DIY Weekend Break in Athens: 4 Days Athens Itinerary, Athens, Greece
Welcome to the oldest city in Europe! This comprehensive Athens itinerary gives you suggestions for an amazing 4 day trip to Athens and advice about how to book a DIY break.
Athens had been on my bucket list ever since I learnt about the Ancient Greeks at school and my teacher told me that I could go and see it for myself. I have included a quick whistle stop tour about Athens’ history and a snippet about its modern culture.
Our Athens itinerary is varied, fun and even has time for relaxation. It includes a wide range of activities from learning about its history to exploring hidden gems, sailing to Greek islands and getting insights from locals.
The suggestions are flexible and you can tweak it to suit your budget, preferences and interests. This is the order that we spent our time. I would suggest moving the days accordingly so that you see the Acropolis on a week day so it is less busy.
The capital city of Greece is well known for its ancient Greek relics, famous philosophers and being the birth place of democracy. Its fascinating history and incredible sights attracts millions of visitors every year. For this reason, it is very busy, especially on weekends when all the day trippers arrive. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Athens had been on my bucket list ever since I learnt about the Ancient Greeks at school and my teacher told me that I could go and see it for myself. I have included a quick whistle stop tour about Athens’ history and a snippet about its modern culture.
Our Athens itinerary is varied, fun and even has time for relaxation. It includes a wide range of activities from learning about its history to exploring hidden gems, sailing to Greek islands and getting insights from locals.
The suggestions are flexible and you can tweak it to suit your budget, preferences and interests. This is the order that we spent our time. I would suggest moving the days accordingly so that you see the Acropolis on a week day so it is less busy.
The capital city of Greece is well known for its ancient Greek relics, famous philosophers and being the birth place of democracy. Its fascinating history and incredible sights attracts millions of visitors every year. For this reason, it is very busy, especially on weekends when all the day trippers arrive. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: DIY Weekend Break in Athens: 4 Days Athens Itinerary
Guide Location: Greece » Athens
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Joanne Roberts
Read it on Author's Website: https://diytravelagent.blog/2024/11/07/diy-weekend-break-in-athens-4-days-athens-itinerary/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Greece » Athens
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Joanne Roberts
Read it on Author's Website: https://diytravelagent.blog/2024/11/07/diy-weekend-break-in-athens-4-days-athens-itinerary/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- the Acropolis
- Parthenon
- Syntagma
- National Archaeological Museum
- Prison of Socrates
- Pnyx Hill Monument
- Plaka Step Taverns
- Ancient Theatre
- Hadrian’s Library
- National Park
- Ancient Agora Site
- monument of the ‘Unknown Soldier’
- Tazza Syntagma
- Monastiraki
- Propylaea
- Porch of the Caryatids
- Theatre of Dionysus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- 360 Degrees Monastiraki Square
- Dr Fish Spa
- Lycabettus Hill
- Orizontes Restaurant
- Acropolis Museum
- Yoghurt Bar
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