A Week in Athens: Exploring the Ancient City

Carlos Rodelo

21 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through Athens, Greece. Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of this ancient city as you visit iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.

Trip to Athens

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$64

Philippos Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

8 - 11 min

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Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2

$75

$ 6

Philippos Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

10 - 15 min

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Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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This funicular railway takes visitors through a tunnel to the top of Mount Lycabettus in 10 minutes.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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This arch-shaped marble gateway with Corinthian columns is named for an ancient Roman emperor.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Vegan Street food - Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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An artisan cafe with unique single origin coffee, homemade desserts, fresh lemonades and juices in a relaxing and homey atmosphere.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

Day 3

$93

Philippos Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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An artisan cafe with unique single origin coffee, homemade desserts, fresh lemonades and juices in a relaxing and homey atmosphere.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

13 - 20 min

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Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

2 - 3 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

Day 4

$144

Philippos Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

12 - 17 min

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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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$48

13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 5

$150

Philippos Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

11 - 16 min

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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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$48

12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6

$137

Philippos Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

6 - 9 min

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Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$32

3 - 4 min

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With cakes and pies to die for, old school Tsórek (tsoureki) and Simit, more varieties of bread than you would ever imagine this is a 'must-visit' place in order to reinstate what a bakery-boulangerie-bakerei should look like.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 7

$70

$ 6

Philippos Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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six d.o.g.s is an all day/all night cultural entertainment center organically combining a Club, a Bar, a Café, a Restaurant and a Garden. Open 365 days a year. Serving Lebanese Breakfast and Lunch during daytime (#badaoui), and Thai Dinner during nighttime (#DaraThai), al fresco. EST. October 2009.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

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