Travel Athens - Greece in 3 Days

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In addition, you may have to reschedule some of the Athens activities we recommend, especially regarding the season you visit, as this will affect the opening/closing times of the venues archeology, sunset time, etc."},{"type":"text","content":"## Syntagma Square & The Changing of the Guard"},{"metadata":{"width":540,"height":800},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F03f89c9ada532b2d9345ba3671bb97a0.jpg?alt=media&token=ebd8dc2a-dfc6-41f6-90ca-7f020501a932"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":375},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2Ff7c7acf16cba43d725b7b532222b5e5e.jpg?alt=media&token=108d642d-74c3-4a98-892a-57dda2766727"},{"type":"text","content":"Start your day at Syntagma Square, one of two central squares in Athens - the other being Omoniac Square. By the way, you can walk from Syntagma Square to Omonia Square by walking the length of Stadiou Street. Keep in mind that Omonia Square, Omonia Metro Station and the surrounding area are some of the places to avoid in Athens as they can be sketchy, especially at night.\n\nSyntagma Square was built in the early 19th century. It was originally called Palace Square after the old Royal Palace was built there. The latter was the official residence of King Otto, the first king of the modern Greek State. After an uprising in 1843, King Otto promulgated the first Greek Constitution. In honor of this event, Palace Square was renamed Constitution Square. Syntagma is the Greek word for constitution.\n\nToday, the Old Royal Palace dominates the upper part of the square and it is home to the Greek Parliament. Therefore, it is not open to the public. The lower part of Syntagma Square consists of an open space made of marble and decorated with fountains and greenery. It's less strange than it sounds if we want to be 100% honest."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_7020070696256638213_laurence-finn.mp4?alt=media&token=c02b12ae-1c48-4652-8886-3bf5cf507a79"}]},{"address":"National Garden","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.97283970487309,"longitude":23.736944150000003},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# National Garden"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":1026},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F4c748558bed7db2f0234e84e32ec14e3.jpg?alt=media&token=126272c6-c952-4c10-805a-34d59db10855"},{"type":"text","content":"Right next to the Old Royal Palace you can stroll around the former Royal Garden. Commissioned by Queen Amalia (wife of King Otto) in 1838, the National Park is now known as the refuge from the concrete jungle that is Athens. Complete with a duck pond and a row of palm trees planted by the Queen herself, the National Park has a rather rugged surrounding feel. However, it's still a great - and free - place to take a break from sightseeing.\n\n* Nearest metro station: Syntagma (Line 2 & 3)"},{"metadata":{"width":540,"height":960},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_7069365861915561222_mike-ger.mp4?alt=media&token=546edca0-0526-4073-83ce-fe6ae5df9f2f"}]},{"address":"Zappeion","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.97138901239426,"longitude":23.736388999999996},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Zappeion"},{"metadata":{"width":563,"height":375},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F3369ea3dd812458c41ddbb458af15356.jpg?alt=media&token=991711cc-4525-4c1f-a4d4-3374ac26c323"},{"metadata":{"width":480,"height":720},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2Fc0c0ccf8bc2cddf14e9182d771c91091.jpg?alt=media&token=60d6199c-05c9-4c22-8698-77ad9b18d33e"},{"type":"text","content":"Located next to the National Park, the Zappeion was the authorized building for the first modern Olympic Games that took place in 1896. In particular, the Zappeion was the main venue for the 1896 Olympic Games.\n\nToday, Zappeion hosts special ceremonies and exhibitions. If you don't attend one of those events, you won't be able to see what the Zappeion looks like inside because it's not open to visitors. However, it is well worth a stroll outside the Zappeion to admire its architectural splendor. Zappeion is the work of Theophil Hansen, a famous architect who designed many of the most beautiful buildings in Athens.\n\n* Nearest subway station: Syntagma (Line 2 & 3)"},{"metadata":{"width":540,"height":960},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_7066401419602988293_terpsi-vasilopoulou.mp4?alt=media&token=6fe31c8d-180c-4e19-bc3a-f5eaa874334b"}]},{"address":"Temple of Olympian Zeus","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.969670612393514,"longitude":23.733243649999977},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Hadrian's Gate and Temple of Zeus on Mount Olympus"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":931},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F6de76ee3fc7d0b5f744aa73b61969601.jpg?alt=media&token=6c6745a1-275d-44b5-bb2e-afb1df44cfdb"},{"type":"text","content":"It's about time you started examining the classical treasures of Athens, don't you think? For your first visit to Athens, walk from Zappeion to Hadrian's Gate and the Temple of Zeus on Mount Olympus. Hadrian's Gate, also known as Hadrian's Gate, was probably built to commemorate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian to the city of Athens.\n\nThe Temple of Zeus on the Olympian Peak is also known as The Olympieion. As the name suggests, this is a temple dedicated to Zeus, the king of the gods. Its construction began in the 6th century BC but it was completed in the 2nd century AD, during the reign of Emperor Hadrianus. During this time, the Temple of Zeus on the Olympian Peak was the largest temple in Greece. However, it is not meant to last.\n\nAfter suffering a barbaric invasion in AD 267, the temple was reduced to ruins. In the following centuries, the temple's materials were used for other constructions around the city. Of the original 104 columns of the temple, only 15 are still standing today. A sixteenth one has been lying on the ground since 1852 when a terrible storm hit Athens causing it to topple over.\n\n* Admission: 8€/adult for Temple of Olympian Zeus\n* Nearest metro station: Akropoli (Line 2)"},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_6919825579344760070_sumner-amp-ali-hobart.mp4?alt=media&token=0f881c5d-aa51-4e36-81a4-930276c17802"}]},{"address":"Panathenaic Stadium","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.969063064471385,"longitude":23.740490049999988},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Panathenaic Stadium"},{"metadata":{"width":540,"height":648},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F60dd296d106488f91428486f578d89ab.jpg?alt=media&token=716cecc5-b911-4980-9f9d-ca8e444ff181"},{"type":"text","content":"What a delightful stroll from the Temple of Olympian Zeus to the majestic Panathenaic Stadium. Also known as Kallimarmaro (Greek for beautiful marble), Panathenaic Stadium is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Nestled in the verdant arms of the Ardettos Hills, the stadium was built on a former natural ravine.\n\nThroughout its history, the Panathenaic Stadium has been abandoned, destroyed and rebuilt many times. It was in 1896, before the first modern Olympic Games, that the Panathenaic Stadium was rebuilt for the last time, taking the form it is today."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng.mp4?alt=media&token=54d02070-a0e2-427f-a0a9-4927f721c885"}]},{"address":"Tre Sorelle Pizza","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.97168936239445,"longitude":23.74599655},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Tre Sorelle Pizza"},{"metadata":{"width":550,"height":550},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2Fphoto0jpg.jpg?alt=media&token=032dd5cb-362f-43f4-975a-a815addacb58"},{"metadata":{"width":449,"height":450},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2Fpizzeria-tre-sorelle.jpg?alt=media&token=48530832-d55f-495a-b2ed-2e5531b201a7"},{"type":"text","content":"agrati or Pangrati is a residential area a short distance from the Panathenaic Stadium. It's the perfect location for a breather and a stroll as well as a light lunch on your first day in Athens. Pagrati is one of Athens' most vibrant neighborhoods and a major arts center. Many famous Greek artists have lived in Pagrati, while the area has recently become a hipster paradise.\n\nPagrati is home to many squares and quaint streets with plenty of options for a light lunch, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. Among the best places to eat in Pagrati are Tre Sorelle for great pizza and cocktails and Baba Ghanoush, a vegetarian restaurant with delicious falafel rolls.\n\nNearest metro station: Evagelismos (Line 3)"},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_7057639506911972655_morgan.mp4?alt=media&token=d5447a71-ad5a-484b-b716-499648665318"}]},{"address":"Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.96965416239351,"longitude":23.74275160000002},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Day 2\n## Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":387},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F29f29232febc2b7ae93733e98ed15463.jpg?alt=media&token=e6adc013-368b-4e4c-996d-78be23b19eb0"},{"metadata":{"width":310,"height":392},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F209d330a0aa5af04bc619704884408cc.jpg?alt=media&token=2f3da328-5da4-4fe7-9179-95d2ba282009"},{"type":"text","content":"Greek ship owner Basil Goulandris and his wife Elise are passionate about art. They were avid collectors and they did everything in their power to promote the art. Suffice it to say that they often support young Greek artists at the beginning of their careers.\n\nIn 1979, the couple founded the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation. That was also when they opened the first Museum of Contemporary Art in Greece on the island of Andros . Their dream is to do something similar in Athens.\n\nYears after the couple's death, especially in 2019, the Athens-based Foundation opened its doors to the public, displaying Elise and Basil's huge private painting collection including Pablo's masterpieces. Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, El Greco and many others.\n\nAs you stroll through the Foundation halls, Elise and Basil's love for the arts becomes almost tangible. It felt as if the paintings and sculptures were their beloved child and the painters themselves their best friends, even their families. We highly recommend visiting the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation on a very informative and eye-opening guided tour."},{"type":"link","content":"https://goulandris.gr/en/"},{"type":"text","content":"In addition, the Foundation's official website is an endless source of knowledge about the artworks displayed there."}]},{"address":"Lycabettus Hill","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.98251236239926,"longitude":23.743425750000004},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Lycabettus Hill"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":846},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F65c3481a39349cb66d88a197bdeb40a9.jpg?alt=media&token=4421ba1c-6d01-4f34-b0ab-761707fa146f"},{"type":"text","content":"One of the best viewing spots in Athens is Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in the city.\n\nTo get to Lycabettus Hill, you can either walk up the winding steep path or take a taxi. In the latter case, keep in mind that taxis can take you all the way to the large parking lot outside the Lycabettus Theatre. You will still have to climb a large number of stairs to reach the top."},{"type":"text","content":"However, one of the best things to do in Athens and the most enjoyable way to get to Lycabettus Hills is to ride the Lycabettus Funicular. It starts at Aristippou Street in Kolonaki and ends near the top of the hill. Funicular runs daily from early morning until after midnight. Don't expect to enjoy the view along the way as the whole ride is in a tunnel.\n\nOnce up Lycabettus Hill, head to the hilltop whitewashed Church of Saint George for the best panoramic views of Athens. Whether you go up there around sunset or after dark, you will have a unique experience. You can hang out with expensive drinks at the chic bar on top of the hill or at Prasini Tenta on the southwestern slopes of the hill. However, if you want to experience Lycabettus Hill like a local, the parking canteen is the place to go.\n\nAdmission: 5€ (one way) or 7.5€ (round trip) per adult for the Lycabettus Funicular\nClosest Metro Station: Evagelismos (Line 3)"},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_7083115867461979397_the-myths-of-greece.mp4?alt=media&token=dea5f78a-9041-4749-b4b9-d69205d33b22"}]},{"address":"Kolonaki","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.976866745238695,"longitude":23.7456227536363},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Kolonaki"},{"metadata":{"width":850,"height":502},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2Fkolnaki-cafe04369.jpg?alt=media&token=4c5d7d9f-3d87-48a9-b68b-017eb6f72f18"},{"type":"text","content":"Kolonaki is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Athens, packed with shiny boutiques, upscale restaurants and bars. The main square of the area is Kolonaki Square , one of the best places in Athens to enjoy the view while sipping an expensive coffee or cocktail.\n\nHowever, Dexameni Square is the show stealer in Kolonaki if you ask us. Dexameni is the Greek word for water tank. The square got its name from the cistern built there during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. This water tank is part of the Hadrian Aqueduct. The latter consists of a network of tunnels 20 km long. Today, you can't enter the impressive cistern, but you can peek from the square.\n\nYou can dine in Kolonaki inexpensively at the historic Traditional Dexameni Cafe, super close to the cistern. However, Kolonaki is the best place in Athens to enjoy a luxurious dinner at an expensive restaurant like Brunello or Zurbaran."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_7058240957212298501_user445987458211.mp4?alt=media&token=ce63a7df-e252-416e-aa6c-536e64c62779"}]},{"address":"Acropolis of Athens","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.970663270575415,"longitude":23.724313050000028},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Day 3: \n## Acropolis of Athens"},{"metadata":{"width":466,"height":700},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2Fb648ce1ee59d3f0ea8274fb1c379aac6.jpg?alt=media&token=00e8ddbc-3662-40b6-92d1-51cb7557dfcc"},{"type":"text","content":"Even on the worst days, when Katerina and I hate living in Athens for one reason or another, our daily walk makes us smile. Living within walking distance of the Acropolis, we have a constant visual reminder that there is always light, no matter the darkness. For the Acropolis of Athens is nothing but that. Light. Bright, dazzling, catalytic light.\n\nA UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, the Acropolis of Athens is the ultimate symbol of Ancient Greek civilization, but also the most powerful of modern Greek identity. It represents extraordinary ideals that transcend natural boundaries, for it has laid the foundation for democracy, philosophy, politics, and the entire Western Civilization.\n\nThe Acropolis was built on a rock in the center of Athens. Although the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, the great buildings that survive to this day were built in the 5th century BC, known as the Golden Age of Athens.\n\nThe most impressive of all the buildings in Athens' Acropolis is the Parthenon, the ultimate symbol of Classical Greece and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. Built between 447 BC and 432 BC, the Parthenon was a temple dedicated to Athena, the Ancient Greek Goddess of Wisdom and patroness of the city of Athens."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_6959870095673822470_simple-history.mp4?alt=media&token=63984a22-4f2c-42b6-9fb9-4d5bb13325bd"}]},{"address":"Ερέχθειο","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.97216091239465,"longitude":23.72634950000002},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Erechtheion - Ερέχθειο"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":423},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2Fccbc0ba297e52bee01fceda43181361d.jpg?alt=media&token=0b122f07-6830-4535-bef3-334cfe98d289"},{"type":"text","content":"The elegant Erechtheion is another must-see in Athens' Acropolis. The most striking feature of this temple is its southern facade decorated with statues of six women, called Karyatides, instead of columns. Remember that these statues are replicas. Five of the original Karyatides are in the Acropolis Museum, while the sixth is in the British Museum in London."},{"type":"link","content":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erechtheion"}]},{"address":"Theatre of Dionysus","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.97005946239368,"longitude":23.725359949999998},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Theatre of Dionysus"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":317},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F5de70c61cef67728339c03fdbe55ec28.jpg?alt=media&token=06c24c04-6914-4e8d-bd8e-1517e1d7fc8b"},{"type":"text","content":"Another must-see on the South Slope of the Acropolis is the Sanctuary and Theater of Dionysus, the ancient God of carnival, wine and grape harvest. The Dionysus Theater is the oldest theater in Attica and accommodated 16,000 spectators in its heyday."},{"metadata":{"width":480,"height":848},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2FSnaptik_7050783650899610886_againstthelorepodcast.mp4?alt=media&token=1a837c44-4250-4ffb-b7f3-e3d94f0253ff"}]},{"address":"Drupes Spritzeria","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.96792296239273,"longitude":23.726762950000015},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Drupes Spritzeria"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1333},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXtKqUCiUbCCfCGPYP6Vf%2F410_503452061.jpg?alt=media&token=fe4f29c2-2b6d-4fa3-8f29-a24373083a6d"},{"type":"text","content":"Drupes Spritzeria, one of our favorite bars in Athens, is located in this area. You can try arguably the best Aperol Spritz in Athens with a plate of Italian cheese on the side. Drupes Spritzeria is open from early morning to 10pm, all days except Sunday."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.facebook.com/drupes.spritzeria/"}]}]