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Adventures in Athens

Janna Mahameed

12 Jan 2024

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the ancient wonders and vibrant culture of Athens. From exploring iconic landmarks to savoring delicious local cuisine, this blog will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Athens

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, History, and Culture

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$136

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$ 8

The Lekka Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Little Tree Books & Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

12 - 18 min

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Directions

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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$48

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Panathenaic Stadium

Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & tours.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Café @ Ίδρυμα Β&Ε Γουλανδρή

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Colibri

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Art, Museums, and Vegan Delights

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$93

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$ 3

The Lekka Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Dry

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Benaki Museum

Former family mansion of an art collector, with displays on Greek culture from prehistory onwards.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

16 - 23 min

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Directions

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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$14

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Veganaki

Vegan Street food - Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Directions

FLAT WHITE artisan café

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 3Chic Neighborhoods and Archaeological Treasures

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$146

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$ 3

The Lekka Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Me Kolonaki

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museum of Cycladic Art

Museum featuring ancient Cycladic sculptures & artifacts, with kid-friendly activities & exhibits.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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Directions

National Archaeological Museum

Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$44

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Μπούκα

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Ατίταμος

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 4Nightlife, Ancient Agora, and Cultural Center

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$80

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$ 6

The Lekka Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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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$16

8 - 11 min

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Directions

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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$24

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

Modern cultural hub with a national library, opera house, theater & surrounding park.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Burger 29

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Ψαρομεζέδες "Αντωνία"

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Budget breakdown: $474 In total

Activities & Food:$455

Transport:$19