4 days in Athens Itinerary

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

You'll explore and learn at Acropolis Museum and Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments. Get some cultural insight at Acropolis of Athens and Erechtheion. When in Athens, make a side trip to see Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, approximately Sounio away. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of Hephaestus, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, and wander the streets of Monastiraki.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Athens attractions planner.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in February, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.