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5 Days in Athens: A Journey Through Ancient History

Taleeq Wafi

20 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Athens, Greece, exploring iconic landmarks like the Parthenon, Panathenaic Stadium, Benaki Museum, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this ancient city.

Trip to Athens

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$37

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$ 4

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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

10 - 12 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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$13

Day 2

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$27

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$ 3

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

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

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.

No time set

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$6

Day 3

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$50

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$ 6

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Museum of Cycladic Art

Museum featuring ancient Cycladic sculptures & artifacts, with kid-friendly activities & exhibits.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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Directions

National Archaeological Museum

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$23

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas

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

No time set

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$13

Day 4

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$13

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$ 3

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 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

15 - 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Holy Church of Saint Demetrios Loumbardiaris

Modest place of worship set against a backdrop of green hills & dating back several centuries.

No time set

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Free

Day 5

+

$40

·

$ 3

Athens Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Acropolis Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$16

Budget breakdown: $183 In total

Activities & Food:$166

Transport:$18