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Spending 2 days in Athens and wondering what to add to your itinerary? You’re in the right place! A fascinating city, filled with ancient ruins and historic monuments. It’s a great place to visit on a short break, with many of its main attractions located close together in the city center.

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Day 1

MORNING - Breakfast in The Acropolis Museum Restaurant -Tour the museum - Go to the Acropolis - Tour Plaka AFTERNOON - The Temple of Olympian Zeus - Hadrian’s Arch - Panathenaic Stadium - The National Garden EVENING - Visit a rooftop bar Learn More

Day 2

MORNING - Kerameikos; ancient cemetery - The Ancient Agora - The Roman Agora - Monastiraki Square AFTERNOON - Stroll along Ermou - Syntagma Square/ Changing of the guards - The parliament / Royal Palace - National Archaeological Museum EVENING - Walk up Lycabettus Hill Find Out More

Are 2 Days Enough?

Athens is packed with interesting things to see and it would be very easy to spend 4 days in the city and still not quite see everything! But this guide takes in the major sights and combines history with just enough contemporary life to get a feel for the culture and its people. Details Here

Where to stay?

Budget: Bedbox Hostel – affordable prices and a great, central location. Mid Range: The Elia Ermou Athens Hotel boasts an à la carte restaurant with great views of the site. Luxury: The Grande Bretagne on Syntagma Square. Full Guide

Final Thoughts

This itinerary was designed to help you see the very best of Athens in two days. We hope that you enjoy every moment of your visit to Greece’s enchanting capital city. Discover More

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