What to Pack for Day 1: December 11
Morning:
- Arrive in Athens, travel to hotel.
- Explore Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens.
- See Anafiotika, the “island village” under the Acropolis.
Afternoon:
- Blocked out rest time in case I'm tired.
Evening:
- Dinner in Plaka.
- Night Walk to Syntagma Square for Christmas lights.
- Maybe get mulled wine?
Day 2: December 12
Morning:
- Acropolis Hill (Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike)
- Acropolis Museum
- Lunch at museum restaurant?
Afternoon:
- Herodion & Dionysus Theatre
- National Archaeological Museum
Evening:
- Dinner (Strofi, Balcony Restaurant & Bar in Koukaki)
- Rooftop / Terrace Bar ??
Day 3: December 13
Morning:
- Ancient Agora (Temple of Hephaestus, Stoa of Attalos, etc.)
- Monastiraki Square (Flea market, shops & antiques, etc.)
Afternoon:
- Lunch (Koastas, Tzitzikas & Mermigas???)
- Athens Food on Foot Tour.
Evening:
- Light dinner?
- Six d.o.g.s bar or Cine Paris maybe?
- Find a cool place to get some drinks, read, people watch, etc.
Day 4: December 14
Morning:
- Day Trip to Cape Sounion (4–5 hours).
- Coastal drive along the Athenian Riviera
- Visit Temple of Poseidon
- Lunch
Afternoon:
- Return to Athens
Evening:
- Dinner, maybe book a cool evening experience.
- Look up Kafeneio, GB Roof, etc.
- Maybe something in Exarchia or Koukaki.
Day 5: December 15
- Travel Day, keep open! - Packing Checklist