🇬🇷 Ultimate 2-Day Athens Travel Guide ✨
Athens, Greece – the cradle of European civilization! A must-visit on any European trip 🏛️❤️. 🗺️ Itinerary DAY 1 1️⃣ Temple of Hephaestus – Visible from the Acropolis overlook. 2️⃣ Ancient Agora of Athens – The heart of ancient public life. 3️⃣ Acropolis – 🎫 Book in advance! Includes: Parthenon Erechtheion Odeon of Herodes Atticus Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike 4️⃣ Acropolis Museum – Houses most Acropolis artifacts 🏺. stunning modern design! 5️⃣ Philopappos Hill – Go at sunset! Golden light over the temples 🌅. Best photo spots: Pnyx Monument Filopappou Viewing Podium DAY 2 1️⃣ Old Town City Walk – Explore Plaka & Monastiraki 🏮. 2️⃣ Panathenaic Stadium – 🏟️ First modern Olympic venue! 3️⃣ National Garden of Athens – Relaxing green oasis 🌿. 4️⃣ Syntagma Square – Watch the changing of the guard (hourly) 💂. 5️⃣ Academy of Athens – Neoclassical architecture 🏛️. 6️⃣ Lycabettus Hill (Wolf Hill) – Breathtaking night view of Athens 🌃. 🎫 Tickets The Athens combo ticket is no longer available ❌. Focus on the best: Acropolis: €30 – Student ID must match passport nationality. Book 2 weeks early! Acropolis Museum: €20 (Student €10) Panathenaic Stadium: €10 (Student €5) Ancient Agora: €20 – Large site, partially visible from Acropolis. Skip ❌: Temple of Hephaestus / Roman Agora / Hadrian’s Library – View from outside. Temple of Olympian Zeus – Only a few columns left. 🚌 Transportation Most attractions are within walking distance. For longer trips: Use public transport (bus, metro, tram) – Buy tickets at metro kiosks. Airport to city: Metro airport line – €9. 🥘 Food Recommendations Athens is a food heaven! 😋 Near Acropolis Museum: ARCADIA RESTAURANT ⭐ 4.7/5 – €15-25 LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant ⭐ 4.7/5 – €20-30 Old Town (Plaka/Monastiraki): Maiandros Restaurant ⭐ 4.6/5 – €10-20 A Little Taste of Home Restaurant ⭐ 4.8/5 – €15-20 Near Syntagma Square: Athena's Cook ⭐ 4.7/5 – €10-20 (Da Cha Fan) ⭐ 4.6/5 – €10-15 #Greece #Athens #GreekTravel #Acropolis #EuropeTravel #WorldHeritage 🏛️✈️🌍