Greece 2026

Leg 1 of 7 · Athens / Koukaki

Athens

Landing city. Three nights in Koukaki, under the Acropolis, before the islands begin.

2 Sept – 5 Sept3 nightsConfirmedOpen in Maps

Day by day

  1. Wednesday 2 September

    Arrival day
    • 12:25
      FlightConfirmed

      Arrive Athens

      Sharon & Irene · ref QR0203

    • 15:00
      AccommodationConfirmed

      Check in – Sleeping next to the Ancient Gods in Koukaki

      Sharon & Irene · ref A001

    • 18:00
      ActivityConfirmed

      Acropolis and Acropolis Museum

      Sharon & Irene · ref P007 · Booked 18:00–19:30 — tickets A-3561785 and A-3561786 (2x adult), booking ref 1TB9VTQ9KI8XMXH, order 75203844. Walking and museum visit, 12 min walk from Koukaki

  2. Thursday 3 September

    Free day

    Nothing scheduled — pick from the ideas below.

    Ideas: 46ers Fitness Club · HIIT Athens – Koukaki · Body Shape Gym

  3. Friday 4 September

    Free day

    Nothing scheduled — pick from the ideas below.

    Ideas: 46ers Fitness Club · HIIT Athens – Koukaki · Body Shape Gym

  4. Saturday 5 September

    Departure day
    • —
      FerryTo confirm

      Travel Athens/Piraeus to Santorini

      Sharon & Irene · ref FR001 · Confirm port and departure time

Getting in and out

FerryAthens / Piraeus → Santorini5 SeptTo confirm

No ticket supplied

FlightDOH → ATH2026-09-02 07:45 · Qatar Airways QR0203Sharon · seat 11J · ref EE5J48
FlightDOH → ATH2026-09-02 07:45 · Qatar Airways QR0203Irene · seat 11K · ref EE52WX

Eat & drink

One for breakfast, one for a proper dinner, one for cocktails. Nothing is booked — worth reserving the dinner a day or two ahead.

Breakfast

Ergon House Agora

Market café — eggs, cheeses, good coffee

Mitropoleos 23, Syntagma

€8–16

Walk-in; busy from 10:00

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Dinner

Nolan

Greek–Asian, small plates

Voulis 31–33, Syntagma

€35–50 a head

Reserve — small room, fills early

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Cocktails

A for Athens rooftop

Rooftop cocktails, Acropolis straight ahead

Miaouli 2, Monastiraki

€12–16 a drink

Go for sunset; ask for a rail table

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Attractions & walks

Acropolis and Acropolis Museum

Pick

Historic site — the Parthenon plus the museum below it

Where
Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis (entry via the main west gate); museum at Dionysiou Areopagitou 15
Hours
Acropolis 08:00–20:00 in September; museum Mon 09:00–17:00, Tue–Sun 09:00–20:00 (Fri to 22:00)
Price
Acropolis €20 in summer (free for EU under 25); museum €15; combo ticket €30
Kit
Steep marble paths and stairs, very little shade, museum is air-conditioned

Booked for Tue 2 Sept, 18:00–19:30 — tickets A-3561785 and A-3561786 (2x adult), booking ref 1TB9VTQ9KI8XMXH, order 75203844. Walk it from Koukaki in about 12 minutes; late slot avoids the midday heat.

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Plaka and Anafiotika

Pick

Neighbourhood walk

Where
Athens
Kit
Walking
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Gyms

46ers Fitness Club

Pick

Strength / open gym

Where
Dekeleon 1B, Athens
Hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–21:00; Sat 12:00–21:00; Sun closed
Price
Day pass €12
Kit
Free weights and general gym equipment

Good visitor option; verify travel time from Koukaki

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HIIT Athens – Koukaki

Pick

Functional / classes

Where
Dimitrakopoulou 106, Koukaki
Hours
Check official timetable
Price
Contact gym
Kit
Functional and strength-focused sessions

Very close to Koukaki; confirm open-gym access

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Body Shape Gym

Pick

Hammer Strength / free weights

Where
Psaron 38, Athens
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–23:30; Sat 11:00–21:00; Sun closed
Price
Contact gym
Kit
Hammer Strength zone, free weights, machines

Strong equipment choice; confirm day pass

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