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best ancient sites and elevated eateries in the capital: 2 days in athens, greece 🧿
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items as a type-a travel maximalist i always curated packed itineraries to get the best bang for my buck – especially with only 2 days to spare in athens! learn which historic hotspots are worth paying for now that the all-in-one combo ticket is no more an...
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things to do in athens 🏛️
discover the top ancient sites to explore with 2 days in athens, particularly which ones are worth buying an individual ticket for now that the combination pass is no more. following this list from the top down, work your way from psyri through plaka...
break up a day at the acropolis meeting the stray cat colonies that live around its slopes on this 1-hour airbnb tour hosted by an athenian volunteer! the funds from your ticket go towards feeding and medicating these friendly felines, and you'll be ...
Cats of Acropolis · ★4.98
after the cats of acropolis tour, head towards monastiraki square to shop around the athens flea market with countless stands selling all the leather goods, evil eye motifs, and athens merchandise you could hope for.
Monastiraki Square
one of the many athens archaeological sites you can completely see from the outside, i wouldn't recommend spending €10 on a timed ticket at this high roman imperial cultural complex housing books, lecture halls, and gardens for learning and philosoph...
Hadrian's Library
next door to hadrian's library, the grand marketplace of roman athens built in the 1st century b.c. once the older ancient agora became too crowded. i'd once again recommend saving your €10 now that each site requires its own timed ticket following t...
Roman Agora
the oldest 6th century b.c. ticketed archaeological site, this classical greek structure can largely be viewed from outside the fenced perimeter. it'll cost you €20 to tour the civic and political heart of athens where democracy was born and socrates...
Ancient Agora
a monumental 131 a.d. gateway marking the symbolic boundary between ancient athens and the new roman city; begin day 2 of sightseeing here
Arch of Hadrian
stroll through the national garden to reach this free site, a 19th-century neoclassical hall built for the first modern olympic games which now hosts cultural events and political milestones. if you plan on exploring the atrium inside, be sure to vis...
Zappeion Megaron
on the other side of the zappeion garden, the only entirely marble stadium built to originally host the panathenaic games and later the first modern olympics in 1896. similar to other sites listed above, you can skip the €10 and see the entirety from...
Panathenaic Stadium
if i had to seriously recommend skipping a site ticket it would be for this large ancient temple with the original construction project spanning nearly 700 years, since restoration continues today and the majority of the structure is completely cover...
Temple of Olympian Zeus
see the lively changing of the guard at 11:00 am on sundays complete with a military band procession and tsarouchia clogs topped with pom-poms. no tickets required.
Syntagma Square
a must-do to learn the significance of the summit before climbing the actual slopes, this is the perfect air-conditioned spot to visit during the middle of the day when it's unbearable to be outside in the summer. you'll be much more inclined to read...
Acropolis Museum
a funky colorful concept store chock full of souvenirs with quirky greek-themed sayings, i bought a beaded evil eye bracelet here!
Thiki Greece
there's hardly any informational placards around the acropolis (aka the hill that the ancient parthenon temple sits on top of), so it's in your best interest to book a guided walking tour around this staggering site to learn the significance of all t...
Acropolis, Parthenon, and Old Athens Guided Tour
where to eat in athens 🥗
everywhere i ate during my 2 days in athens – this carefully curated list hits on a range of settings from lowkey side street seats to over the top ambiance. beginning at the top of the list and working your way down follows the order in which i trie...
an eccentric, maximalist snow white and the seven dwarfs themed brunch spot to get the lay of the land at the beginning of your trip. undoubtedly touristy but the helpful staff can answer any of your initial athens questions and are extremely kid-fri...
Little Kook
cool-girl coded no res lunch spot with a limited lunch menu and local wines; sit outside to take in the street art with a plate of creamy tarama toast.
WINE IS FINE
the og authentic greek yogurt spot, the grungy location is a bit out of the way but worth the trek to try this €4 dairy delight topped with walnuts and local honey
STANI
a one michelin star masterpiece, indulge in the 15-course tasting menu with innovative preparations from quail egg with caviar to port wine duck prosciutto. at €120 that's less than $10 per dish, making this memorable meal more than worth the splurge
Herve Restaurant
buttery, laminated, and filled grab and go croissants to start the morning—i'm partial to pistachio
Overoll
a sophisticated taste of mani peninsula flavors, this homey modern hotspot is ideal for a relaxed lunch during the peak midday heat. start with the trilogy to spread on homemade bread and the traditional tsouhti pasta served since the restaurant's 20...
Mani Mani
the view over athens everyone needs to see, orizontes is your dream rooftop dinner spot frequented by two friendly felines. you must pay €13 for a round trip funicular ticket purchased on site to reach the restaurant, so plan your arrival accordingly...
Orizontes Lycabettus