3 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum. Get in touch with nature at Mount Lycabettus and Glyfada Beach. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Plaka, see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, and delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Athens day trip tool.

Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.