We devote today to the mighty Acropolis and its surrounding sites. It will be a long and tiring day, so try to pace yourself. Drink lots of water. Stop often to rest.
Start your morning 
with the South Acropolis tour. Try to be at the gate when they open. The audio guide will eventually lead you straight up the hill to the Acropolis itself so you can move seamlessly to the Acropolis tour. We start early because, as the morning progresses, the site gets more crowded and hot.
Climb the Sacred Way to the home of Athena. Learn why the tiny temple of Athena Nike is both a symbol of hope and a site of great tragedy. Ooh and aah over the Parthenon and Erechtheon and the panoramic views of Athens. It will take you two or three hours to do justice to this historic place. Did I mention you should drink lots of water?
Drop by the Areopagus to listen to the echoes of gods and men. Remember that the Apostle Paul stood here.
As noon approaches, walk down Apostolou Paulou (north) towards Thissio Station. Find a restaurant with an Acropolis view and take a long, leisurely lunch. Try moussaka or some souvlaki.
The afternoon belongs to the Agora. This wonderful site is like an old book—much worn and battered but so full of stories! The Agora was the home of Athens’ civic, commercial, and social life … where democracy worked its magic … a spot frequented b
y Socrates, Aristotle, and Pericles. There are very few places in the world as steeped in significant history as the Agora.
The reconstructed Stoa of Attalos is an architectural jewel, giving visitors a great feel for how these buildings functioned originally and what the Agora looked like in its prime. Housed inside the Stoa is the tiny Agora Museum—one of my favorites.
You’ve hit it hard today. Take a break. Get a frappe, people-watch, and stroll through the Plaka district—a touristy but still attractive area.
Greeks eat late, so try to hold off supper until after 20:00. Look for a restaurant off the beaten path … one that has traditional Greek dishes served family style. Strike up a conversation with a native Greek. (An offer to buy ouzo usually starts the words flowing.)
ainly the greatest museum in Greece and one of the best in the world. It opens at 8:00 (except on Mondays, when it opens at 12:30). You will want to go early and stay late.
The new Museum opened in June, 2009 . It is a much worthier home for the Acropolis treasures than where they have been—crammed in a tiny, inadequate box on top of the 
