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Athens, Greece · 7 days itinerary

Athens: One Week

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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.

7 daysAcropolisDelphiAeginaCape SounionBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The Acropolis

  1. 8:00AcropolisSight
  2. 11:00MakrygianniSight
  3. 14:00PlakaWalk
  4. 16:00PlakaWalk
  5. 18:30AcropolisSight
Day 2

The ancient Agora

  1. 9:00ThiseioSight
  2. 11:00ThiseioSight
  3. 12:30PlakaSight
  4. 14:00MonastirakiSight
  5. 17:00KerameikosSight
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Day 3

Classical Athens

  1. 9:00ZappeioSight
  2. 10:30PangratiSight
  3. 12:30SyntagmaWalk
  4. 14:00SyntagmaSight
  5. 16:00ExarcheiaSight
Day 4

Kolonaki and Lycabettus

  1. 10:00KolonakiSight
  2. 12:30KolonakiSight
  3. 17:30KolonakiSight
Day 5

Cape Sounion

  1. 10:30Lake VouliagmeniVouliagmeniDay trip
  2. 16:00Temple of Poseidon, SounionSounionSight
Day 6

Delphi

  1. 8:00DelphiDelphiDay trip
  2. 11:00Delphi Archaeological MuseumDelphiSight
Day 7

Aegina

  1. 9:00AeginaSaronic GulfDay trip
  2. 12:00AeginaSight
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Athens questions

Do I need to book Acropolis tickets in advance?

Yes. Purchase timed entry tickets online at least one week ahead in summer to skip the ticket line.

How do I get to Aegina from Athens?

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.

Is Delphi worth a day trip from Athens?

Yes. Catch an early KTEL bus from Liosion station and return the same evening. The round-trip bus fare is about 35 euros.

What is the best way to get around Athens?

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.

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