Friday morning (Nov 28, 2025): Begin at Syntagma Square to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the ceremonial Evzones (best viewed early before crowds). From there stroll east through the shaded paths of the National Garden and past the neoclassical Zappeion — a pleasant 45–60 minute green interlude that leads directly to the pedestrian promenade below the Acropolis.
Friday afternoon: Walk up the Dionysiou Areopagitou route to the Acropolis for a focused 1.5–2 hour visit to the Parthenon, Erechtheion and the hilltop terraces (late November light is excellent for photos). After descending, cross to the Acropolis Museum for lunch at the museum café and a 90-minute exploration of recovered sculptures and contextual displays.
Friday evening: Wander the Plaka and Anafiotika lanes as twilight sets over the illuminated Acropolis, enjoy a relaxed group dinner at a mid-range taverna on Adrianou Street, then head to a rooftop bar with an Acropolis view for drinks — finish the night with a short walk into Psyrri if you want livelier bars and street art.
Saturday morning (Nov 29, 2025): Start in Monastiraki to browse the flea market, ceramics shops and street vendors — ideal for 60 minutes of souvenir-hunting— then step into the nearby Ancient Agora to tour the Temple of Hephaestus and the archaeological museum in about 1–1.5 hours.
Saturday afternoon: Head uphill to Kolonaki for a relaxed late-morning coffee and window-shopping at boutiques and design shops, then visit the Benaki Museum (or a smaller contemporary gallery) for roughly 1–1.5 hours to experience decorative arts and modern Greek design. Allow time to return to your hotel and freshen up before sunset plans.
Saturday evening: Take the funicular up Lycabettus Hill for panoramic sunset views over Athens (arrive before dusk), descend for a lively dinner in the Gazi/Psyrri area at a medium-budget restaurant, and finish with live Greek music or a relaxed bar for a final nightcap.