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A Week in Athens: Exploring Ancient Wonders

Arq. Adriana Israel

8 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through Athens, Greece, and discover the magnificent Acropolis, ancient ruins, and delightful culinary experiences.

Trip to Athens

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$34

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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$25

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Yiasemi (Γιασεμί)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$9

Day 2

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$29

National Archaeological Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$23

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Μπούκα

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

Day 3

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$43

Erechtheion

Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$15

8 - 12 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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Directions

The James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 4

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$34

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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$25

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Little Tree Books & Coffee

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$9

Day 5

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$33

Theatre of Dionysus

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

15 - 22 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.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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Crust

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

Day 6

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$31

Acropolis Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

15 - 22 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.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Coffee Dive Acropolis

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Day 7

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$28

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$ 2

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

6 - 8 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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Veganaki

Vegan Street food - Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$8

Day 8

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$35

Temple of Hephaestus

Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

19 - 28 min

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Directions

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Takis Bakery (Αρτοποιότης ο Τάκης)

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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $267 In total

Activities & Food:$265

Transport:$2