3-day Athens ancient capital
Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Plaka, and Agora in three days.
3 daysFirst-timersBest: April–June, September–October
Last updated: 2025-03-15
Day 1 – Acropolis and Museum
- Acropolis and Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
Morning Acropolis (open 8 am; go early). Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike. Afternoon Acropolis Museum. Evening Plaka for dinner.
Tips:
Buy combined ticket for Acropolis and other sites. Wear good shoes; marble is slippery.
Day 2 – Agora and Plaka
- Ancient Agora
- Plaka and Anafiotika
Morning Ancient Agora and Temple of Hephaestus. Afternoon Plaka and Anafiotika (narrow streets). Optional: Mount Lycabettus for sunset. Evening taverna in Psiri or Plaka.
Tips:
Agora is included in combined ticket. Lycabettus: funicular or walk.
Day 3 – Temple of Zeus and departure
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- National Museum or last stroll
Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Optional National Archaeological Museum. Transfer to airport or port for islands.
Tips:
ATH airport: metro or taxi 45–60 min from centre. Ferries from Piraeus.
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