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21 Fun Activities in Athens to Enjoy Over a 2-Day Vacation

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21 Fun Activities in Athens to Enjoy Over a 2-Day Vacation

Introduction - Planning a vacation to Athens and wondering what to do? Check out these things to do in Athens that will...

 
 

Propylaea

Activity 1 - Just beside the Temple of Athena Nike, you'll find the Propylaea. This European landmark served as the grand entryway to...

 
 

Mount Lycabettus

Activity 2 - The last stop, Mount Lycabettus, is the highest point in the city centre. Chances are you've been looking at it...

 
 
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Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch

Activity 3 - Just a five-minute walk from the Acropoli metro stop, you'll discover The Temple of Olympian Zeus (or the Olympieion). At...

 
 

The Theatre of Dionysus

Activity 4 - Your first stop on your walk up the Acropolis is the Theatre of Dionysus, an open-air tribute to the Greek...

 
 

Plaka and Anafiotika

Activity 5 - After the Erechtheion, it will be time to drop down from the Acropolis to get a late lunch. Greek food...

 
 

Acropolis Museum

Activity 6 - The first Acropolis Museum was built in 1874 and was located on the Acropolis itself. It housed the stone sculptures...

 
 

Erechtheion

Activity 7 - Beyond the Parthenon, there is still one more major monument to see on your trip to the Acropolis of Athens...

 
 

Syntagma Square

Activity 8 - Passing the modern Greek Parliament building on your way out of the National Garden, you'll pop out into Syntagma Square...

 
 
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Psyri

Activity 9 - After shopping or picking up souvenirs for people back home at the flea market, it will be a good time...

 
 

National Archaeological Museum

Activity 10 - The National Archaeological Museum is the next stop on this 2 day Athens itinerary. It's about a twenty-five-minute walk from...

 
 

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