2 days · Athens itinerary
Athens in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary
Two days in Athens lets you pair the ancient city with a sunset at Cape Sounion. This 2-day Athens itinerary covers the Acropolis and old town on day one and the Temple of Poseidon on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Day 1: Acropolis & museum
- 2Plaka & food walk
- 3Day 2: Cape Sounion
- 4Sunset at Poseidon’s temple
Day 1: the ancient city
Tour the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, and explore the Plaka and Monastiraki with a Greek food walk.
Day 2: Cape Sounion
Drive the Athens Riviera to Cape Sounion for the Temple of Poseidon, timed for the famous sunset.
Optional: ancient Agora
With extra time, add the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus on a combo ticket.
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