Hilltops of Athens in Two Days
Description:
On this two day tour you will get a chance to view the city of Athens from great heights while visiting archeological sites, museums and important landmarks along the way.
Author: Jennifer
Day 1 - Athens
On the first day you will tour Pnyx, Arios Pagos and Philoppapou Hills and then visit museums below the Acropolis and in Plaka. These hills are locate just opposite the Acropolis rock and are accessible by walking along Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian walk. A cobblestone path through a pine covered forest will take you up to these hilltops. Note the beautiful Byzantine church of Saint Dimitrios Loubardiaris. After taking in the panoramic views over Athens you have two options: head towards Thissio or Plaka. If Thissio is your choice, visit the Herakleidon Experience in Visual Art museum (a must for M.C. Escher fans). This private museum is open from Tu-Sa 1pm-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm, closed on Mondays. Along the same pedestrianized street is Stavlos, former royal stables-now cafe/bar. If Plaka is your choice then head back towards the Acropolis. If you want a break drop into Dionysos Café. From this café/restaurant you have the most amazing view of the Parthenon. Just below the Acropolis is the Ilias Lalaounis Jewellery Museum (M,Th-Sa 9a-4p, W 9a-9p, Su 11a-4p). Enter Plaka from Tripodon street so that you can see the Lysikrates Monument. There are three museums within close proximity to eachother: the Greek Children’s Museum -great for kids- (Tu-F 10a-2p, Sa,Su 10a-3p), the Museum of Greek Folk Art and the Vlassis Frissiras Museum of Contemporary Art. In the evening attend an alfresco Greek dance performance at the Dora Stratou Theater (from mid May to end September, Tu-Sa 9:30pm, Su 8:15pm, Mon closed) or check to see if the Odeon of Herod Atticus has any events. Once again, Dionysos Café by night is an enjoyable for a nightcap. Dinner at Edodi is another option.
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Pnyx, Areopagos and Philopappou Hills
Location:
view in google mapsRobertou Galli Street
177 42 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 331 0392 (Tourist Info)2
Greek Children's Museum
Location:
view in google maps14 Kydathineon Street
Plaka
105 58 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 331 29952
Stavlos
Location:
view in google maps10 Heraklidon Street
118 51 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 346 72023
Museum of Greek Folk Art
Location:
view in google maps17 Kidathineon
Plaka
10558 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 322 90314
Stavlos
Location:
view in google maps10 Heraklidon Street
11851 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 346 72025
Odeon of Herod Atticus
Location:
view in google mapsDionysiou Areopagitou Street
10558 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 323 27716
Greek Dances Theatre "Dora Stratou "
Location:
view in google maps8 Scholiou Street
10558 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 324 4395 / 30 210 324 61887
Dionysos Zonar's Café
Location:
view in google maps43 Rovertou Galli Street
11742 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 92331829
Lysikrates Monument
Location:
view in google mapsTripodon Street
105 58 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 331 0392 (Tourist Information)10
Vlassis Frissiras Museum of Contemporary European Art
Location:
view in google maps3-7 Monis Asteriou Street
Plaka
10558 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 323 467811
Herakleidon Experience in Visual Art
Location:
view in google maps16 Herakleidon Street
Thissio
11851 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 346 198112
Ilias Lalaounis Jewellery Museum
Location:
view in google maps12 Kalisperi
At Karyatidon
11742 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 922 1044 / +30 210 922 726013
Hotel Herodion
Location:
view in google maps4 Rovertou Galli Street
Makrigianni
11742 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 923 683214
Hotel Hera
Location:
view in google maps9 Falirou Street
Makrigianni
11742 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 923 6760Day 2 - Athens
Make your way up to the Kolonaki district and take the cable car to the top of Lykavittos (Lycabetus Hill) for sweeping 360 degree views of the city. A gourmet restaurant occupies a section of this hilltop along with a café and a small chapel. During the summer months, the Lykavittos Theater hosts outdoor performances. Lunch options in Kolonaki include Papadakis and To Ouzadiko. Museums at the foothill of Lycabettus Hill are the Benaki Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Byzantine Museum and the War Museum. If you want a more dramatic view of the city, book a helicopter tour.
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Benaki Museum
Location:
view in google maps1 Koumbari
At Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias, Kolonaki, 5 blocks east of Syntagma Sq
10674 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 367 10002
Periscope Hotel
Location:
view in google maps22 Haritos Street
10675 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 729 72003
Lykavittos Hill
Location:
view in google mapsCorner of Aristippou & Ploutarchou Streets
106 76 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 722 7065 (Cafe) / +30 210 331 0392 (Tourist Information)4
Papadakis
Location:
view in google maps15 Fokilidou & 47A Voukourestiou Streets
Kolonaki
106 73 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 360 86215
To Ouzadiko
Location:
view in google maps25-29 Karneadou Street
Lemos International Shopping Center
10675 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 729 54846
Orizontes Lykavittou
Location:
view in google mapsMount Lycabettus
Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 722 7065 / 30 210 721 07017
Museum of Cycladic Art
Location:
view in google maps4 Neophytou Douka
(off Vassilissis Sophias Avenue)
106 74 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 722 83218
Helicopter Sightseeing Tour of Athens
Location:
view in google maps19 Syngrou Avenue
117 43 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 428 55009
St. George Lycabettus Hotel
Location:
view in google mapsKleomenous 2, Kolonaki
106 75 Athens, Greece
Phone:
30 210 729 0711 / 071910
War Museum
Location:
view in google mapsVassilissis Sophias Avenue and 2 Rizari Street
10675 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 725 2974-511
Byzantine Museum
Location:
view in google maps22 Vasilissis Sofias Ave
From Syntagma Sq., walk along Queen Sophias Ave. for about 15 min. The museum is on your right. If you come to the Hilton Hotel, you have gone too far
106 75 Athens, Greece
Phone:
+30 210 721 1027 / +30 210 723 2178