A weekend escape to Athens
The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.
- Evening
Karamanlidika tou Fani
Mezze · $$ · PsyrriOpen the weekend here — Deli-taverna — Cappadocian-Greek charcuterie and small plates.
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- MorningLycabettus HillOutdoors · Kolonaki
Funicular or 30-min hike — sunset over the entire city.
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Diporto
Greek · $ · PsyrriCellar taverna with no menu, no sign — just what the cook made today.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonAcropolis & ParthenonCulture · Acropolis
Arrive at opening (8am) — beat heat and crowds both.
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Funky Gourmet
Contemporary Greek · $$$$ · KeramikosAvant-garde tasting menu, two Michelin stars.
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- MorningAcropolis MuseumCulture · Makrygianni
Glass floors over excavated ruins; café terrace faces the Parthenon.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonPlaka & AnafiotikaCulture · Plaka
Tiny Cycladic-style village clinging to the Acropolis north slope.
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