32 days in Athens & Civitavecchia Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Domaine Skouras Winery (in Argos), Nafplio (Fortress Palamidi, Nauplion Promenade, &more) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, visit Monastiraki, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and don't miss a visit to Ancient Agora of Athens.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Athens travel route builder site.

If you are flying in from Denmark, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can travel to Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Rome in the central Italian region of Lazio. Terme Taurine has been added to your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Civitavecchia: Borgo di Isola Farnese (in Isola Farnese), Catacomb of Mount Stallone (in Formello) and Galeria Antica (in Cesano). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Romitori di Ischia di Castro, do a tasting at Etruscaia, look for all kinds of wild species at Riserva Naturale Regionale Monterano - Canale Monterano (RM), and contemplate the long history of Palazzo Vitelleschi.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Civitavecchia trip planner.

Fly from Athens to Civitavecchia in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Athens to Civitavecchia. Traveling from Athens in April, things will get slightly colder in Civitavecchia: highs are around 21°C and lows about 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel back home.