Athens on a Budget | 1-Day Itinerary with Gluten Free & Vegan Eats Before Our Cruise

We had just over 24 hours in Athens before boarding Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady, and we made the most of it! 🇬🇷 From budget-friendly breakfasts to stunning ancient sites, gluten-free and dairy-free eats, a surprise free concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and late-night vegan gelato, this was one of the most unforgettable days of our travels. As promised, here's the address for the Xarchia Kallidromiou Farmer’s Market- Kallidromiou 52, Athina 106 81 And the GPS My City Walking Tours of the National Gardens can be found here: https://www.gpsmycity.com/tours/walking-around-the-national-garden-1668.html Our laid-back, self-guided Athens itinerary included: Breakfast at a local farmers market (cherry tomatoes + apricots for €1) Visiting the National Archaeological Museum (€12 tickets) A 100% gluten-free bakery with vegan options (bagels, spanakopita, potato pies) A delicious traditional lunch at Veganaki (€43 for a feast) Exploring Athens by bus and walking tour through the National Garden Seeing the Temple of Olympian Zeus and local citrus-lined streets A once-in-a-lifetime free World Music Day concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus next to the Acropolis- SERIOUSLY one of the COOLEST experiences of my life! Ending the night with artisan vegan gelato in gluten-free cones Travel tips in this video: How to use public transportation in Athens with a credit card Where to find the best gluten-free and vegan food in Athens Visiting ancient sites affordably (and which ones are worth paying for) How to get free tickets for concerts at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus Using the Free Now app for reliable taxi rides to the port of Piraeus Whether you’re visiting Athens on a budget, planning a pre-cruise stay, or searching for gluten-free and vegan options in Greece, this video will give you ideas for a short but unforgettable layover in the city. ✈️ Would you spend your one day in Athens this way? We'd love to have you join the discussion with us in the comments below or on our socials! Instagram- www.instagram.com/5HungryTravelers Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086290333103 Menus change. Cross contamination happens. Always advocate for yourself with the staff to make sure your food is safe for your specific needs. All information and sources are based on my opinion and you should do your own research before using any of the products listed on this channel. Do not use the information found in these videos to treat a condition- please consult your doctor. Keywords: Athens layover itinerary, 24 hours in Athens, Athens on a budget, gluten free Athens, vegan food Athens, dairy free travel Greece, Athens travel vlog, Athens National Archaeological Museum, Odeon of Herodes Atticus concert, Athens pre-cruise tips, Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady embarkation, Piraeus port taxi 0:00 intro 0:30 Athens Farmers Market Breakfast and National Archaeological Museum 2:02 Takings the Bus in Athens 3:01 Athens Gluten Free Bakery- Asterisque 3:42 Veganaki Gluten Free and Vegan cafe in Athens 5:19 GPS My City Tour of Athens National Gardens 8:35 The BEST way to visit Ancient Athens Ruins Odeon of Herodes Atticus 15:58 Does Disney know about Snow White in Kookland in Athens? 17:49 Nudie Foodie Vegan and Gluten Free Cafe in Athens 19:38 Taxi Tips Athens to Piraeus Cruise Port