10 Days in Athens: A Journey of Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights

Amanda Peebles

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Athens, Greece, exploring iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon, while indulging in delicious meals at local cafes and restaurants.

Trip to Athens

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$65

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

Directions

Vegan Street food - Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

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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$18

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$69

$ 8

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

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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$18

8 - 10 min

Directions

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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$15

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

All day coffee & liquor superstore

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$102

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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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$20

5 - 8 min

Directions

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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$20

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$108

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

14 - 21 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

4 - 6 min

Directions

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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$25

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$127

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

4 - 6 min

Directions

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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$25

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$108

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

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

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$28

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$42

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 8

$104

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 9

$103

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$24

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 10

$104

$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

13 - 20 min

Directions

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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$50

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Modern quarters in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa, plus gulf views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $987 In total

Activities & Food:$931

Transport:$56