to Athens. Where to stay in Athens. Where to eat in Athens. Things to do in Athens: 3 Day Itinerary. DAY 0: Welcome to Athens. DAY 1: Historical City Centre of Athens. DAY 2: Uncovering Athenian Treasures. DAY 3: Day Trip & Breathtaking Viewpoints. Alternative day trips from Athens & activities. Surprising things to know about Athens.
