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Discover Athens: A 4-Day Adventure

Antonio Sánchez

Antonio Sánchez

2 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the ancient city of Athens. Explore iconic landmarks, savor delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Greece.

Day 1
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$115

Central Hotel

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7 - 10 min

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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
$16
8 - 11 min

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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
$25
3 - 4 min

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Temple of Hephaestus
Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
23 - 34 min

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Philopappos Hill
Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Little Tree Books & Coffee
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$18
6 - 9 min

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Theatre of Dionysus
Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$20
6 - 9 min

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Coffee Dive Acropolis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
Day 2
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$187

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$ 3

Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Café @ Ίδρυμα Β&Ε Γουλανδρή
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
6 - 9 min

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Panathenaic Stadium
Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & tours.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
11 - 16 min

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Hadrian's Arch
This arch-shaped marble gateway with Corinthian columns is named for an ancient Roman emperor.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$13
12 - 17 min

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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
12 - 17 min

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Yiasemi (Γιασεμί)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
15 - 22 min

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Acropolis of Athens
Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$48
3 - 4 min

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Erechtheion
Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$30
8 - 12 min

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Coffee Dive Acropolis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
Day 3
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$119

Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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Wild Souls Athens
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
8 - 11 min

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Athens National Garden
Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
12 - 17 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$15
11 - 16 min

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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
$30
3 - 4 min

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Acropolis Museum
Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$32
3 - 4 min

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Lotte
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 4
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$117

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$ 6

Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Coffee Dive Acropolis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
12 - 17 min

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Parthenon
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$48
22 - 33 min

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Central Athens "Varvakios" Markets
Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Δεξαμενή ΚΟΛΩΝΑΚΙ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
5 - 8 min

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Lycabettus Hill Funicular
This funicular railway takes visitors through a tunnel to the top of Mount Lycabettus in 10 minutes.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$13
4 - 5 min

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Brunello
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22

Budget breakdown: $545 In total

Activities & Food:$537
Transport:$8