What to see and do, and where to stay, in Greece’s capital city.
Ready to explore all the best sights, hotels, and dining options on one perfect day in Athens?
Heres a quick itinerary for your nextGreek getaway.
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Rooms start at about $300 per night.
Minu is a bright, cheerful, and utterly adorable space.
Coffees start at about $2, while main dishes start at about $8.
And its all served with an epic view.
Expect to spend about $30 per person for a starter and a main.
The wine pairings are not to miss, as the restaurant’s selection is all-natural.
Dig into classics like grape leaves or a tomato salad, along with heartier plates of fish and potatoes.
Apps start at about $7, while mains begin at $22.
Book your class time overAirbnbexperiences starting at $28 per person.
Take a Street Art Tour:Athens is full of fantastic free art.
Theres also plenty of street art to see, andAwesome Athens Experienceis ready to show you it all.
The three-hour tours start at about $35 per person.
Each piece offers the right bit of glamour and mystique, and everything supports artisans from Greece and beyond.
Prices vary, but you’re able to find small local trinkets starting at around $50.
Just see to it to reach out ahead of time, as the shop is by appointment only.
Youll laugh, cry, and most certainly be highly entertained.
Plus, every ticket comes with the bonus of a glass of wine for adults and water for kids.