5 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Appreciate the collections at Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Acropolis of Athens and Erechtheion. The adventure continues: visit Plaka, explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kessarianí Monastery (Moni Kessarianis), and get engrossed in the history at Byzantine and Christian Museum.

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If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In February, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.