41 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Acropolis Museum and Byzantine & Christian Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Seaarrow. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Glyfada (Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Metropolitan Church, Sea Turtle Rescue Centre, & more), Agios Nikolas Chapel (in Rafina) and Meliroon (in Pikermi). Spend the 11th (Mon) exploring nature at Dasoktima Tatoiou. On the 20th (Wed), spend a cool day on the water with Sea Stars. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Glyfada Beach, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Kape Beach, and delve into the distant past at Temple of Poseidon.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Athens trip website .

If you are flying in from Serbia, the closest major airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.