Ancient Athens in 3 days: An itinerary
There’s so much to see in Athens, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This 3-day itinerary will take you through the best sites of the ancient city.
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This is MY Athens
Some locals in Athens love their city so much they give free tours to visitors. Not only do you get to meet a resident – you get to see some special places.
Under the blue sky of Athens
I had forgotten about that sky. So blue, so clear. And the neverending azure blanket that lit up the city but also brought an oppressive heat.
The Daphni Monastery in Athens
The easiest of the World Heritage Byzantine monasteries to visit in Greece is the Daphni Monastery, on the outskirts of Athens.
Acropolis wow!
One of the highlights of a visit to Athens is seeing the Acropolis and Parthenon for yourself. It’s stunning from a distance and incredible up close.
Greek tavernas come of age
Where are the best bars in Athens? Well, in Kolonaki, the Greek tavernas have come of age and the hipsters and young people are changing the culture.