Where To Get Lost In Historical Athens – Athens Itinerary

Where to Get Lost in Historical Athens – Athens itinerary. Check out some wonderful historical sites, markets, beaches, and the best places to visit in Athens Greece.

Where to stay in Historical Athens – Hotel stays in Athens

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• CLICK HERE TO BOOK HOTEL TITANIA
• CLICK HERE TO BOOK 360 DEGREES

Best time to visit Athens – Athens Itinerary

• Springtime – March to May 
• Autumn time – September to November
• Summertime – June to August are very hot and overcrowded too
• Wintertime – Dec to Feb can be windy and rainy. (off-peak season).

Places to Visit in Athens | What to do in Historical Athens

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece in south-eastern Europe.  Famous for 5th-century old Greek civilization it is also the historical capital of Europe.  Historical Athens is also known as the birthplace of DEMOCRACY.  Democracy was first introduced to the world in 500 B.C. by Greek kings in Athens, which is now the most commonly accepted in many parts of the world and is running successfully all over.  Let’s read about What to do in Athens in this post. 

Explore Athens by getting lost in its enchanting history and lovely heritage sites. So get ready to know

Where to Get Lost in Historical Athens | Places to visit in Athens – 

Get Lost in Acropolis and its surrounded areas. Acropolis is a settlement located on the hilltop which is seen everywhere in Athens. Acropolis is done by walking tours as it takes around 3 to 5 hours at a hurried speed and if properly then 2 days.  There are many combination tickets available at the entrance of Acropolis which is valid for many days or single day option is also there. Click here to book your Acropolis Guided tour. Book Hop On Hop Off bus separately without entrance to museums by clicking here. Know more about the best monuments in Athens to visit. 

Historical Athens Itinerary 

1.)  PARTHENON

Constructed in 447 B.C. when Greek power was at its peak, this is a Greek temple dedicated to Goddess Athina on which Athens has been named.  In the Greek language, Athens is known as Athina.

2.)  ERECHTHEION

This is a marble temple situated to the north of Acropolis. It is dedicated to Athina and Poseidon. Built between 421 and 406 B.C.

3.)  ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS

This is an ancient amphitheater built in 161 A.D. and renovated in 1950.  It is a stone structure on the southwest slope of Acropolis.  Many open-air musical concerts are arranged here with the authentic feel of the old Greek era.  Book your tickets in advance

4.)  THEATRE OF DIONYSUS

This Theatre is built in 6th century B.C., on the foot of the Acropolis which is a major theatre in Athens.  It is the first stone-cult theatre that can occupy 17000 people.  Dedicated to  Dionysus, goddess of wine and plays.

5.)  AGORA OF ATHENS

Located to the northwest of Acropolis.

All five places are located in the Acropolis area. As these places are scary, proper care should be taken while visiting them.

• No eatables are allowed inside. Water is allowed inside.
• Touching and sitting on them are not allowed.
• There is a lot of walking involved in the open sun, so be prepared for this.
• While walking down you will reach Plaka street.

6.)  EXPLORE PLAKA STREET – 

It is like a small village or island under the shadow of an Acropolis. Famous for shopping for Greek things. Antique bars and cafes with authentic food are located here.  Also, explore Anafiotika in Athens – one of the most photogenic streets of this historical city.

7.)  ACROPOLIS MUSEUM – 

This museum is an archaeological museum on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens.  It was founded in 2003.

8.)  TEMPLE OF OLYMPIAN ZEUS- Athens Historical Sites

It is a monument of Greece and a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital Athens.

9.)  HEPHAESTUS TEMPLE- Athens Historical Sites

It is well preserved modern Greek temple.

10.)  PLATIA SYNTAGMATOS (SYNTAGAMA SQUARE) – 

Also known as ‘Constitution square’ because Parliament is located here. it is located in the central part of Athens.  Famous shopping areas and hotels are located in this area.  Well connected by bus, taxis, and metro.  Prefer to stay here when in Athens.  In front of the Greek Parliament, a unique Guard of Honor Ceremony takes place at every hour worth watching.

11.) BEACHES AND HARBOR OF ATHENS- 

Piraesus is an old port city located within Athens’s urban area. This is a classical port city of Athens.  It conducts all import and transit trade of Athens.

12.)  NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF ATHENS – 

It houses most of the important Greek civilization and culture artifacts collected from archaeological sites all over Greece. Click here to view visitor timings and opening days.

13.)  UNIVERSITY OF ARTS & CULTURE, ATHENS – 

Located in Syntagma Square, this place is vivacious and modern.  

14. ) EVENINGS OF ATHENS – Historical Athens Itinerary

Book your table on a rooftop bar to get a perfect view of the Acropolis under the evening skies, with colorful shadows falling all over the Acropolis, with your favorite drink or coffee. Many bars and cafes are on top of the hotel to give this perfect view of ancient historical Athens with authentic Greek food and beverages. Some are ‘A’ for Athens, Acropolis View Hotel, 360 Cocktail bar, and many more. This picture I have taken from 360 Cocktail bar.

Book 3-course dinner with live Greek dance performances in historic Plaka by clicking here. 

I went to Kalokerinos for dinner with a dance show.   Check Kalokerinos by clicking this link. 

 

KEY EVENTS OF HISTORICAL ATHENS

• Rockwave festival (July)
• Athens & Epidaurus Festival (June – Aug)
• International Jazz & Blues Festival (Jun)
• Athens International Dancing Festival (July)
• August Moon Festival (August)
• Athens International Film Festival (Sept-Oct)
• Athens Carnival (Jan-Feb)
• Panigiri

DAY TRIPS FROM ATHENS, Greece

• Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon.
• Hydra, Poros and Aegina daycruise from Athens – Visit Saronic islands from Athens.
• Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio.
• Delphi & Meteora 2 days tour from Athens.
• Ancient Olympia.
• Ancient Corinth guided tour.

USEFUL READS ON ATHENS – Athens Itinerary planner

• From Athens there are many one or two day tours to other places.  Read this for planning whole Greek vacations.
• Looking for luxurious stay in Santorini then read my reviews on this
• There are many sayings or quotes showing why people love to visit Greece. Greece is lovely.
• Visit Temple of Poseidon, a perfect day trip at Cape Sounion.
• Read about 10 places where you can get the best views of Athens from Backpackers Wanderlust.
• There are many exciting Day trips from Athens, which you would love to do it. 
• Means of transportation in Athens – Private Bus tours like Big BUS, metro, trams, Walking or Foot tours and public buses.
• Currency – Euro
• Shopping Tips– Leather sandals, Purses, Greek-styled jewelry, Greek cotton clothes, artifacts, pumice stones, Handmade olive soaps, Olives, Fruits, and many more. 
• Greek people are friendly and hospitable.
• Vegetarians will love this place as lots of vegetarian food is available in Greek-style cuisine.

So come with me and get lost in Historical Athens Greece.

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