7-Day Greece City Break in Athens

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Starts in
Athens
Ends in
Athens
Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
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Have a memorable holiday with a 7-day city break in Athens, Greece!

Experience the ultimate Athens city break with our perfectly planned holiday package. Let us take care of the details, so you can fully enjoy all the attractions and activities the city has to offer. Whether you're seeking to discover the rich cultural heritage of Athens or indulge in its delicious culinary scene, our holiday package has got you covered. Join us and discover the enchanting beauty of Athens, Greece!

The home for your 7-day holiday in Athens will be one of the city’s best hotels. You’ll choose from a great selection of places to stay, all conveniently located in downtown Athens, close to many of the top attractions and best restaurants in the city. Athens offers excellent hotels for every budget, ensuring travelers a fantastic city break in Greece.

A popular 4-star hotel is the amazing Brown Acropol by Brown Hotels, praised by previous travelers as the perfect place to stay in the city. Travelers seeking a more luxurious option usually stay at the incredible 5-star hotel Grand Hyatt Athens. For the budget-conscious traveler, an excellent affordable 3-star stay can be enjoyed at Athens Mirabello.

All these hotels have everything you need for an exceptional holiday in Athens. You can rest assured that we will always recommend the best available places to stay in the city.

During your vacation in Athens you'll get the chance to experience some of the best attractions and activities offered in the city. Acropolis of Athens acropolis, Parthenon ancient greek temple, and Acropolis Museum archaeological museum are only a few of the many spectacular attractions and sights you’ll find on your carefully planned travel itinerary.

Make the most of your holiday in Athens by adding tours and tickets to each day of your trip. With plenty of exciting tours to choose from, you’ll never have a boring moment in Athens.

Between attractions and activities, you’ll have plenty of time to stroll along the best shopping streets and markets in the city. Here you can buy unique souvenirs to remind you of your city break in Athens.

As your holiday in Athens comes to an end, you will return home with a newfound appreciation for the vibrant culture, rich history, and exciting atmosphere of this top travel destination in Greece. Your journey through Athens's diverse neighborhoods, famous landmarks, and hidden gems will leave you with countless cherished memories and stories to share with loved ones. Let your adventures in Athens inspire your future travels and stay with you for a lifetime.

This travel plan is designed to include everything you need to experience the best trip to Athens, Greece. By booking this vacation package, you can avoid spending hours researching and planning your 7-day city break in Greece. Let the experts plan it for you so you can focus on enjoying it instead.

For the best holiday to Athens, we offer you the opportunity to customize each day of your city break vacation in Athens, before and after booking. Our flexible trip planning means you’ll be able to explore Athens the way you want, at your own pace.

Book with us to get access to 24/7 personal travel support throughout your entire journey and a step-by-step guide in our easy-to-use mobile app, which includes all your travel documents for your vacation in Athens.

All taxes are included in the price of your vacation package.

The best flights, activities, tours, and hotels in Athens fill up quickly, so be sure to book your holiday package in advance. Select a date and start planning your city break in Athens as soon as today!

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Included

6 nights hotel
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
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Destinations

Athens / 6 nights
Kaisariani - city in GreeceKaisariani

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Attractions

Mount LycabettusMount Lycabettus
Nea Filadelfeia Forest, Municipal Unit of Nea Filadelfeia, Municipality of Philadelfia - Chalkidona, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceNea Filadelfeia Forest
National Archaeological MuseumNational Archaeological Museum of Athens
Syntagma Square, 1st District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceSyntagma Square
National Garden, 2nd District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceNational Garden of Athens
Benaki MuseumBenaki Museum
Filopappou Hill, 3rd District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreecePhilopappos Hill
Philopappos MonumentPhilopappos Monument
Odeon of Herodes AtticusOdeon of Herodes Atticus
Areopagus Hill, 3rd District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceAreopagus Hill
Technopolis, Rouf Suburb, 3rd District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceTechnopolis City of Athens
Roman Forum of Athens, 1st District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceRoman Agora
Hadrian's Library, R-2604796, R-957716, R-192307Hadrian's Library
Monastiraki Square, 1st District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceMonastiraki Square 6
Ancient Agora of Athens, 1st District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceAncient Agora of Athens
Temple of HephaestusTemple of Hephaestus
AcropolisAcropolis of Athens
ParthenonParthenon
Theatre of DionysusTheatre of Dionysus
Acropolis MuseumAcropolis Museum
Πύλη ἈδριανοῦHadrian's Arch
Kesariani, Municipality of Kaisariani, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreeceHymettus, Kesariani & Vyronas Aesthetic Forest
Byzantine And Christian MuseumByzantine & Christian Museum
Museum of Cycladic ArtMuseum of Cycladic Art
Panathenaic StadiumPanathenaic Stadium
Temple of Olympian ZeusTemple of Olympian Zeus
Archaeological Site of KerameikosKerameikos

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Travel dates
Aug 1 - Aug 7

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Day 1

Day 1 in Athens - Arrival day

  • Athens - Arrival Day
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  • Mount Lycabettus
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Your exciting city break begins as soon as you arrive in the beautiful city of Athens. You’ll stay in Athens for 6 nights.

You’ll choose between some of the best hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located in downtown Athens.

To feel pampered during your visit, you can stay at a hotel like Grand Hyatt Athens. This 5-star luxury hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,777 previous guests.

A popular 4-star hotel promising a comfortable stay at an excellent location is Brown Acropol by Brown Hotels. This hotel has been praised by 13,355 previous guests in reviews, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

For the budget-conscious traveler, a fantastic hotel with cheap deals is the 3-star Athens Mirabello. This popular hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,604 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable for your city break in Athens, we will help you find the best alternatives for your stay.

Athens has plenty of sights, monuments, and places of interest to explore. Luckily, you have plenty of time to do so for the next 7 days. Choose an early flight to get started with your sightseeing in Athens right away.

An attraction we recommend you check out today is Mount Lycabettus. This spectacular travel destination and mountain has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,633 travelers.

When you're ready to head out for dinner, an excellent restaurant you may want to try is Karamanlidika. This restaurant has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers and is sure to satisfy your hunger after a long day of exploring.

Another acclaimed restaurant in the city of Athens is Atitamos. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers, guests often have an outstanding experience at this restaurant.

Yet another popular place to eat, often recommended by locals, is Couleur Locale. With an average rating of 4.5 of 5 stars among 7,817 customers, you may want to take a closer look at this restaurant's menu.

Athens is also home to several great bars, for every travel budget.

One of the best bars in the city is 360 Cocktail bar. This claim is supported by 7,580 customers who have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Another great bar in Athens is Upupa Epops - The bar. If you ask the 5,915 customers who have rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars, Upupa Epops - The bar is the perfect place for a drink or two.

This is the time to raise a toast for the beginning of your incredible 7-day vacation in Athens!

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Day 2

Day 2 in Athens

  • Athens
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  • Nea Filadelfeia Forest
  • National Archaeological Museum of Athens
  • Syntagma Square
  • National Garden of Athens
  • Benaki Museum
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Wake up to a new day of wonderful places to discover in the beautiful city of Central Athens. You still have 5 nights left of your city break in Central Athens. We recommend you use this day to explore some of the top attractions surrounding the city.

Nea Philadelphia Forest is a best-rated park and attraction in Central Athens, which according to most travelers is a worthwhile visit. This popular site and has received an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,181 visitors.

Today, you’ll also have an excellent opportunity to spend some time at the incredible National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This attraction is a national museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4.6 visitors.

The magnificent Syntagma Square is yet another popular stop on travelers’ itineraries. This attraction is a square and highlight for many visitors in Central Athens. The attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,868 visitors.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably wish to fit in your schedule is the fantastic National Garden of Athens. Around 31,101 visitors have given this attraction and park an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

This is your chance to spend some time at the popular Benaki Museum. Benaki Museum is an art museum, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,740 travelers. It’s estimated that more than 41,852 people visit this fantastic attraction every year.

Come to Central Athens prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. If you’re up for a top-rated experience that many other visitors in Central Athens enjoy, check out the spectacular tours you can join on this day.

When you’re ready to eat, recommend you go to one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens, like Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

Ama Lachei is another of the best restaurant options you can find in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 customers.

Efcharis restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens, is a place locals enjoy. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city of Athens to end the day perfectly. The Clumsies is an excellent example. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,694 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Kuko's The Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,785 customers.

Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida is another top-rated bar in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,926 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another amazing day in Central Athens, Greece.

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Day 3

Day 3 in Athens

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  • Philopappos Hill
  • Philopappos Monument
  • Odeon of Herodes Atticus
  • Areopagus Hill
  • Technopolis City of Athens
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Wake up to a new day of wonderful places to discover in the beautiful city of Central Athens. You still have 4 nights left of your city break in Central Athens. We recommend you use this day to explore some of the top attractions surrounding the city.

Philopappos Hill is a best-rated park and attraction in Central Athens, which according to most travelers is a worthwhile visit. This popular site and has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,433 visitors.

Today, you’ll also have an excellent opportunity to spend some time at the incredible Philopappos Monument. This attraction is a mausoleum, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4.7 visitors.

The magnificent Odeon of Herodes Atticus is yet another popular stop on travelers’ itineraries. This attraction is an odeon and highlight for many visitors in Central Athens. The attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 11,806 visitors.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably wish to fit in your schedule is the fantastic Areopagus Hill. Around 2,986 visitors have given this attraction and best-rated sightseeing destination an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

This is your chance to spend some time at the popular Technopolis City of Athens. Technopolis City of Athens is a museum, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,710 travelers.

Come to Central Athens prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. If you’re up for a top-rated experience that many other visitors in Central Athens enjoy, check out the spectacular tours you can join on this day.

When you’re ready to eat, recommend you go to one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens, like Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.

Rosalia is another of the best restaurant options you can find in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

Kuzina, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens, is a place locals enjoy. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city of Athens to end the day perfectly. Brettos is an excellent example. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ippopotamos. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

Mayros Gatos is another top-rated bar in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another amazing day in Central Athens, Greece.

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Day 4

Day 4 in Athens

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  • Roman Agora
  • Hadrian's Library
  • Monastiraki Square 6
  • Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Temple of Hephaestus
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Wake up to a new day of wonderful places to discover in the beautiful city of Central Athens. You still have 3 nights left of your city break in Central Athens. We recommend you use this day to explore some of the top attractions surrounding the city.

Roman Agora is a best-rated square and attraction in Central Athens, which according to most travelers is a worthwhile visit. This popular site and has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,900 visitors.

Today, you’ll also have an excellent opportunity to spend some time at the incredible Hadrian's Library. This attraction is a building, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4.4 visitors.

The magnificent Monastiraki Square 6 is yet another popular stop on travelers’ itineraries. This attraction is a rescue excavation and highlight for many visitors in Central Athens. The attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,638 visitors.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably wish to fit in your schedule is the fantastic Ancient Agora of Athens. Around 26,727 visitors have given this attraction and archaeological site an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

This is your chance to spend some time at the popular Temple of Hephaestus. Temple of Hephaestus is an ancient greek temple, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,676 travelers.

Come to Central Athens prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. If you’re up for a top-rated experience that many other visitors in Central Athens enjoy, check out the spectacular tours you can join on this day.

When you’re ready to eat, recommend you go to one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens, like LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 customers.

AGORA is another of the best restaurant options you can find in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,241 customers.

Arcadia Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens, is a place locals enjoy. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,812 customers.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city of Athens to end the day perfectly. Tiki Bar Athens is an excellent example. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,829 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Zampano. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,675 customers.

Buena Vista Social Bar is another top-rated bar in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,552 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another amazing day in Central Athens, Greece.

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Day 5

Day 5 in Athens

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  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Parthenon
  • Theatre of Dionysus
  • Acropolis Museum
  • Hadrian's Arch
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Wake up to a new day of wonderful places to discover in the beautiful city of Central Athens. You still have 2 nights left of your city break in Central Athens. We recommend you use this day to explore some of the top attractions surrounding the city.

Acropolis of Athens is a best-rated acropolis and attraction in Central Athens, which according to most travelers is a worthwhile visit. This popular site and has received an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 101,224 visitors.

Today, you’ll also have an excellent opportunity to spend some time at the incredible Parthenon. This attraction is an ancient greek temple, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4.8 visitors.

The magnificent Theatre of Dionysus is yet another popular stop on travelers’ itineraries. This attraction is a greek theatre and highlight for many visitors in Central Athens. The attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,037 visitors.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably wish to fit in your schedule is the fantastic Acropolis Museum. Around 50,713 visitors have given this attraction and archaeological museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Deciding on a visit to Acropolis Museum is not a bad idea, considering that each year, more than 814,565 people visit this attraction.

This is your chance to spend some time at the popular Hadrian's Arch. Hadrian's Arch is a best-rated sightseeing destination, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,020 travelers.

Come to Central Athens prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. If you’re up for a top-rated experience that many other visitors in Central Athens enjoy, check out the spectacular tours you can join on this day.

When you’re ready to eat, recommend you go to one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens, like Zampano. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,675 customers.

Buena Vista Social Bar is another of the best restaurant options you can find in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,552 customers.

Barley Cargo, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens, is a place locals enjoy. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city of Athens to end the day perfectly. SYN AThINA is an excellent example. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Drachmi. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,611 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another amazing day in Central Athens, Greece.

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Day 6

Day 6 in Athens

  • Athens
  • Kaisariani
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  • Hymettus, Kesariani & Vyronas Aesthetic Forest
  • Byzantine & Christian Museum
  • Museum of Cycladic Art
  • Panathenaic Stadium
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Wake up to a new day of wonderful places to discover in the beautiful city of Central Athens. You still have 1 night left of your city break in Central Athens. We recommend you use this day to explore some of the top attractions surrounding the city.

Hymettus, Kesariani & Vyronas Aesthetic Forest is a best-rated park and attraction in Central Athens, which according to most travelers is a worthwhile visit. This popular site and has received an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,505 visitors.

Today, you’ll also have an excellent opportunity to spend some time at the incredible Byzantine & Christian Museum. This attraction is a museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4.6 visitors.

The magnificent Museum of Cycladic Art is yet another popular stop on travelers’ itineraries. This attraction is an art museum and highlight for many visitors in Central Athens. The attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,007 visitors.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably wish to fit in your schedule is the fantastic Panathenaic Stadium. Around 27,212 visitors have given this attraction and stadium an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

This is your chance to spend some time at the popular Temple of Olympian Zeus. Temple of Olympian Zeus is an ancient greek temple, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,685 travelers.

Come to Central Athens prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. If you’re up for a top-rated experience that many other visitors in Central Athens enjoy, check out the spectacular tours you can join on this day.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city of Athens to end the day perfectly.

Raise your glass and relax after another amazing day in Central Athens, Greece.

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Day 7

Day 7 in Athens - Departure day

  • Athens - Departure Day
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  • Kerameikos
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Your city break in Athens is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to the city.

Depending on how much time you have on your departure day, this is your chance to catch one last glimpse of the beautiful city of Athens. We recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you can catch a later flight, we recommend visiting some of the attractions you may not yet have had the time to explore.

Kerameikos neighborhood is a fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Athens. This neighborhood and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,745 visitors.

You’ll then say farewell to Athens and begin your journey home, now filled with unforgettable experiences, memories, and photos from Greece!

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