I've got a Mediterranean cruise coming up in the second half of May that will depart from the port in Athens. We're planning to fly into Athens two days early, arriving Friday to have a full Saturday in Athens, and then catch our cruise on Sunday. How would you craft your single day in Athens? I'm traveling with my mom who is 75, she can't walk for super long periods of time (not more than say 30 minutes at time) or hike too many flights of stairs in one shot. Our cruise will be going to Santorini, Olympia and Corfu, not sure if these ports of call will have some better attractions that allow us to skip some attractions in Athens.
Posted by
Charleston & Birmingham
5190 posts
The Acropolis Museum in the afternoon when its hot-and it has a nice cafe
Posted by
Michigan
570 posts
Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, find a rooftop bar/restaurant for dinner with views of the Acropolis - it's lit up at night and amazing.
Posted by
Granite Bay, CA
2020 posts
I ended a med cruise in Athens with my 90 year old dad and sister. I found a fabulous day tour with a private "driver" not "tour guide", but he was every bit of a tour guide or better. He picked us up from the port and dropped us off at our hotel. He could get you at your hotel and return you there. He took us all around and knew the timing to avoid crowds. He will make your day into whatever you want. It was a perfect full day!
I highly recommend!!
Posted by
Massachusetts, USA
2242 posts
Visit the Acropolis in the morning when it is cooler. You can go on guided tour, if you wish, with Athens Walks. And visit the Acropolis Museum in the afternoon when it is hotter.
https://www.athens-walks.com/
You can ask them if they do private guided tours if that is something you are interested in.
Posted by
187 posts
I would agree with the other posters that if I only had 1 day in Athens I would go to see the Acropolis. That being said, your mother may have difficulty walking or climbing to the top. There is an elevator but it isn't always in operation.
Posted by
Atlanta
5636 posts
The Ancient Agora sits right at the base of the Acropolis and has one of the best preserved temples in Greece. Google it and see if it holds any interest.