A Friday in early October 2027, we will be leaving a Viking ship in Piraeus at about 8 AM for a one night stay in Athens. Then going directly to Athens airport Saturday for a 10AM check-in. Where to stay, what to see?
Never seen Athens. This forum suggests using Welcome Pickups to get to the pension/small hotel to drop bags and onward to the airport Saturday. For orientation, would a ~2 hour narrated driving tour of Athens be a good way to start off? Which bus/car tour? The only givens were to see the Acropolis and walk the Plaka. What other sights or districts to experience by foot? An undiscovered Taverna for dinner?
The stay: safe, modest price, private bath, where we could walk out the door and enjoy the neighborhood streets.
Thanks, Ted