π¬π· Greece | 2-Day Athens Travel Guide ποΈβ¨
Athens is a perfect city for urban exploring β its neighborhoods are compact and vibrant, ideal for solo travelers who love to walk and discover. I spent two amazing days here with my travel buddy, and it was truly fulfilling! ποΈ 1. Acropolis Tickets Buy your tickets online a day or a few days in advance! The on-site queues can be endless, especially on sunny days βοΈ. Get the Acropolis & Slopes combo for β¬30 β thatβs all you need. ποΈ 2. Panathenaic Stadium (Olympic Site) You can buy tickets on-site β itβs not too crowded. π UK students: Donβt forget your student ID for a 50% discount (β¬5)! This is where the first modern Olympics were held. It may be smaller than todayβs stadiums, but itβs absolutely impressive! π½οΈ 3. Food Recommendations π₯ Stani β Century-old yogurt shop Great for brunch before visiting the Acropolis. We tried: Cow yogurt / Sheep yogurt with walnut & honey π― Rice pudding & bread Canβt handle sour yogurt? Go for cow yogurt. Sheep yogurt is tangier but balanced perfectly with honey and walnuts β highly recommended! π₯ Fresko Greek Yogurt Located at the foot of the Acropolis β a popular chain. It was okay, similar to yogurt in the UK, and takeaway only. Iβd still recommend Stani over this. π₯ Atitamos β Authentic Greek cuisine Three of us ate for just over β¬50. Four generous dishes β very filling! β Must-order: Greek salad & moussaka (eggplant lasagna). The shrimp was also full of flavor! π³ Ashui Breakfast For those craving Chinese food while abroad! π This spot stands out even in Europe. We had: A basket of soup dumplings A meat bun Soy milk & a tea egg All for just over β¬5! Tasted just like home β please open in the UK soon! π¬π· 4. Changing of the Guard @ Syntagma Square Held daily, but the most elaborate ceremony is on Sunday around 11 AM. The square gets packed β arrive 10β15 minutes early. β οΈ Donβt stand right in the middle β police will move you to the sides. Itβs crowded but totally worth it! π 5. Transport & Accommodation From the airport: Take Bus X95 (easy to find) β Syntagma Square, β¬5.50, ~1 hour. To the airport: I took the metro (β¬9), but not all trains go to the airport β I had to wait 20 mins mid-route. β Bus is more reliable. π Accommodation: I stayed at Bedbox Hostel β a 10-min walk from Syntagma Square. Great for solo travelers: clean, friendly staff, and free luggage storage after checkout. #GreeceTravel #Athens #TravelGuide #SoloTravel #GreekFood #AthensTips
