One Day in Athens: Your Ultimate Pre-Cruise Guide

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Hannah Pardo

  • City Travel

  • Cruises

  • Family Travel

  • Athens

  • Romantic

  • Local Culture

  • Architecture

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We landed in Athens a day before boarding our Virgin Voyages cruise and took an e-bike tour to explore the city and fight off jet lag. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Athens is dotted with small neighborhoods, each offering unique cultures and attractions. We stayed in the Plaka area, which was vibrant with nightlife and great restaurants.

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Things to do in Athens

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We landed in Athens around 10 am local time. After about 18 hours of traveling, I decided the best way to fight jet lag was to get on an e-bike tour nearly right away. We left our luggage at the apartment we’d be checking into later in the day, changed quickly and went on our way.

  • Ebike tour

  • Go see the Acropolis

  • Visit the Parthenon

  • Have a freddo cappuccino or espresso! Their local and delicious cold coffee

  • Panathenaic Stadium! Get there before sundown and take a lap around the track for yourself!

  • Experience the unique changing of the guards at the Presidential Mansion

  • Explore the charming neighborhoods like Plaka and Thiseio

Places to eat & drink in Athens

Gourmet meal and white wine on a rustic table amid candlelight.

We had dinner in the heart of Plaka at Anafiotika Cafe Restaurant. It was delicious!

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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Athens. Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out Steve Michailidis's guide, 2 Days in Athens, Greece.