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 Archaeological Site Mycenae. You'll explore and learn at Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Ermou Street, kick back and relax at Glyfada Beach, explore the world behind art at Frissiras Museum, and visit Plaka.

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.