41 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Acropolis of Athens and Plaka. Appreciate the collections at Acropolis Museum and Benaki Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Glyfada (Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Metropolitan Church, ARCHELON Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, &more), Scuba & Snorkeling (in Anavyssos) and Meliroon (in Pikermi). Rev up your beach day on the 18th (Mon) with Ikarian Cruises. see Sea Stars. There's still lots to do: pause for some photo ops at Temple of Athena Nike, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, delve into the distant past at Theater of Dionysus, and get engrossed in the history at Byzantine and Christian Museum.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Athens tour itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Serbia, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In June in Athens, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel back home.