Athens with the Family

3–10 November 2026 · 9 travellers · Grandma’s 75th birthday on Thu 5 Nov

Hero photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

The trip at a glance

• Dates: arrive Tue 3 Nov, depart Tue 10 Nov (7 nights). Israel and Greece share the same clock in November — no jet lag; flight TLV–ATH ~2 h.
• Winter hours start 1 Nov: most ancient sites close 15:30–17:00. Sunset ~17:15 → sights in the morning, early dinners.
• Group: a 75-year-old (short walks, elevators, seats, warm indoor backups) and kids 3–7 (playgrounds, hands-on crafts, drives ≤2.5 h, rest windows).
• Recommendation: base in Koukaki/Makrygianni (walk to the Acropolis & Museum) + 1 night in Arachova for Delphi and the weavers; birthday dinner on the heated Strofi rooftop facing the Acropolis.

Athens sightsDay tripsWeaving & craftsWhere to stayFamily diningLogisticsSeason & weather8-day plan

All prices are approximate (published rates checked Oct 2026) and must be re-checked when booking. 👵 = suitability for a 75-year-old · 🧒 = for kids 3–7.

Sources: athenstourism.org/acropolis-opening-hours · weather-atlas.com/en/greece/athens-weather-november · strofi.gr/en