A weekend in Athens
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté.
Where to stay ?
The map of your stay "A weekend in Athens"
Detail of the stay : A weekend in Athens
How to get there
The Acropolis
Steps: Athènes
The discovery of the city begins, inevitably, with a visit to the Acropolis Rock in the early morning. Disembark directly at the foot of this sacred site when leaving the metro station Acropolis. You have to climb a little to get to the Parthenon, so it is better to be well equipped. The visit lasts about 2 hours, during which you will discover the Propylae, the Erechtheion and its Caryatids, the blue gate, the sanctuary of Zeus Polias, the temple of Athena Nikè... Adjoining to the rock, the Ancient Agora can be visited immediately, especially as it is included in the ticket. Leave this site by the door of Adrianou Street, where, along the railway that leads to Piraeus, the terraces of cafés and some taverns welcome you for a quick lunch. In the afternoon, then walk to the Keramikos cemetery, an open-air museum and the opportunity for a pleasant stroll. In the late afternoon, since you are in the area, take the opportunity to take a trip to Gazi, the trendy and nightlife district, around the Keramikos metro station. Enjoy a cocktail on the terrace, before sitting at one of the many restaurants that have opened in these alleys. Night falls quickly in Greece, and bars are quickly taken over by night birds. It's up to you to decide if you want to continue the evening or go home to bed!
Places of interest : CIMETIÈRE DU CÉRAMIQUE - KERAMIKOS ERECHTHÉION PARTHÉNON PORTE BEULE PROPYLÉES SANCTUAIRE DE ZEUS POLIAS TEMPLE D'ATHÉNA NIKÈ ACROPOLE D'ATHÈNES ANCIENNE AGORA
Stroll, museums and taverns
Steps: Athènes
Continue your discovery of ancient Greece by starting your day with the ultra-modern Acropolis Museum. On three beautifully arranged floors, this giant of glass and steel lets in the natural light that is essential to highlight the exposed marble sculptures. At the foot of the museum on stilts, an entire village was discovered. From the Acropolis Museum, you can easily reach the porte d'HadrienOlympiéion and the Olympiéion by crossing Avenue Syngrou. Then continue the walk to the marble stadium, whose architecture can be quickly admired along the way or honoured with a more in-depth visit. Then comes the time to soak up the freshness of the National Garden and, why not, stop off on a shaded bench or at the park café, which serves a few mezzés. The nearby Zappéion deserves a look. Just next door, its very chic coffee is also a pleasant break.
Then, as you walk along Irodou Attikou Street to reach Parliament, you may have the chance to witness the changing of the Presidential Guard, perfectly orchestrated. His armed soldiers, in petticoats and pompom shoes, are always fun to look at, especially since they keep, whatever happens, an impeccable seriousness. Take a look, as you pass, at the Presidential Palace on your left, often surrounded by journalists and photographers. At the end of the street, the Benaki Museum exhibits its rich collections to discover another part of the history of Athens and Greece. On your way out, you are in the heart of Kolonaki, the chic district of the city. High-end shops and restaurants will occupy the rest of your afternoon.
In the evening, a walk in the old Plaka is a delight. In the upper part of the old town, you will find somewhat isolated and charming taverns.
Places of interest : MUSÉE BENAKI OLYMPIÉION ACROPOLE D'ATHÈNES JARDIN NATIONAL STADE DE MARBRE (KALLIMARMARO) PORTE D'HADRIEN
