10 days in Athens & Aegina Itinerary

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

You'll explore and learn at Acropolis Museum and Eleni Marneri Galerie. Acropolis of Athens and Ermou Street are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Donkeysland (in Koropi), Panagia Faneromeni (in Vouliagmeni) and ARCHELON Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece (in Glyfada). Rev up your beach day on the 30th (Sat) with Ikarian Cruises. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll around Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, stop by Amazing Chocolate, choose your vessel at Sail Greece Yachts, and see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium.

For reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Athens trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Aegina.

Aegina is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf, 27km from Athens. Church Saint Nicholas the Thalassinos has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Agios Minas Monastery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Moni Island Beach, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church Saint Nicholas the Thalassinos. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Fri): examine the collection at Historical & Folklore Museum of Aegina, look for gifts at Iliachtina Arts - Crafts, then admire the masterpieces at Musee Christos Capralos, then kick back and relax at Marathonas Beach, and finally steep yourself in history at Temple of Aphaia.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Aegina road trip app.

Traveling by car from Athens to Aegina takes 3.5 hours. April in Aegina sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.