WHAT TO SEE IN ATHENS ON YOUR OWN IN 3 DAYS?

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What to see in Athens and the surrounding area on your own for 1, 2 or 3 days of rest? Consider all the significant places for tourists that you should definitely see with your own eyes, find out the schedule of the facilities and other important nuances. We will find exciting excursions around the city with a Russian-speaking guide at competitive prices and plot the route of the trip.

Modern Athens, of course, is strikingly different from that ancient city full of mysteries. A guest who enters the city will immediately be able to feel the crazy car traffic and traffic jams, as well as the simply impossible number of tourists from all over the world. Athens is absolutely not the place where the traveler can pamper himself with unhurried relaxation and relaxed bliss.

This city seems to be made for researchers and historians. For those who like to recreate important moments bit by bit, turning them into a stunning picture.

The city got its interesting name in honor of the great Goddess Athena. In those distant times, when these lands did not belong to anyone, Athena and Poseidon could not divide them for a long time. Then the Gods, having gathered a council, made their decision. Whoever does more for these lands will become their owner. Poseidon struck with a spear and springs of sea water poured from the bowels. From the blow of Athena's spear, these lands saw the olive trees. The contribution of Athena seemed to the Gods more significant, so the lands were given to her power.

What must be seen in Athens and the surrounding area?

Despite its ambiguous fame among the locals, this city has an incredible number of attractions that every person should probably get acquainted with.

Sights of Athens, which are worth seeing in the first place:

It is best to start your acquaintance with the central part of the city, which bears the name Plaka... The most ancient area will surprise you not only with its coziness, but also with the number of interesting places. Here you can see incredible buildings with architecture of the ancient, Byzantine and Turkish styles.

Acropolis is the hallmark of Athens. The mountain in ancient times was decorated with many temples and various sculptures. Today, tourists will be able to see only three structures, as well as wander through the ruined remains of antiquity. An adult ticket costs 12 €, minors can enter for free. On state celebrations, the Acropolis is open to the public free of charge. You can get to the oasis of antiquity from up to three days every day.

What unusual places in Athens to see for free? For this, it seems that a beautiful Areopagus hill... According to the legends of the ancients, a stormy daily life was in full swing at this place. From the hill, an amazing landscape opens up over the entire city. You can get to your destination by metro.

For those who want to get acquainted with the result of thousands of expeditions, it is best to visit Archeology Museum, which is located on Patission street 44. The object is one of the most interesting places in Athens among tourists. Within its walls are more than 20,000 of a wide variety of exhibits, ranging from figures of famous personalities to jewelry. The cost of an adult ticket is 7 €, for people under 19 years old admission is free. You can get to the middle of the museum from 13:30 to 20:00.

Another museum that needs to be included in the compulsory program is Benaki... This stunning place will be of interest to those who wish to become more closely acquainted with the heritage of several world civilizations at the same time. A huge variety of paintings, sculptures and other artifacts will give you a real aesthetic pleasure. The entrance ticket is 7 €. The museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm, the building is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can get there by regular buses and trolleybuses.

Continuing the theme of museums, a tourist can visit Folk Art Museum, which is located at Kydathinaion Str., 17. For only 2 €, vacationers can see all the wonders of local craftsmen. The museum is open from 08:00 to 15:00.

Athens is rich in all kinds of ancient buildings, one of which is an open Dionysus theater... The lodges could hold up to seventeen thousand spectators. It was here that performances based on the works of Aeschylus and Sophocles were performed. The entrance ticket is 12 €. The working hours of the theater are from 08:30 to 18:00 daily. You can get there by metro, getting off at the "Acropolis" station.

Now attention! Many sites and guidebooks confuse the attraction - Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theater of Dionysus, presenting this object as one and the same attraction. In fact, Odeon looks like this:

Another interesting point to visit is Museum of the Keramik district... In the halls you can see the results of the works of potters and sculptors of the ancient period. The entrance ticket is 3 €. You can get to the Museum from early morning until three o'clock in the afternoon. The building is located on Ermou Street.

Temple of Hephaestus Is another visiting card of Athens. The city is famous for all kinds of ancient buildings, the Temple is one of them. The entrance to the walls of the Temple is free, its doors are open from 08:00 to 18:00. You can get there by bus # 227 or by metro, getting off at St. Thisiou.

In order to spend an unforgettable day outdoors with children or two, you must visit National botanical garden... Shady alleys and a huge amount of greenery will energize the whole day. The garden is located just behind the Parliament building.

Those wishing to make one of the most interesting shopping in their life can wander on flea market in Monastiraki... There is just an incredible amount of all kinds of handicrafts, souvenirs, items of clothing and furniture collected here. The market is located at st. Hephaestus 28. The gates open from eight in the morning, the working day continues until late at night.

There is a fabulous place outside Athens. Cape Sounion located about an hour's drive from the city limits. Stunning rocky cliffs overlooking the sea will leave no one indifferent. You can get to the cape by bus, which makes its way from Attica.

In the vicinity there is a fabulous Lake Ireu... Waterfalls made of real mineral water, the life-giving power of which is famous throughout the world, is a unique sight. You can get to the lake directly from the Mars Field stop.

Temple of Poseidon will conquer at first sight. Just an hour's drive from Athens is the mysterious Gulf of Sounion. The entire road from the city runs along the Saronic Gulf, which fills the road with simply amazing emotions. You can also get to the place from the Mars Field stop.

Prices for excursions in Athens

If you do not have enough time for your own research, and you want to visit as many places as possible without planning an itinerary for an independent trip, you can use the services of a guide with programs that have been tested on your own experience. Excursions in Athens in Russian are held regularly, you can sign up and see the available dates in the calendar by following the links.

Where to go on excursions in Athens? The most popular is the overview option for the most interesting places. For only 77 €, tourists will be able to see popular attractions.
An interesting walk through the old town can be done for 117 €. In just a few hours, travelers will be able to feel the spirit of Ancient Greece.
Where to go for a walk in Athens in the evening? We recommend an evening tour of the rooftops, which will surely give you a flurry of positive emotions. The cost of the voyage is 110 €.

Where to go with children?

Greece is ideal for families.But what to do in Athens with children, so that it is not only interesting, but also informative? Not only a beloved child, but also an adult will not remain indifferent in Turtle Rescue Center, we recommend that you devote the whole day to the trip and be sure to go here. The friendly staff nurture the turtles in their natural habitat. This is all very nice and positive.

Kids will love it hike to the Planetarium or a fun walk along the children's attractions in National park.

What can you see in Athens on your own in 3 days?

For those who are passing by in a rented car, there is the so-called Golden Triangle of the most interesting and significant places that we advise you to visit.

Where to visit Athens on your own when the amount of time is minimal? A tourist with a similar question can turn to the following route, which we have compiled based on our own experience and feedback from tourists.

The first day

Plaka Historical District - Monastiraki District - Syntagma Square - Athens Metro - Royal Gardens - Lekavitos.

Second day

Temple of Perfenon - Arch of Hadrian - New Acropolis Museum - Greek Parliament - Panathenaean Stadium - Museum - Temple of Zeus.

Day three

Museum of Cycladic Art - Mount Lycabettus - Old Gazi District - Evening dinner at local restaurants and cafes.

The presented route will solve the question of what to see in Athens in 1, 2 or 3 days without excursion programs. Such a trip will give you an unforgettable experience that will stick in your memory for a lifetime. Walking inappropriate? Then we lay out a complete map of all the best attractions, according to which, you can easily make an individual tour.