By Andrew Sayles
Introduction
Find the best things to do in Athens with this 2 days in Athens itinerary...
DAY 1
For your first day, you'll head to the Acropoli metro station to put yourself within...
DAY 1 - STOP 1
The first Acropolis Museum was built in 1874 and was located on the Acropolis itself...
DAY 1 - STOP 2
The Acropolis is the name for the ancient citadel built on the hilltop that marks...
DAY 1 - STOP 3
Your first stop on your walk up the Acropolis is the Theatre of Dionysus, an...
DAY 1 - STOP 4
Continuing up the Acropolis, you'll next reach the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Unlike the Theatre...
DAY 1 - STOP 5
Next on your walk, you'll find the famous Temple of Athena Nike. Athena was the...
DAY 1 - STOP 6
Just beside the Temple of Athena Nike, you'll find the Propylaea. This European landmark served...
DAY 1 - STOP 7
After passing the Propylaea, brace yourself for one of the most famous attractions in the...
DAY 1 - STOP 8
Beyond the Parthenon, there is still one more major monument to see on your trip...
DAY 1 - STOP 9
After the Erechtheion, it will be time to drop down from the Acropolis to get...
DAY 1 - STOP 10
Every ancient Greek city-state had an agora (similar to a public square) that served as...
DAY 1 - STOP 11
After exiting the Roman Agora, you'll make your way along Adrianou Street to the Ancient...
DAY 1 - STOP 12
Next to the Ancient Agora is Areopagus Hill, offering one more chance for a stunning...
DAY 2
With many of the Athens bucket list places now covered, your second day will take...
DAY 2 - STOP 1
Just a five-minute walk from the Acropoli metro stop, you'll discover The Temple of Olympian...
DAY 2 - STOP 2
Next on the itinerary, you'll visit the nearby Panathenaic Stadium. Both ancient and modern, it's...
DAY 2 - STOP 3
After leaving Panathenaic Stadium, you'll make your way toward Syntagma Square by way of the...
DAY 2 - STOP 4
Passing the modern Greek Parliament building on your way out of the National Garden, you'll...
DAY 2 - STOP 5
From Syntagma Square, it's about a ten-minute walk to Monastiraki Square. Along the way, you'll...
DAY 2 - STOP 6
After shopping or picking up souvenirs for people back home at the flea market, it...
DAY 2 - STOP 7
The National Archaeological Museum is the next stop on this 2 day Athens itinerary. It's...
DAY 2 - STOP 8
To celebrate your near completion of this itinerary, treat yourself to dinner at a traditional...
DAY 2 - STOP 9
The last stop, Mount Lycabettus, is the highest point in the city centre. Chances are...
Conclusion
One of the unique characteristics of Athens is that most of its top attractions can...
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