4 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Hephaestus. Acropolis Museum and Temple of Poseidon are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, admire all the interesting features of Panathenaic Stadium, delve into the distant past at Theater of Dionysus, and examine the collection at Museum of Greek Popular Musical Instruments.

To see where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Athens online holiday planner .

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. In February, daytime highs in Athens are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.