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A Week in Athens: Unveiling the Ancient Wonders

Sabrina Aledda

Sabrina Aledda

9 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Athens and immerse yourself in its rich history and captivating landmarks. Discover ancient temples, archaeological sites, and hidden gems that will leave you in awe.

Trip to Athens

Day 1
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$46

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$ 3

Hotel Adrian

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Ciel Acro Espresso Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Horologion of Andronikos Cyrrhestes
Ancient octagonal tower used as a weather station with sundials & a wind vane, plus a water clock.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Gate of Athena Archegetis
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Ancient Agora of Athens
Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
26 - 32 min

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Holy Monastery of Daphni
Byzantine monastery built in the 11th century, known for its array of mosaics with gold backgrounds.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
27 - 33 min

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Odeon of Agrippa
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
Day 2
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$54

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$ 3

Hotel Adrian

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Me Kolonaki
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
3 - 4 min

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Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle
Unassuming ruins of a site where ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle was thought to have taught.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
12 - 15 min

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Kerameikos Archaeological Site
Extensive ruins of ancient Athens' largest cemetery & a museum with finds from the tombs.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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Stoa of Attalos
Rebuilt ancient structure once a gathering place & market, now a museum housing Athenian artifacts.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Hadrian's Library
Roman ruins of a library & cultural complex constructed in 132 CE by the emperor Hadrian.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$33

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$ 2

Hotel Adrian

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 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
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$10
9 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
21 - 32 min

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Base of the Statue of Athena Promachos
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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Ancient Temple of Athena
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
11 - 14 min

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Presidential Palace
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Historic cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed in war, built between 1930 & 1932.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$58

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$ 4

Hotel Adrian

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Little Tree Books & Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
12 - 17 min

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Erechtheion
Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
1 - 2 min

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The Porch of the Caryatids
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
14 - 21 min

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Pnyx
Hilltop ruins where many of Athens' ancient democratic assemblies met, with city & Acropolis views.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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First Cemetery of Athens
Sculptures & elegant mausoleums mark the graves of prominent Greeks at this 1830s burial ground.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$6
26 - 32 min

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Holy Monastery of Kaisariani
Medieval monastery built over early Christian ruins & an ancient shrine to the goddess Aphrodite.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
21 - 26 min

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Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
Ancient circular monument standing on a pedestal in a small square near shops & shaded walkways.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
Day 5
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$43

Hotel Adrian

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Coffee Dive Acropolis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
13 - 20 min

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Areopagus Hill
Historic site that once served as the high court of appeal for judicial cases in ancient Greece.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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The Prison of Socrates
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Philopappos Monument
Tomb & monument ruins erected in the 2nd century, with an ancient chiseled frieze & inscription.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Philopappos Hill
Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Propylaia
Ancient principal entryway to the Acropolis, built c. 432 BCE, with white marble Doric columns.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Stoa of Eumenes ΙΙ
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Hadrian's Arch
This arch-shaped marble gateway with Corinthian columns is named for an ancient Roman emperor.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
Day 6
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$62

Hotel Adrian

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Little Tree Books & Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
12 - 18 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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$24
1 - 2 min

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Acropolis of Athens
Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$24
Day 7
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$38

Hotel Adrian

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 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
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$4
8 - 11 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
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$8
20 - 30 min

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Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Temple of Athena Nike
Ancient Ionic temple depicting goddess Athena with 4 monolithic columns & decorated marble slabs.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Areopagus
Craggy hill that was a court in classical times & site of a famed speech by Saint Paul in 51 CE.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 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.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $343 In total

Activities & Food:$332
Transport:$11