Read our full Guide to the Acropolis HERE. Head to the Acropolis bright and early before the crowds.Adapt to ‘Greek Siesta’ in the late afternoon and head out to drinks and dinner from 10pm.Drop into the beautiful Metropolitan Church of Athens ( Cathedral) on the square.We recommend Metropolis Barbeque on the other side of Mitropoleos Square This is one of Athens main dining streets and really comes alive at night. Head back to Syntagma Square via Mitroloplos Street and stop for lunch at one of the many tavernas along here.Turn left here onto Monastiraki Square which is a major gathering place for Athens and home to many cafes and tavernas as well as the Church of St Mary Pantanassa and the Tzisdarakis Mosque Museum of Greek Folk Art At Aelou Street it is no longer car-free.Visit the small church of Kapnikarea, about halfway down.Head down Ormou Pedestrian Street, the main shopping street of Athens.Visit the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier in from of Parliament while you are there.Watch the very unique changing of the Greek Presidential Guard, every hour on the hour in from of Parliament.It is located right in from of the Old Royal Palace which is home to the Greek Parliament since 1934
Head to Syntagma Square, named after a military uprising in 1843.Either use public transport or taxis to get to the historic centre or book one of our favourite private drivers. In this tight itinerary, we include 2 nights in Athens which will cover many of the highlights. Athens is full of incredible archeological and historical sites and monuments, has some of the best Museums in the world, and amazing food and nightlife scene and charming neighbourhoods and backstreets to explore.Ī lot of international visitors often start their holiday here and also end if with a night or two to avoid missing international connections. It is a fascinating city and one that deserves at least 3 days if you can do it.ĭon’t be swayed by people who say there’s not much to do or see. The majority of people arrive in Athens at the beginning of their Greek Odyssey.