5-Day Athens Itinerary: Explore the Best of Greece's Capital

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Created: Monday 22 December 2025

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Trip Idea: Athens Getaway for 2 Adults

Hotel: 4 nights at Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
Destination: Athens, Greece
Included services: Accommodation, Activities, Luxury Hotel Chain Experience
Travelers: 2 Adults
Themes: Hotel Only, Activities, Hotel Chain

For your trip to Athens, I highly recommend diving into some excellent guides and books to enrich your journey. The "Rick Steves Athens & the Peloponnese" guidebook is a fantastic resource for practical tips and local insights. Lonely Planet’s "Greece" guide also offers comprehensive advice and up-to-date information on activities and attractions. If you enjoy history, "The Parthenon Enigma" by Joan Breton Connelly provides fascinating background on Athens' most famous monument. For a literary touch, Mary Renault’s novels like "The King Must Die" vividly bring ancient Greece to life. These resources will help you make the most of your stay in this vibrant and historic city!

About the destination

Athens gets its name from the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is honoured by the magnificent Acropolis, which towers over the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theatre. To this day, the Greek capital remains a major global centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums brimming with artefacts from ancient Greece. The Acropolis, topped by the emblematic Parthenon, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars have been banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archaeological park, visitors will see the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis, with the opportunity to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archaeological museum in Greece, built in the 19th century and dedicated to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as landmarks as they can be seen from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighbourhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle, one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and socialise. The night belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and lively nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast offers dreamy views over the shimmering blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can boast sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy reach. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the most reserved traveller will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.

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Athens - to 0.8 miles from the centreBED AND BREAKFAST1 Vasileos Georgiou A' str. Syntagma Square, Athens 105 64

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With a stay at Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens, you'll be centrally located in Athens, steps from Ermou Street and 3 minutes by foot from Syntagma Square. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Acropolis and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Make yourself at home in one of the 320 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

For lunch or dinner, stop by GB Roof Garden Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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