How to Spend 2 Days in Athens, Greece: An Easy Itinerary, Athens, Greece

If you’ve ever dreamed of wandering through one of the world’s oldest cities, Athens, Greece is calling your name. This city is a treasure trove of history and culture, from the iconic Acropolis to the lively streets of Plaka. Athens has a little something for everyone.

In today’s post, I’ll share how to spend 2 days in Athens, Greece. This Athens itinerary is a little different than the majority you will see. While I love history and museums, I didn’t want to spend an entire day in museums, as many itineraries suggest. I wanted to try and see a good mix of different sites and wander at a leisurely pace.

I was also very interested in seeing the Temple of Poseidon, which is a little ways outside of Athens. With this 2-day Athens itinerary, you will be outside of Athens for a half-day, but I will also offer options if you don’t want to leave Athens for the Temple of Poseidon. So don’t worry! I’ll explain this all and then some in this post!

No trip to Athens is complete without visiting the iconic Acropolis. This ancient citadel has stood as a testament to the city’s glorious past for over two millennia. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).