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. Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, contemplate the long history of Ancient Agora of Athens, take in nature's colorful creations at National Garden, and admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Athens day trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from Austria, the closest major aiport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. In December, daytime highs in Athens are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.