Here is our plan of action to cover the ‘must-experience’ parts of Athens in two days.

Day 1: Experience the city of Athens

On the first day, explore the city’s famous historical monuments. Start early at the Acropolis, and you can get the best pictures. Smaller queues and terrific soft sunlight make mornings the ideal time to visit this historic citadel.

Parthenon, Erechtheion, Theatre of Dionysus are some of the other wonders near the Acropolis. You can cover most of these in a couple of hours. Wander around the Plaka neighbourhood and enjoy your lunch at a nearby taverna.

By early evening, we recommend you visit the Monastiraki Flea Market to experience one of the oldest markets in the world. End the day at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Acropolis. The monument is lit by night and makes for a fantastic background.

Day 2: Island hopping

On the second day, we recommend you indulge in island hopping with Athens’ one day cruise. Aegina is home for historical monuments, Hydra will show you the simplicity of traditional Greek life and Poros has its beautiful beaches.

Enjoy excellent finger food while you dance to traditional Greek music. If you enjoy duty-free shopping, you can do that too during the journey. If you want a little more comfort on this trip, get the VIP tickets.

End the day tasting Retsina, Ouzo, Mastiha Liqueur, Rakomelo, Frappe and other local drinks at a nearby bar.

Using this itinerary, you can cover all the significant places in Athens in 2 days.

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It is filled with some of the best tours in the city. We suggest you take organised excursions instead of venturing out on your own because these tours cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time.

These are some of the most exciting tours you can take in Athens.

1. Athens City Highlights Tour

If you prefer to jump the queues and have a reasonable budget, consider the Athens City Highlights Tour. The private tour will take you to Temple of Nike, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and most of the other must-see places near the Acropolis. Your guide will also get you the ‘skip the line tickets’ for Acropolis so that you can jump the long queues.

2. Kids & Family Friendly Tours

Travelling with small children can be tricky. Alternative Tours offer special tours and activities for little fellas who want to enjoy the Greek culture and nature. Meanwhile you can try one of their “alternative” tours with locals.

3. One day cruise to the Saronic Islands

Catch the one-day cruise to visit Aegina, Poros and Hydra abroad a luxurious ship. The experience involves lovely Greek food, traditional music and dance and lots of Ouzo. You can also take guided excursions within the island to make the most of the experience. Book your tickets today!

4. The Original Athens Food Tour

This is a must-do activity for all foodies. The tour takes you around Athens and gives you a chance to enjoy the culinary delights of Greece.

These are some of the best tours to do in Athens. If you think of any additions, do let us know.

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