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 National Archaeological Museum. Get outdoors at Glyfada Beach and Areopagus. And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, visit Monastiraki, explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum, and explore the ancient world of Ancient Agora of Athens.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens day trip site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.