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A Journey Through Ancient Athens

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5 Oct 2023

Experience the wonders of Athens in this 4-day itinerary, exploring iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon, indulging in delicious Greek cuisine, and immersing yourself in the city's rich history and culture.

Day 1
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$352

Athenas

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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Athenas
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Little Tree Books & Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$32
2 - 3 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
$100
13 - 20 min

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Parthenon
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$100
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Yiasemi (Γιασεμί)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
Yiasemi (Γιασεμί)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
Athenas
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$108

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$ 16

Athenas

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Athenas
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Six D.O.G.S
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
$36
16 - 20 min

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Little Kook
Popular, fairytale-inspired cafe offering sweet & savory crêpes & other treats amid whimsical decor.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Modern cultural hub with a national library, opera house, theater & surrounding park.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Stavros Niarchos Park
Expansive green space next to a cultural center with landscaped walking paths & a playground.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Burger 29
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$24
Ψαρομεζέδες "Αντωνία"
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Athenas
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$299

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$ 6

Athenas

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Athenas
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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FLAT WHITE artisan café
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
$40
12 - 17 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
8 - 12 min

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Panathenaic Stadium
Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & tours.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$50
11 - 16 min

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Athens National Garden
Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Veganaki
Vegan Street food - Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$60
10 - 15 min

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Hadrian's Arch
This arch-shaped marble gateway with Corinthian columns is named for an ancient Roman emperor.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$25
5 - 8 min

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Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)
The remains of this agora built by the Romans from 19-11 B.C. include columns & an octagonal tower.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$50
The James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44
Athenas
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$252

Athenas

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 22 min

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Athenas
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Lukumades (Lukumaδes)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$32
3 - 4 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
$50
19 - 28 min

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Temple of Hephaestus
Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$40
6 - 9 min

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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$50
1 - 2 min

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Coffee Dive Acropolis
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
Takis Bakery (Αρτοποιότης ο Τάκης)
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44
Athenas
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1033 In total

Activities & Food:$1011
Transport:$22