🏛️ Exploring Ancient Athens 🏛️

Gehad Elemam

28 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the historical wonders of Athens! From the majestic Parthenon to the vibrant Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, this blog will take you on a journey like no other. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and beauty of this incredible city!

Trip to Athens

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Parthenon and Hadrian's Arch

$121

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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$96

12 - 17 min

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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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$25

Day 2Delightful Discoveries at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and Little Kook

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 3Serene Strolls at Stavros Niarchos Park and Technopolis City of Athens

$25

$ 6

Expansive green space next to a cultural center with landscaped walking paths & a playground.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

Day 4Thrills and Laughter at Allou! Fun Park

$75

Whimsical amusement park with rides & games for multiple age ranges, plus concessions.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

Day 5Roman Forum of Athens and the Majestic Acropolis

$144

The remains of this agora built by the Romans from 19-11 B.C. include columns & an octagonal tower.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$48

17 - 26 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$96

Day 6Mesmerizing Performances at Odeon of Herodes Atticus and Ancient Agora

$98

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$50

16 - 24 min

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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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$48

Day 7Temple of Hephaestus, Philopappos Hill, and Panathenaic Stadium

$88

$ 6

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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$40

23 - 34 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$48

Day 8A Fascinating Journey through the National Archaeological Museum

$88

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

Day 9Nature Retreat at Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park and Acropolis Museum

$64

$ 6

Urban park with olive groves & trails around a series of lakes, plus cafes & a small stone church.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$64

Day 10Tranquility in Athens National Garden and the Mighty Temple of Olympian Zeus

$28

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$28

Budget breakdown: $753 In total

Activities & Food:$731

Transport:$22