5 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae) and Akrokorinthos (in Corinth). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, and see the interesting displays at Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Athens travel planner .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in February, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel back home.