Trip Details: Duration: 2 weeks
• Accommodation: I will be staying in an apartment located in Plaka (central historic neighborhood).
• Workweek: Sunday–Thursday
• Weekends: Friday & Saturday
• Work Hours: 08:00–16:00 (remote)
2-Week Athens Plan (dates, times, activities, meals)
| Date | Day | Time | Plan (activities & logistics) | Meals (budget-friendly; dinner ≤ €50 pp; mix of local/Italian/Japanese; some nights cook at home) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Sun (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work from apartment (Plaka). After work: orientation stroll Plaka → Anafiotika → Syntagma. | Lunch: bakery pastry + coffee near Plaka. Dinner (home-cook night #1): simple Greek salad & pasta. |
| 17:30–20:30 | Sunset viewpoint at Lycabettus Hill(walk/short taxi). | |||
| Nov 3 | Mon (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. Short break walk through the National Garden. | Lunch: souvlaki wrap takeaway. Dinner:Oroscopo (Greek/Italian; reservations recommended). Google rating pages and address verified; coordinates in file. Near Place+1 |
| 18:30–21:00 | Stroll Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) area (exterior in evening). LatLong+1 | |||
| Nov 4 | Tue (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. | Lunch: spanakopita + espresso. Dinner: Atitamos(beloved taverna level spot; widely reviewed; live-ish vibe many nights). High user scores and strong Google-sourced signals via aggregators; address in file. Tripadvisor+1 |
| 18:30–21:00 | Evening wander Exarchia → Omonia → Psyrri (stick to main streets). | |||
| Nov 5 | Wed (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. | Lunch: light—koulouri + yogurt. Dinner (home-cook night #2). |
| 17:30–20:30 | Acropolis Museum late visit (check last entry/seasonal hours). Acropolis Tickets | |||
| Nov 6 | Thu (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. | Lunch: coffee + bougatsa. Dinner: Sushimou(tiny sushi bar; book ahead). Google users rate 4.8(RestaurantGuru cites Google); address verified. Trip.com+1 |
| 18:30–21:00 | Drinks near Syntagma; stroll pedestrian Ermou. | |||
| Nov 7 | Fri (weekend) | 08:30–12:30 | Acropolis & Parthenon (arrive for rope-drop). Walk down via Theatre of Dionysus. Coordinates provided. Latitude+1 | Lunch: Maiandros (traditional taverna on Adrianou; widely reviewed; 4.6+ on aggregators; address in file). Restaurant Guru+1 |
| 14:00–17:00 | Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus. LatLong | Dinner: Klimataria (live music nights, Theater Sq.; confirm schedule). Address & music confirmed by official pages. This is Athens+2klimataria.gr+2 | ||
| Nov 8 | Sat (weekend) | 09:00–18:30 | Day trip (rental car): Cape Sounion for Temple of Poseidon at sunset. Optional seaside stop: Vouliagmeni Lake/Marina Alimos en route. Coordinates provided for Poseidon. Wikipedia | Lunch: seaside taverna (fresh fish) under €25 pp; Dinner: sunset snack at Sounion kiosks / return to Athens late. |
| Nov 9 | Sun (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. Chill evening. | Lunch: gyro. Dinner (home-cook night #3). |
| 17:30–20:30 | Temple of Olympian Zeus & Hadrian’s Arch (short walk). LatLong | |||
| Nov 10 | Mon (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. | Lunch: bakery sandwich. Dinner: Oroscopo(pasta or risotto night under €50 pp). Near Place |
| 18:30–20:30 | Panathenaic Stadium audio tour if daylight remains; otherwise café time. LatLong | |||
| Nov 11 | Tue (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. | Lunch: light salad bowl. Dinner: Atitamos(reserve; excellent value). Tripadvisor |
| 18:30–20:30 | National Archaeological Museum (plan a focused 1.5–2h). LatLong | |||
| Nov 12 | Wed (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. | Lunch: coffee + loukoumades. Dinner: Sushimou(booked earlier; omakase-style). Trip.com |
| 18:30–20:30 | Monastiraki Flea Market browsing. | |||
| Nov 13 | Thu (work) | 08:00–16:00 | Work. Pack for day trip tomorrow. | Lunch: pita + fruit. Dinner: Maiandros (early). Restaurant Guru |
| 18:30–20:00 | Easy evening—coffee in Plaka steps. | |||
| Nov 14 | Fri (weekend) | 07:30–20:00 | Day trip (rental car): Delphi. Optional scenic coffee stop in Arachova. Explore Delphi site and museum. Coordinates for both in files. Wikipedia+2Latitude+2 | Lunch: Arachova taverna (hearty mountain fare). Dinner: back in Athens—casual meze near Plaka. |
| Nov 15 | Sat (weekend) | 09:00–12:00 | Chill day: National Garden + Zappeion; souvenirs on Adrianou. | Lunch: café pastry + espresso. Dinner: your choice repeat favorite under €50 pp. |
In-city transport: Walk + Athens Metro/tram/taxis (short, inexpensive rides). For day trips, rent a car for flexibility (Delphi & Cape Sounion).
Weather (early–mid November): typically mild—~12–19 °C, some rain; layer up and plan indoor museum options as needed. Viator
Events during your dates (examples; pick & book if they appeal)
- Live music taverna nights at Klimataria (Psyrri) — classic rebetiko nights with dancing; check the weekly schedule. This is Athens+1
- Concerts & gatherings (early–mid Nov) — Athens has a steady slate: search Songkick Athens for concert listings, and Eventbrite Athens for meetups, tech/business nights, and culture. Filter your dates Nov 2–15. This is Athens+1
- This is Athens event listings often highlight touring acts and cultural happenings in November. Thomas Cook
Dining picks (kept ≤ €50 pp; verified quality & high ratings)
- Oroscopo (Pangrati; Greek/Italian; friendly pricing) — address & map; reliable pick for pasta/risotto + Greek mains (Google map data/coords included). Near Place+1
- Sushimou (Syntagma; tiny sushi counter) — Google users 4.8/5 cited by RestaurantGuru; reserve. Trip.com
- Atitamos (Exarchia; homey Greek; great value) — very strong review consensus; widely reported as 4.7 on Google via aggregators. Restaurant Guru
- Maiandros (Adrianou, Monastiraki; classic taverna) — widely reviewed (4.6+ on aggregators), easy after Ancient Agora. Restaurant Guru
- Live-music taverna: Klimataria (Psyrri; reserve on music nights). This is Athens+1
(All choices are casual, popular, and fit the budget. I intentionally avoided Michelin/fine-dining.)
Smart extras & safety notes
- Stay central (Plaka/Syntagma/Monastiraki) for easy walks; at night, favor main, well-lit streets around Omonia/Psirri.
- Ticket bundles: Combine Acropolis + several sites to save and skip lines; check seasonal hours. Urbanist Wanderer
- Optional route breaks: On long drives, pause at Arachova (to/from Delphi) and a seaside café near Vouliagmeni (to Sounion). Wikipedia
Downloadable map files (all geolocations)
I’ve prepared importable files for Google Maps / My Maps:
Included (with precise coordinates): Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, National Archaeological Museum, Syntagma, Plaka center, Lycabettus, Temple of Poseidon (Sounion), Delphi Museum, Arachova, and Oroscopo. (If you want every single café/restaurant pinned too, say the word and I’ll expand the file.)
Why these picks are rock-solid
- Attractions: canonical highlights per Rick-Steves-style priorities (Acropolis, Agora, key museums, viewpoints) and UNESCO-level sites; coordinates/summaries verified via reputable sources (LatLong, Pleiades, Wikipedia/Google Arts & Culture). pleiades.stoa.org+4Latitude+4LatLong+4
- Restaurants: budget-friendly, beloved by locals/travelers, and showing 4.6–4.9-level approval on Google as reflected in trusted aggregators and listings (RestaurantGuru citing Google users, and strong cross-site consensus). Trip.com+2Restaurant Guru+2
- Events: official city portal + Songkick/Eventbrite are the best live feeds for the exact dates you’ll be in town. Thomas Cook+2This is Athens+2