4-Day Athens Itinerary: Discover Ancient Wonders & Local Gems

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455 €

Based on 2 adults

Created: Friday, October 17, 2025 - Departure: Thursday, May 14, 2026

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Trips under €1000

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Trip to Athens for 2 Adults - Under €1,000

Transportation: Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Accommodation: 3 nights at Ermass Modern Living Apartments, Athens, Greece
Ticket: "Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour" in Athens
Ticket: "From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch" in Athens

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To best prepare for your trip to Athens, we recommend some interesting guides and reading material. You can consult the Lonely Planet guide "Athens and Mainland Greece" or the "National Geographic: Greece" guide. If you want to learn more about the history and art of the Acropolis, we recommend the book "The Acropolis of Athens" by Manolis Korres. For an even more immersive experience, you can read "The Great Greek Journey" by Patrick Leigh Fermor, perfect for discovering anecdotes and curiosities about the country. If you'd like a more compact guide, the "Top 10 Athens" series by DK Eyewitness is very handy to take with you on your visits.

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About the destination

Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.

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Departure

ITA Airways - AZ722

21:50 - Roma, Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

00:45 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

+1 day 0 PC Nonstop Fare: ECONOMY LIGHT

Transport: AZ722

Cabin Class: Economy

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Accommodation

3 Nights

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Connect Suites 8.6 Very good

Athens - At 0.6 km from the centreROOM ONLY24 Karolou, Athens 10437

Comfort Studio Suite

Attractively set in Athens, Connect Suites features a continental breakfast and free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The aparthotel has family rooms. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Every unit is equipped with a private bathroom and kettle, while certain rooms come with a terrace and others also boast city views. At the aparthotel, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the aparthotel can enjoy a vegan breakfast in the room or on-site. Sightseeing tours are available around the property. Popular points of interest near Connect Suites include National Theatre of Greece, Larissis Railway Station and National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is 30 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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