35 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Mount Lycabettus and Glyfada Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Yabanaki Beach (in Vari), Vouliagmeni (Vouliagmeni Beach & Astir Beach) and Attica Zoological Park (in Spata). see Sea Stars. Rev up your beach day on the 4th (Sat) with Ikarian Cruises. And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, kick back and relax at Voula Beach, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and take in the awesome beauty at Hymettus.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Athens tour planning tool.

If you are flying in from Nepal, the closest major aiport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.