With just one day in Athens Greece, you can see the famous hilltop Acropolis, temple ruins, one-of-a-kind museums, and picturesque Greek neighborhoods. Many of the top sites and oldest ruins in the capital city are concentrated in a walkable area, so with an early start and a plan, you can get a solid overview of Athens in a day. This 1 day in Athens itinerary starts with a breakdown of the most popular things to do and see and suggests a few different ways to visit the ones that interest you most.

From the famous Acropolis and Parthenon to top-rated museums to pretty squares and streets featured on postcards, this 2 days in Athens itinerary packs it all in. You’ll get your fill of Greek history as you hop from ancient ruin to ruin, but there will be plenty of time for sampling baklava, shopping for leather sandals, and snapping sunset shots, too.