🇬🇷 One and a Half Days in Athens is Enough (With Itinerary) 🏛️⏳

Honestly, two days max is plenty — save more time for Zakynthos! Unless you’re super into history and culture — then even five days might not be enough 😉. When I first came to Europe, I loved museums and ruins, but now I prefer a more relaxed pace with more nature and scenic views. 🗓️ Athens 1.5-Day Itinerary ⏰ When: January (low season) ✈️ Transport: Ryanair – 3 hrs from Rome 🛫 (my go-to budget airline!) 🏠 Accommodation: Bedbox Hostel – €15/night in a 6-bed dorm 🧩 Day 1 – Full Day Morning 1️⃣ Stoa of Attalos 👍 – A hidden gem! Less crowded, beautiful & photogenic 📸 2️⃣ National Garden – A peaceful green escape 🌿 3️⃣ Syntagma Square – Watch the changing of the guard ceremony 🇬🇷 Afternoon 4️⃣ Acropolis 🏛️ – A must-see! The heart of ancient Athens 5️⃣ Temple of Olympian Zeus & Hadrian’s Arch – Quick stop/view from outside Evening 6️⃣ Acropolis Museum – Allow 2 hours 🕰️ 7️⃣ Monastiraki Square & Tower of the Winds – Connected to Aiolou Street (Jay Chou photo spot!). Great view of the Acropolis at night 🌃 🧩 Day 2 – Half Day 1️⃣ Panathenaic Stadium – Host of the first modern Olympics 🏟️ 2️⃣ Temple of Hephaestus – Gorgeous white temple + tasty apple pie nearby 🥧 3️⃣ Lycabettus Hill – Known for blue Orthodox church photos (better at night, but I skipped) 4️⃣ Philopappos Hill – Stunning night view over the Acropolis 🌙 📝 Note: I traveled with a sprained ankle, so I took it easy — special thanks to VV for some photo credits and tips! #EuropeTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #Athens #AthensGuide #OneDayInAthens #Greece #GreekMythology