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Plan a Trip to Athens
The Acropolis, ancient ruins, and buzzing tavernas
Athens layers 2,500 years under one sky — the Acropolis crowning the city, ancient agoras, and lively neighborhoods of rooftop bars and tavernas. The launchpad for the islands.
BEST TIME
April–June and September–October
TYPICAL BUDGET
$800–$1,700 per person for a long weekend
Top things to do in Athens
- The Acropolis and Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
- Ancient Agora and Plaka
- Rooftop dinner with Acropolis views
- Monastiraki flea market
- Day trip to Cape Sounion or Delphi
A sample Athens itinerary
1
Ancient Athens
Acropolis, the museum, and the Agora.
2
Neighborhoods
Plaka, Monastiraki, and a rooftop dinner.
3
Coast or oracle
Cape Sounion sunset or a Delphi day trip.
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Good to know
💡 Climb the Acropolis at opening (8am) — midday sun and crowds are intense.
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