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🏛️ Discovering Athens: 9 Days of Ancient Marvels and Cultural Delights

Sana BEN ABDALLAH

25 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the ancient city of Athens, where history and culture collide. Explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon, immerse yourself in contemporary art at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, and indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of the city's cultural hotspots. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Greece!

Trip to Athens

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Athens' Hidden Gems

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$19

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$ 3

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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 - 18 min

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Directions

Hadrian's Arch

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$6

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Panathenaic Stadium

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

Day 2Tracing the Footsteps of Aristotle and Zeus

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$20

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$ 4

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle

Unassuming ruins of a site where ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle was thought to have taught.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

7 - 9 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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$7

Day 3Immersing in Contemporary Art and Ancient Theaters

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$25

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$ 3

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (EMST)

Noted collection of Greek & international contemporary art housed in a sleek-design former brewery.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 4Unleashing the Cultural Powerhouses of Athens

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$12

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$ 4

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

Day 5Ascending to the Acropolis and Paying Homage to Hephaestus

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$34

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$ 3

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

19 - 28 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

Day 6Captivating the Spirit of Ancient Greece at the Parthenon

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$24

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$ 3

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Parthenon

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

Day 7Exploring the Ancient Agora and Defying Illusions

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$24

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$ 3

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$12

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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$12

Day 8Unraveling the Treasures of Acropolis Museum and Kerameikos

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$29

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$ 4

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Acropolis Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$16

9 - 11 min

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Directions

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

Day 9Embracing Innovation at Technopolis City of Athens

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$7

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$ 3

Novotel Athenes

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Technopolis City of Athens

Set in a former gasworks, this arts & culture space now hosts concerts, exhibitions & a gas museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

Budget breakdown: $220 In total

Activities & Food:$192

Transport:$28