Visit Athens in 2 Days
“Athens, the Eye of the Greece, Mother of Arts / And Eloquence”
As soon as you decide that Greece is your Holiday Destination !! Question in your Mind ?? How to See Athens in 2 days ? Here is the perfect itinerary for your trip !!
Athens Day 1 :
9:30 am Acropolis & Parthenon
There are two reasons to visit Acropolis early in the morning. First, you will experience less crowd and a good pleasant weather.
Athens- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Tip: Wear good Shoes as the place is sloppy and have a Loose Chips. Sunglasses and Hat are very essential. Don’t forget to bring your water bottle to keep you self-hydrate.
Acropolis
Old Temple of Athena
Parthenon
11:00 am Acropolis Museum
A place where you learn all about Greek civilization, art, and Architecture.
Acropolis Museum
Old Acropolis
Don’t forget to have a cup of tea/coffee or a Lime Juice at the museum café with a view of Acropolis.
12:30 pm Hadrian’s Arch & Temple of Olympian Zeus
Hadrian’s Arch is one of the important places in the Roman Emperor era. This Arch divide old and the new city of Athens.
Hadrian’s Arch
Temple of Olympian Zeus is made up of Marble. This unfinished temple destroyed in Earthquake. Have a clear view of Acropolis which made this place more beautiful.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
1:30 pm Panathenaic Stadium
Panathenaic Stadium is one of the most visited tourist attraction places. It is the only stadium in the world which is entirely built from Marble by Mount Pendeli.
Panathenaic Stadium
2:00 pm Zappeion & National Gardens
The national garden is in the heart of the city, where you can find plenty of shades to take a rest.
National Gardens
And inside National Gardens is the Zappioen. A beautiful architecture building, where modern Olympic Games are performed.
Zappeion
3:00 pm Parliament House and Syntagma Square
Parliament House is the heart of the city. Take a quick stop to have a look on guards wearing traditionally Pom Pom Shoes. Change of guards ceremony happens every Sunday 11:00.
Parliament House- Change of Guards
Syntagma Square is the only square of the city, which is surrounded by Hotels, Resturants, and Shops. You can sit and relax on the central fountain with the background of Parliament house and a view of Acropolis.
Syntagma Square
5:00 Plaka
A place where you sigh ( Historic Places), Eat and Shop. This place is totally enchanted with Greek culture. Plaka is the best place for Night Life in Athens.
Plaka
Athens Day 2:
9:30 am an Archaeological museum
Archaeological museum has ancient statues, pottery, weapons, jewelry and all the remainings of old Greece. If you are history and art lover then it’s a must go place.
Archaeological Museum
11:00 am Agora
Agora is situated northwest side of Athens. It is the extended part of Athens and famous for its Marketplace. They have a number of goods and antiques from the second world war. Take a stopover to discover this place.
Agora
12:00 pm Museum of ancient Agora
Stoa of Attlos holds Musem of Agora. A Stunning structured building contains two floors and worth visiting.
Agora
1:30 pm Head towards Athens beach area
Highly recommended to visit Vouliagmeni Lake Beach, which is natural mineral Spa. It’s a lake where fishes offer skin exploitation in a natural environment. This place is a true heaven to experience the nature.
Vouliagmeni Lake Beach
Relax and Sunbath as much as you can !! Enjoy the Sunset…..and make perfect memories of your journey.
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i’m never been der but i love the pictures and want to go now
You managed to see so much in so little time, this is really great 🙂
Athens looks so beautiful and fun! It would be overwhelming to do everything in a short amount of time, so your tips and time-frame break down are very helpful.
Your pictures are Amazing. Looks like you made the most of your 2 days with lots of lasting memories! Hope to one day get to Athens
You are great with traveling! I don’t know how you managed to do and see so much in two days, that’s awesome!
This is such a helpful guide to prioritize the sights in Athens! I haven’t been to Greece yet, but it’s on my list. 🙂 Cheers, Sarah Camille // SCsScoop.com
Athens is such a beautiful city! I wish to go there one day xx Jill http://www.jilldap.com
Wow, you had a very productive 2 days in Athens! I went for 2.5 days a few years ago and didn’t see some of the stuff you wrote about. It was beautiful, I hope to go back someday! 🙂
Athens looks absolutely beautiful! From the architecture to the history, it looks like you had a blast. Greece is on my wish list of places to visit. These photos have just pushed it up the list for me!
I love looking at places with so much history, it is like taking a peek into the past. The buildings here are incredible, especially the stadium made of marble!
Beautiful pictures! I hope you guys had fun. I always wanted to go to Santorini, well anywhere in that area. Thanks for sharing!
I have always wanted to go to Athens. The Acropolis Museum would be amazing to explore.
I would love to see Athens. I know many people who have traveled there and they absolutely loved it! I can not wait to go. Thanks for sharing about your trip and the photos.
Your post is very informative and thoughtful. I love Ancient Greece and I always want to visit Athens. I will definitely use some of these tips when I visit. Thanks for sharing. OXO //SINCERELY OPHELIA | NYC Petite Fashion Blogger</a
I live in Athens and am always happy when tourists have a good time here.
Great pics and description. Thanks for sharing!
Oh Greece is one of my bucket list. Athens and Santorini will be my target. Your post will definitely a big help.
These pictures are beautiful! Love all the tips!
What a great itinerary – I’ve not been to Athens, but it’s definitely on my bucket list! x
My love for Greece goes way back. They have such a rich culture and history that I’m just so fascinated with. Seeing Athens was a dream come true!
I have never been to Athens not Greece but I have heard so many positive things! There must be so many things to do in Athens! Two do will never be enough! xx corinne
I really love the architecture and all of those stone structures. I sure do hope I can visit here one day, I’ll have to check it all out.
I’ve been to the Greek isles as a kid and really enjoyed them. I think I’d like to see Athens too especially after seeing these photographs!
Such lovely photos showing what a beautiful place Athens is. I can’t wait to visit and see it for myself and your post has made me want to go even more.
Beautiful trip! Would love to go someday. Thanks for a great itinerary.
Athens looks so nice What camera did u use to take the excellent pictures? Showing Athens at its most beautiful
thanks for liking my picture !! These pictures are from iPhone and a bit touch of editor
Thanks for sharing! Greece is such a beautiful place! The pictures of the architecture that you included have me in awe! Have you noticed that all of the buildings are made of white and light colored building materials? I just noticed it in your pics.
Yes Shan !! Most historic places are made from marble !! when sun shines those marble absorb heat and become pale yellow and by evening its white again !!Magic
amazing pictures. Looks like a must visit tourist city. great!
Looks like you had a fabulous trip to Greece. Greece has been on my must see list for a while especially Athens. Maybe one day I will actually make it there. Hopefully soon!
Greece is in my bucket list, I think it’s an amazing country and I definitely want to visit Athens so thanks so much for sharing this guide! Nice photos as well 🙂 Samantha | https://samanthacarraro.wordpress.com/
I have lots of amazing things about Greece and I would to travel there someday. Meanwhile, your Athens pics are give me some serious vacation goals 🙂
I’d love to visit Athen one day. Such a lovely city, rich in history. Your photos are beautiful, they captured the story of your trip perfectly.
My husband I got to visit Athens about9 years ago.Since we were on a cruise we didn’t get to do a lot of solo exploring, but we enjoyed what we did see!
What a wonderful post, and great photos, really like it! lucky you 😉 have a great time..
I love visiting museums. Athens is a beautiful place and the pictures are so beautiful here. I want to visit it someday and sit on that heavenly beach that you had mentioned about. Awesome! 🙂
Such a great post! I love it! I’m from Greece, and I believe you did the best choices! If i would visit the capital, this is where i would go too!
Looks like you had an awesome trip there and a wonderful experience, I love that place it looks I want to go there and Explore
What a beautiful view it makes me want to go there and I love to read more about that place.
It’s interesting to see how much there really is to visit there. Also good to know you can cover quite a bit of ground in just 2 days.
As an Athenian, I would say it is hard to see my city in two days but you have provided a great itinerary nonetheless. There is so much more to Athens than what most tourist choose to see when they visit us.
this is on my bucket list! i’ve awlays wanted to visit Athens! it looks so beautiful and I love the culture so much!
Never been to Athens but would love to visit someday in my life! Also would love to explore some authentic food in Acropolis!
Oh my Athens is also my dream destination! Sometimes I am literally fantasizing having our honeymoon vacation here, but I know Amore have something more exciting. Athens is breathtaking!
Your post was such a lovely walk down memory lane 🙂 Athens is so inspiring, there is so much history in every part of the town.
Omg incredible photos!!! I would love to visit Athens one day. Definitely on my travel bucket list
Wow..it is lovely and the architecture is great. I have heard a lot about athens and your post is like a great virtual trip. 🙂
Greece is definitely on my list of places to see in Europe. I love exploring old ruins and learning about history.
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