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A 9-Day Adventure in Athens: Exploring History, Culture, and Delicious Food

Lee Halevi

Lee Halevi

16 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through Athens, Greece, as you immerse yourself in the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon to hidden gems like the Varvakios Markets and Little Kook, this itinerary is packed with exciting experiences that will leave you craving for more. Join us as we uncover the secrets of Athens, one day at a time!

Trip to Athens

Day 1
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$388

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Hard Rock Cafe Athens
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$104
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Square
Public plaza surrounded by restaurants & rooftop bars, home to a centuries-old Byzantine church.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Central Athens "Varvakios" Markets
Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Little Kook
Popular, fairytale-inspired cafe offering sweet & savory crêpes & other treats amid whimsical decor.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Ακορντεόν - Akordeon restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$132
Po' Boys
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$152
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
+

$378

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$ 11

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Locomotiva
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$80
7 - 9 min

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National Archaeological Museum
Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$90
4 - 6 min

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Monastiraki Flea Market
Warren of eclectic outlets selling eclectic gear from souvenirs to furniture, food & army surplus.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Barrett
All day coffee & liquor superstore
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
Naanwich Indian Street Food
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
+

$404

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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L Amiral Athens
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$68
16 - 23 min

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Acropolis of Athens
Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Monastiraki
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Naanwich Indian Street Food
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
The James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$132
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$436

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$ 11

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Cafe & Restaurant at Acropolis Museum (Καφέ & Εστιατόριο Μουσείου Ακρόπολης)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$92
13 - 20 min

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Parthenon
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
11 - 16 min

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Yiasemi (Γιασεμί)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$108
Lotte
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$136
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$280

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$ 11

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Warehouse_edge
Right next to SNFCC you will find us in a sunny all day venue with courtyards, serving 100 wines inspired by the New World, food, speciality coffee and drinks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$92
6 - 9 min

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Modern cultural hub with a national library, opera house, theater & surrounding park.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Ψαρομεζέδες "Αντωνία"
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$92
Λευτέρης
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
+

$395

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$ 27

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Malt
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
8 - 10 min

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Allou! Fun Park
Whimsical amusement park with rides & games for multiple age ranges, plus concessions.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
5 - 6 min

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Το Δραμι
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$92
Qahwa Coffee Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$152
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$312

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$ 11

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
24 - 35 min

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Καρτούτσο
Παραδοσιακή ελληνική ταβέρνα με εκλεκτούς χειροποίητους μεζέδες στην καρδιά του Παλαιού Φαλήρου απο το 1998
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
9 - 11 min

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Stavros Niarchos Park
Expansive green space next to a cultural center with landscaped walking paths & a playground.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Athens National Garden
Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Avocado
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$136
Shiraki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$480

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$ 11

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Moma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$100
14 - 17 min

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Ancient Agora of Athens
Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$50
10 - 15 min

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Panathenaic Stadium
Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & tours.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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Colibri
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$148
Ροζ Πάνθηρας
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$132
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 9
+

$417

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$ 11

Monastiraki Place

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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ARCADIA authentic greek traditional restaurant
Arcadia authentic greek traditional restaurant is located in the area of the Acropolis Museum on Makrigianni pedestrian and offers Greek cuisine.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
8 - 12 min

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Acropolis Museum
Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$75
7 - 10 min

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Temple of Olympian Zeus
Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
4 - 6 min

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Veganaki
Vegan Street food - Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$112
Joshua Tree
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$128
Monastiraki Place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $3580 In total

Activities & Food:$3490
Transport:$90