2 Days In Athens – Itinerary For What To Do And Where To Stay

Centered around the Acropolis, there are layers upon layers of history to be uncovered and even if you have limited amounts of time.

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This is a detailed itinerary for how to spend 2 days in Athens. It’s a perfect way to start or end your trip to Greece.

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Day 1 – Athens – Odeon of Herodes Atticus

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Day 2 – Athens – A History Lesson

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