DAY 1
Why visit
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Greece's most iconic national treasure
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Photo: Titanas
Why visit
- Best known example of Greek agora
- Ancient Athens' commercial and administrative center
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Photo: PromptGuides.com
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Photo: reinholdbehringer
Take a walk to Ermou Street
Why visit
- Best known shopping street of Athens
- Great buildings along the way
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Photo: flubberwinkle
Why visit
- The heart of Athens
- Archaelogical finds inside the metro station
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Photo: namealus
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Photo: BrotherMagneto
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Photo: [Dicky]
DAY 2
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Photo: quillons
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Photo: PromptGuides.com
Take a walk to Filoppapos Hill
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Photo: archer10
Why visit
- One of the most attractive districts of Athens
- Charming alleyways and pedestrian streets
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Photo: Dan..
DAY 3
Why visit
- Beautifully presented ancient artifacts
- Modern, stylish architecture
- Great view from the top floor
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Photo: Visit Greece
Why visit
- Magnificient Greek columns
- Awe-inspiring architecture
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Photo: namealus
Take a walk to Zappeion Gardens
Why visit
- Perfect for a refreshing walk
- Remarkable building called Zappeion
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Photo: Josep Toledo
Why visit
- Beautiful marble stadium
- Venue of the first modern Olympic games
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Photo: n.macca
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Photo: LoopZilla
DAY 4
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Photo: jen and joe
Why visit
- Widest collection of ancient Greek art
- Largest Greek museum
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Photo: *clairity*
Take a walk to Benaki Museum
Why visit
- Eclectic and unique art collection
- Great insight into Greek culture
- Amazing view from the top floor café
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Photo: Powwow
Take the funicular to the top of Lykavittos Hill - 60’ in all
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Photo: archer10
DAY 5
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Photo: Tim Norvell