2 Days in Athens Itinerary - Best Things to Do in Athens Visual Story

By Andrew Sayles

Introduction

2 Days in Athens Itinerary - Best Things to Do in Athens Visual Story

Find the best things to do in Athens with this 2 days in Athens itinerary...

DAY 1

Archaeology and History

For your first day, you'll head to the Acropoli metro station to put yourself within...

DAY 1 - STOP 1

Acropolis Museum

The first Acropolis Museum was built in 1874 and was located on the Acropolis itself...

DAY 1 - STOP 2

The Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis is the name for the ancient citadel built on the hilltop that marks...

DAY 1 - STOP 3

The Theatre of Dionysus

Your first stop on your walk up the Acropolis is the Theatre of Dionysus, an...

DAY 1 - STOP 4

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Continuing up the Acropolis, you'll next reach the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Unlike the Theatre...

DAY 1 - STOP 5

Temple of Athena Nike

Next on your walk, you'll find the famous Temple of Athena Nike. Athena was the...

DAY 1 - STOP 6

Propylaea

Just beside the Temple of Athena Nike, you'll find the Propylaea. This European landmark served...

DAY 1 - STOP 7

Parthenon

After passing the Propylaea, brace yourself for one of the most famous attractions in the...

DAY 1 - STOP 8

Erechtheion

Beyond the Parthenon, there is still one more major monument to see on your trip...

DAY 1 - STOP 9

Plaka and Anafiotika

After the Erechtheion, it will be time to drop down from the Acropolis to get...

DAY 1 - STOP 10

The Roman Agora

Every ancient Greek city-state had an agora (similar to a public square) that served as...

DAY 1 - STOP 11

The Ancient Agora of Athens

After exiting the Roman Agora, you'll make your way along Adrianou Street to the Ancient...

DAY 1 - STOP 12

Areopagus Hill

Next to the Ancient Agora is Areopagus Hill, offering one more chance for a stunning...

DAY 2

Modern and Contemporary Athens

With many of the Athens bucket list places now covered, your second day will take...

DAY 2 - STOP 1

Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch

Just a five-minute walk from the Acropoli metro stop, you'll discover The Temple of Olympian...

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DAY 2 - STOP 2

Panathenaic Stadium

Next on the itinerary, you'll visit the nearby Panathenaic Stadium. Both ancient and modern, it's...

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DAY 2 - STOP 3

National Garden and Zappeion Hall

After leaving Panathenaic Stadium, you'll make your way toward Syntagma Square by way of the...

DAY 2 - STOP 4

Syntagma Square

Passing the modern Greek Parliament building on your way out of the National Garden, you'll...

DAY 2 - STOP 5

Monastiraki Square and Monastiraki Flea Market

From Syntagma Square, it's about a ten-minute walk to Monastiraki Square. Along the way, you'll...

DAY 2 - STOP 6

Psyri

After shopping or picking up souvenirs for people back home at the flea market, it...

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DAY 2 - STOP 7

National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum is the next stop on this 2 day Athens itinerary. It's...

DAY 2 - STOP 8

Atitamos Resaurant

To celebrate your near completion of this itinerary, treat yourself to dinner at a traditional...

DAY 2 - STOP 9

Mount Lycabettus

The last stop, Mount Lycabettus, is the highest point in the city centre. Chances are...

Conclusion

In Summary

One of the unique characteristics of Athens is that most of its top attractions can...

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