4 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum. You'll explore and learn at National Archaeological Museum and Frissiras Museum. Step out of Athens to go to Mycenae and see Archaeological Site Mycenae, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Ermou Street, visit Plaka, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Glyfada Beach.

For more things to do and more tourist information, read Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel back home.