Athens 3-Day Itinerary

Day 1 · The Acropolis and sunset on Philopappos Hill Around the Acropolis

1. 1. Acropolis of Athens (Ακρόπολη Αθηνών) Wikipedia
   Best time: At opening or 2 hours before closing · Admission: Paid · timed entry — The marble is polished and slippery — wear good soles / Midsummer is scorching; it can close during heatwaves
2. 2. Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Ωδείο Ηρώδου του Αττικού) Wikipedia
   Best time: On the way up the Acropolis · Admission: Viewed from above with the Acropolis ticket — Usually seen from the Acropolis's south slope / You can sit inside only for summer festival performances
3. 3. Areopagus Hill (Λόφος Αρείου Πάγου)
   Best time: Sunset · Admission: Free — A sunset spot facing the Acropolis and city / The rock is very slippery — use the steps
4. 4. Acropolis Museum (Μουσείο Ακρόπολης)
   The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. Wikipedia
   Best time: Afternoon (hottest hours) · Admission: Paid — Ancient ruins visible under the glass floors / The top-floor Parthenon Gallery looks out at the real thing
5. 5. Temple of Olympian Zeus (Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός)
   Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid (in the combined ticket) — A few giant columns remain — visible from outside too / Hadrian's Arch is right beside it
6. 6. Philopappos Hill (Λόφος Φιλοπάππου)
   Best time: Sunset · Admission: Free — Look at the Acropolis at eye level / A 15–20 minute walk up through pines

Day 2 · From the Ancient Agora to Plaka and Syntagma Square Monastiraki, Plaka & Syntagma

1. 1. Ancient Agora of Athens (Αρχαία Αγορά Αθηνών)
   The Ancient Agora of Athens (also called the Classical Agora) is an ancient Greek agora. Wikipedia
   Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid (in the combined ticket) — Home to the Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples / Little shade — bring water
2. 2. Hadrian's Library (Βιβλιοθήκη του Αδριανού)
   Hadrian's Library is the ruin of a monumental building created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. Wikipedia
   Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid (in the combined ticket) — Roman ruins right by Monastiraki Square / Fairly visible from outside the fence
3. 3. Monastiraki Square (Πλατεία Μοναστηρακίου)
   Best time: Evening · Admission: Free — The flea market is biggest on Sundays / Nearby rooftop bars face the lit Acropolis
4. 4. Plaka (Πλάκα) Wikipedia
   Best time: Evening · Admission: Free to browse — The old quarter beneath the Acropolis, full of tavernas / The Anafiotika lanes look like a Cycladic island village
5. 5. Monument to the Unknown Soldier (Μνημείο του Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη)
   Best time: On the hour · Sunday 11 am · Admission: Free — The Evzones guard changes every hour / The full ceremony is on Sundays at 11 am
6. 6. Athens National Garden (Εθνικός Κήπος) Wikipedia
   Best time: Afternoon (shade) · Admission: Free — A shady city garden for the hottest hours / Right next to Parliament
7. 7. Panathenaic Stadium (Παναθηναϊκό Στάδιο)
   The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. Wikipedia
   Best time: Morning or sunset · Admission: Paid (audio guide included) — Built entirely of marble; hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 / You can run on the track

Day 3 · The National Archaeological Museum and sunset at Cape Sounion Exarchia, Lycabettus & Sounion

1. 1. National Archaeological Museum (Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο)
   Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid — The gold Mask of Agamemnon is the star / Large — allow 2 to 3 hours
2. 2. Mount Lycabettus (Λυκαβηττός)
   Mount Lycabettus (), also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos (Greek: Λυκαβηττός, pronounced), is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. Wikipedia
   Best time: Sunset · Admission: Free on foot · funicular paid — Athens' highest hill, with the Acropolis and sea in view / Over 30 minutes on foot
3. 3. Temple of Poseidon (Ναός Ποσειδώνα)
   Best time: Sunset · Admission: Paid — About 1.5 hours from Athens — famous for sunsets behind the temple / Windy — bring a layer

Sources

• Google Places — 장소 이름·위치
• Wikipedia — 장소 소개 (CC BY-SA 4.0)