Day 1
Arrival in Athens
Welcome to the cradle of civilization
- 11:00 AMβ’ 15 minutes
Arrive at Athens Airport
π ATH Airport
Clear customs and head to Metro station on arrivals level.
- 11:15 AMβ’ 40 minutes
Metro to Syntagma
π Athens Airport Metro Station
Take Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) direct from airport to central Athens.
- 12:30 PMβ’ 30 minutes
Check into Hotel
π Plaka/Monastiraki
Stay in Plaka or Monastiraki for the best location.
- 1:30 PMβ’ 1 hour
Lunch in Plaka
π Plaka
Traditional taverna in Athens' oldest neighborhood.
- 3:00 PMβ’ 2 hours
Plaka & Anafiotika
π Plaka
Wander the narrow streets and discover the whitewashed Cycladic quarter.
- 5:30 PMβ’ 30 minutes
Syntagma Square
π Syntagma
Watch the changing of the guard at the Parliament.
- 7:00 PMβ’ 2 hours
Dinner in Psyrri
π Psyrri
Trendy neighborhood with mezze bars and live music.