10 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Mount Lycabettus and Philopappos Hill. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Plaka and National Archaeological Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio), Erotospilia beach (in Porto Rafti) and Astir Beach (in Vouliagmeni). Make the 30th (Thu) an awe-inspiring day at Dasoktima Tatoiou. Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Temple of Hephaestus, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, explore the world behind art at Museum of Cycladic Art, and see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Athens route planning website.

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 May in Athens, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.