During your stay, a visit to Athens is one of the highlights of your vacation. Its many highlights guarantee a wonderful day trip. Whether you want to soak up history, or store and terrace, it is all possible in Greece’s largest city. A day trip to Athens from Epidavros is quite doable as it is a short two-hour drive to the city center parking lot. From there, all sights are within walking distance. We will give you the route to the parking lot from the accommodation. Not in possession of a rental car? If so, we will arrange transportation for this day trip by mutual agreement.

Acropolis

From the Acropolis, you have a magnificent view of the city. You will see the Parthenon, the temple once dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron saint. You will also see the Caryatids, which carry the roof of the Erechtheon. You will even see a piece of the ancient Stadium and the Temple of Zeus. Next to the entrance, you can go up the Areopagus, the site of the first court in antiquity and where the Apostle Paul defended his faith to the Athenians.

Syntagma Square

At every full hour, the changing of the guard can be seen in front of the parliament building in Syntagma Square. Known as a busy thoroughfare, the square is also home to the Parliament building. Many tourists come here for the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Every hour there is a changing of the guard according to solemn ceremony and every Sunday there is an elaborate changing of the guard with a grand ceremony. While you’re at this Syntagma Square, make sure to visit the metro station as well. It is the most beautiful in all of Athens where you can also view various archaeological finds.
And don’t forget to stroll through the narrow streets of Plaka, Athens’ oldest district and Monastiraki with its many stores and taverns.

On the ticket you bought for the Acropolis, you can also visit the other excavations in the historic center, such as the Ancient Agora with the museum in the stoa, the Roman Agora and the Temple of Zeus.
Next to the Acropolis, you will see the new Acropolis Museum, which is also well worth a visit. It opened in June 2009 and was built over an excavation of an ancient Athenian quarter.
If you want to visit the National Archaeological Museum, it is best to take the subway. The Archaeological Museum features artifacts excavated throughout Greece. You can spend an entire day there.

Olympic Stadium

Panathenaic Stadium is a stadium where the Panathenaic Games were once held and is one of the notable Athens highlights. In 1896, the stadium was rebuilt and the first modern Olympic Games were held here. The stadium does have room for 80,000 people. This stadium has still been used for various sports ceremonies over the years, but is now just a sight where you can learn more about the Olympic Games.

Take a day trip to Athens, or book your stay in combination with several days’ stay in the capital.

Athens is an incredibly large city with a rich history. Therefore, a day trip Athens during your stay will be packed with many highlights you will want to see and visit. You probably want to visit the Acropolis or the National Archaeological Museum first, but there is much more to experience in Athens. In any case, advice is to visit the Acropolis early in the morning to avoid large crowds.

The district of Pláka is definitely something you will visit. This is one of the coziest neighborhoods in Athens with nice terraces and souvenir shops. Although this district is very touristy, it does have an authentic atmosphere and colorful appearance. Walk through the Psiri district, actually the hippest neighborhood in Athens with its colorful streets, restaurants and terraces. Traditionally a working-class neighborhood but still home to traditional sandal makers and leather workers.