If you where to spend a couple of days in Athens , what would you do?

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steffi

I've spent two fortnights about 15 years ago based in Athens, when my daughter was doing her 'A' level in Classical Civilizations. Back then, on Sundays, you could get in to all the ancient sites free, don't know if that still applies.
Athens is a city where you can walk to all the sights, and you won't get lost, because you can see the Acropolis from almost everywhere. There are also day trips you can book at reasonable cost to go by bus to Delphi, Epidavrous, some of the islands, etc.
I don't know if I could just choose a few places to go. There are all the historic gems (like the Acropolis) to see, many museums, the markets (especially the meat, fruit and vegetable ones), and shops. Even after a total of a month there, I am sure there were things we missed. We did like the daily changing of the guard outside the Parliament and the President's Palace, and the nearby public gardens.

oneofcold

I'd devote a full day to the Acropolis and other ruins. Take a walking tour or a good guidebook in order to fully appreciate what you are seeing.

Then walk around the old quarter - the "Plaka". It is very touristy, but still pretty.

Then spend half a day in the National Archaeological Museum.

Those are the must-see sights. After that, you should consider spending any extra days in other parts of Greece instead of more time in Athens.

dakis n

mpouzoukia!!!

Greek night clubs with greek singers sinl live!

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daskalitsa

Visit the Acropolis and the surrounding area (Plaka, Agora), eat greek food (feta, pites, souvlakia, lamb kleftiko),
go to bouzoukia (not my kind of entertainment but you can find clubs everywhere in the world, bouzoukia not).
Buy clothes with greek patterns (very boho chic) for you or your friends. You can find also good quality leather items (clothes, shoes, bags etc).
If you have the time, go to Sounio and watch the sunset.

leonardo di caprio

BECAUSE I AM FROM GREECE I CAN TELL YOU..... YOU MUST GO FOR SHOPING AT KOLONAKI, AT THE ATTICA ALSO YOU CAN GO TO THE PLANITARIUM AT AKROPOLI...... YOU SHOULD EVERYWERE

jimi

When in Greece do as the Greeks do.

(Thats right innit?)

copestir

I am planning on a tour, dinner, Greek Theater, shopping, clubbing, etc.

Gabriella

Go to the National Museum, The Benaki Museum and the Museum of Folk Arts, see the Acropolis, the Agora and the Tower of Winds, take a stroll through Monastiraki, the flea market and spend one morning and also one evening at the Plaka, take the tube to Piraeus, go shopping in Ermou Street, drink coffee at Syntagma Square, maybe look at the Olympic Stadium and at the Kalimarmaro Stadium, and have a great time! :)

Nonie L

take the speed boat to krete!!!!!!!!!!

it's soooooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

ketilevedis

Try to do as many things as you can of all the above.Take some time to enjoy your coffee while viewing Acropolis,and enjoy night life,cause you won't find it anywhere else.Have fun.Yia sou.

Greywolf

Take the tram down to Microlimani (tiny harbour). Great waterside restaurants - not kidding about waterside - don't drop your knife and fork, they'll go in the sea.

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