The Acropolis
- 8:00AcropolisSight
- 11:00MakrygianniSight
- 14:00PlakaWalk
- 16:00PlakaWalk
- 18:30AcropolisSight
This seven-day trip covers Athens' key ancient sites and museums before three day trips. Days one to four group central neighborhoods, starting with the Acropolis area and expanding to the Agora, Olympian Zeus, and Kolonaki. The order keeps walking distances short early on and reserves longer excursions for later.
Yes. Purchase timed entry tickets online at least one week ahead in summer to skip the ticket line.
Take the ferry from Piraeus. Book a same-day round-trip ticket online or at the port and allow 40 to 75 minutes each way.
Yes. Catch an early KTEL bus from Liosion station and return the same evening. The round-trip bus fare is about 35 euros.
Walk or use the metro in the center. A 24-hour ticket covers the metro, buses and trams; check the OASA site for the current fare.