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Athens, Greece · 3 days itinerary

Athens: Ancient Wonders

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This itinerary takes three days to see the principal ancient monuments of Athens. The sites are grouped by location to limit walking between them each day. It starts at the Acropolis, continues with the Agora and Kerameikos, and finishes at the Olympieion, stadium and National Garden.

3 daysAcropolisAgoraOlympieionBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Acropolis and Monastiraki

  1. 9:00AcropolisSight
  2. 11:30Acropolis MuseumSight
  3. 15:00AnafiotikaWalk
  4. 16:00MonastirakiSight
Day 2

Ancient Agora and Kerameikos

  1. 9:00Ancient AgoraSight
  2. 10:45Roman AgoraSight
  3. 13:30KerameikosSight
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Day 3

Olympieion and Kallimarmaro

  1. 9:00OlympieionSight
  2. 10:15KallimarmaroSight
  3. 13:00National GardenWalk
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Athens questions

Do I need to book Acropolis tickets ahead?

Yes. Purchase timed tickets online at least one week before arrival. This avoids queues and secures the 9 am slot shown on day 1.

Is 3 days enough for Athens ancient sites?

Yes. The listed itinerary covers the core monuments in three days. Add buffer time for heat and walking between locations.

How do I get from the Acropolis to the Ancient Agora?

Walk downhill via the main path in 15 minutes. No metro or taxi is required for this short distance.

What is the cost of a combined Athens sites ticket?

A 30 euro multi-site ticket covers the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Olympieion and Kerameikos. Buy it once at any of these entrances.

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