Athens In Depth with Delphi

Take your time with the monuments, museums and old quarters, with a day trip to Delphi and the mountain village of Arachova in the middle.

A slower-paced five days. Stay in quiet Koukaki on the south side of the Acropolis. The first two days explore the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Kerameikos and Philopappos Hill in detail. On day three, join a tour or take a long-distance bus to Delphi to see the Sanctuary of Apollo and its museum. On day four, visit the museums around Kolonaki and climb Lycabettus Hill in the evening. Ideal for history and museum lovers who don't want to be constantly on the move.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrive and Philopappos Hill

Athens（Acropolis Museum、Philopappos Hill）

Take the metro from the airport to Syntagma Square, then transfer to Line 2 to Acropolis station, about 1 hour. Walk around in the afternoon.

Philopappos Hill is a great spot to watch the sunset over the Acropolis.

Stay: Koukaki

Day 2 · Acropolis, Ancient Agora and Ancient Cemetery

Athens（Acropolis of Athens & Parthenon、Areopagus Hill、Ancient Agora of Athens、Kerameikos）

Walk about 10 minutes from Koukaki to the Acropolis south entrance, then follow the Ancient Agora all the way to Kerameikos.

Book Acropolis timed tickets on the official website in advance. The Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora houses a museum.

Stay: Koukaki

Day 3 · Day Trip to Delphi

Delphi（Archaeological Site of Delphi (Sanctuary of Apollo)、Delphi Archaeological Museum、Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia (Tholos)、Arachova）

Join a tour or take a KTEL long-distance bus to Delphi and back. One way takes about 2.5–3 hours. Return to the city in the evening.

The site is on a hillside, so bring water and sun protection. The mountain area may have snow in winter.

Stay: Koukaki

Day 4 · Museums and Lycabettus Hill

Athens（National Archaeological Museum、Museum of Cycladic Art、Benaki Museum、Mount Lycabettus）

Take the metro to Victoria station to visit the National Archaeological Museum, then take the metro or a taxi to Kolonaki. Ride the cable car up Lycabettus Hill.

The Benaki Museum is closed on Tuesdays, so check opening hours before you go.

Stay: Koukaki

Day 5 · Plaka Old Town and Departure

Athens（Anafiotika、Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds、Hadrian's Library）

In the morning, walk around Plaka and the Roman Agora. In the afternoon, take the metro to the airport, about 1 hour.

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