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A Week in Athens: Exploring Ancient Wonders and Modern Delights

Hodnatour Dz

4 Nov 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Athens, Greece, as you discover iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and delve into the city's vibrant culture and history. Join us on this 6-day itinerary filled with awe-inspiring sights, delicious cuisine, and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Athens

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$42

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$ 2

Lycabettus Hill Funicular

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Tzisdarakis Mosque (Museum of Modern Greek Culture)

Domed Ottoman-era mosque building from 1759, now an annex of the Museum of Greek Folk Art.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Little Kook

Popular, fairytale-inspired cafe offering sweet & savory crêpes & other treats amid whimsical decor.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Areopagus Hill

Historic site that once served as the high court of appeal for judicial cases in ancient Greece.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos

Cemetery containing ancient graves, ruins & an intimate museum with archaeological relics.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 2

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$42

Areopagus

Craggy hill that was a court in classical times & site of a famed speech by Saint Paul in 51 CE.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

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

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Museum of Illusions Athens

Interactive, trick-of-the-eye rooms like a vortex tunnel & upside-down room, popular for selfies.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Central Athens "Varvakios" Markets

Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas

Small museum on Ancient Greek technology, with reconstructed, interactive machines & guided tours.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

19 - 28 min

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Directions

Mount Lycabettus

This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$6

Day 3

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$53

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$ 2

Philopappos Hill

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Acropolis of Athens

Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Gate of Athena Archegetis

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$6

11 - 14 min

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Directions

National Archaeological Museum

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$23

Day 4

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$45

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Theatre of Dionysus

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Acropolis Museum

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$16

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Hadrian's Arch

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

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$6

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Zappeion Garden

Pathways, statues & a fountain in a tree-filled park sitting in front of the 1880s Zappeio Hall.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$29

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$ 2

War Museum Athens

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Panathenaic Stadium

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Athens National Garden

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Philopappos Monument

Tomb & monument ruins erected in the 2nd century, with an ancient chiseled frieze & inscription.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

Day 6

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$44

Benaki Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

23 - 34 min

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Directions

Parthenon

Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $257 In total

Activities & Food:$253

Transport:$4