3 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Archaeological Museum of Piraeus and Floating Naval Museum Battleship Averof. Get a sense of the local culture at Archaeological Museum of Vravrona and Mycenaean vaulted tomb - Acharnes. Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Vorres Museum (in Paiania), Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio) and Eleftherios Venizelos Permanent Exhibition (in Spata). And it doesn't end there: look and learn at National Observatory of Athens - Penteli, catch a live event at Panathenaic Stadium, and get engrossed in the history at Marathon Battlefield & Burial Mound.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Athens road trip planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In August, daytime highs in Athens are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.