4 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Take a break from Athens with a short trip to Archaeological Site Mycenae in Mycenae, about 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, wander the streets of Plaka, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, and delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Athens trip builder website.

If you are flying in from Austria, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. December in Athens sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.