Day 1:

Breakfast at a local café

Start your day with a warm cup of Greek coffee and a pastry at a local café. Budget: $5.

Visit the Acropolis Museum

Explore ancient artifacts and learn about Greece's history. Admission: $10. Estimated time: 2 hours.

Lunch at a souvlaki shop

Enjoy a delicious souvlaki wrap at a popular local eatery. Budget: $6.

Walk around Plaka

Stroll through the picturesque streets of Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens, filled with shops and cafes. Estimated time: 1.5 hours.

Visit the Ancient Agora

Explore the ruins of the Ancient Agora and see the Temple of Hephaestus. Admission: $5. Estimated time: 1.5 hours.

Dinner at a taverna

Enjoy a traditional Greek dinner at a local taverna. Budget: $15.

Evening stroll at Lycabettus Hill

Take a walk up Lycabettus Hill for stunning views of the city at sunset. Free activity. Estimated time: 1 hour.

. Day 2:

Breakfast at a bakery

Grab a fresh pastry and coffee from a local bakery. Budget: $4.

Visit the National Archaeological Museum

Discover one of the world's greatest collections of ancient artefacts. Admission: $12. Estimated time: 2 hours.

Lunch at a nearby eatery

Enjoy a light lunch of Greek salad and bread. Budget: $8.

Explore the Central Market

Wander through the bustling stalls of the central market and experience local life. Free activity. Estimated time: 1 hour.

Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus

Visit the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples of the ancient world. Admission: $6. Estimated time: 1 hour.

Relax at the National Garden

Take a peaceful walk in the National Garden of Athens. Free activity. Estimated time: 1 hour.

Dinner at a local pizzeria

Savor a slice of pizza at a local pizzeria. Budget: $10.

Explore nightlife in Gazi

Discover the vibrant nightlife of the Gazi district with bars and live music. Free to explore.

. Day 3:

Breakfast at your accommodation

Enjoy a simple breakfast at your accommodation. Budget: $4.

Day trip to Sounion

Take a bus to Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon and enjoy stunning seaside views. Bus fare: $5. Estimated time: 4 hours (including travel).

Lunch at a seaside taverna

Have lunch at a taverna with a view of the sea. Budget: $12.

Relax at the beach

Spend some time relaxing at a nearby beach. Free activity. Estimated time: 2 hours.

Return to Athens

Catch the bus back to Athens. Bus fare included in earlier ticket.

Dinner at a local grillhouse

Enjoy a final dinner of grilled meats and vegetables. Budget: $15.

Stroll through Monastiraki Square

End your trip with a leisurely walk through Monastiraki Square, soaking in the atmosphere. Free activity.