3 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 BR Foods, Greece. and Kerannymi. Step out of Athens with an excursion to Temple of Poseidon in Sounio--about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium, and delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens.

To find where to stay and more tourist information, read our Athens online journey builder.

If you are flying in from Romania, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In November, daytime highs in Athens are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.