Acropolis & the Parthenon & ancient Agora & Plaka lanes
“5 nights in Athens, Greece — Land, settle into Old Town, and ease in with an evening stroll through the historic neighbourhood.”
5 nights in Athens, Greece, mapped out day by day through Old Town — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-17 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Garden villa, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 5 days
- Budget
- €1,317
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Plaka wander
Arrive at Athens airport and transfer to the Old Town stayCheck in and drop bagsExplore the Plaka District on footDinner at a traditional taverna in Plaka - 2
Acropolis & the Parthenon
Early entry to the Acropolis to visit the ParthenonExplore the Propylaea, Erechtheion and Temple of Athena NikeLunch break at a cafe below the hillVisit the Acropolis Museum in the afternoonEvening drinks with an Acropolis view - 3
Ancient Agora & Plaka lanes
Morning visit to the Ancient AgoraSee the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos museumWalk up to the Roman Agora and Tower of the WindsAfternoon shopping and coffee in the Plaka DistrictAnafiotika hillside stroll at dusk - 4
Philopappos Hill & sunset views
Morning walk up Philopappos HillPhotograph the Parthenon from the classic viewpointPicnic lunch among the pine treesExplore the pedestrian Dionysiou Areopagitou promenadeReturn to Philopappos Hill for sunset over the city - 5
Panathenaic Stadium & National Garden
Visit the Panathenaic Stadium and run the marble trackWalk through the National GardenSee the Zappeion and Temple of Olympian ZeusLunch in the Pangrati or Syntagma areaSunset in Monastiraki with rooftop dinner - 6
Departure
Leisurely breakfast in PlakaLast-minute souvenir shoppingCheck out and transfer to Athens airportReturn flight to AMS
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Arrival & Plaka wander
Land, settle into Old Town, and ease in with an evening stroll through the historic neighbourhood. Arrive at Athens airport and transfer to the Old Town stay and Check in and drop bags.
- Flights
- €627
- Stay
- €690
- Per night
- €263
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Acropolis & the Parthenon
An early ascent of the Acropolis to see the Parthenon before the crowds, then the museum below. Early entry to the Acropolis to visit the Parthenon and Explore the Propylaea, Erechtheion and Temple of Athena Nike.
Ancient Agora & Plaka lanes
Trace classical Athens through the Ancient Agora, then lose yourself in Plaka's backstreets. Morning visit to the Ancient Agora and See the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos museum.
Philopappos Hill & sunset views
A relaxed day of green hills and panoramic city views crowned by a Philopappos sunset. Morning walk up Philopappos Hill and Photograph the Parthenon from the classic viewpoint.
Panathenaic Stadium & National Garden
Visit the marble stadium of the first modern Olympics, then unwind in central Athens. Visit the Panathenaic Stadium and run the marble track and Walk through the National Garden.
Departure
A final Plaka breakfast before heading to the airport. Leisurely breakfast in Plaka and Last-minute souvenir shopping.
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